World Bank Group & South Africa
16 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 20, 2026
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World Bank Group: The World Bank Group cut its 2026 growth forecast for South Africa to 1.0% from 1.4%, reflecting weak economic conditions.
South Africa: South Africa is the country experiencing the anti-immigrant mobilisation, which reflects deep economic frustrations and could harm its long-term growth by damaging regional relationships.
Feb 25, 2026 · 308 articles
International
World Bank Group: The World Bank Group contributed $160 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to aid in the Ebola response, playing a crucial role in funding the containment efforts.
South Africa: South Africa, through its epidemiologists, is observing the Ebola outbreak and providing expert commentary on its rapid spread and challenges.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
International
World Bank Group: India called for reforms of the World Bank Group during the conference.
South Africa: South Africa's representative highlighted BRICS cooperation for African value chains.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
World Bank Group: The World Bank Group has been urged by France's finance minister to do more to help countries most vulnerable to the fallout from the Middle East conflict.
South Africa: South Africa is among the African countries that could benefit from increased refined fuel supply from Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, mitigating the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Accidents
World Bank Group: The World Bank is listed as a partner in the urgent coordination meeting convened by Africa CDC, indicating potential involvement in the response to the Ebola outbreak.
South Africa: South Africa has pledged $2.5 million to support the Ebola response, contributing to international efforts to contain the outbreak.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
Domestic
World Bank Group: Provides data on poverty and economic conditions; its assessments inform international views on Zambia's development.
South Africa: Hosted the late Edgar Lungu and is involved in regional affairs; its court ruled on Lungu's burial, but no direct impact on the election.
Aug 10, 2026 · 248 articles
Domestic
World Bank Group: The World Bank Group's Adequate Housing Index was used to estimate the housing deficit.
South Africa: South Africa's mortgage-to-GDP ratio of 30% was cited as a benchmark for Nigeria's low ratio.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
World Bank Group: The World Bank Group provided statistics on poverty in Angola, noting that over 30% of the population lives on less than $2.15 a day, despite the country's rich natural resources.
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as having backed one side in Angola's civil war during the Cold War.
Apr 18, 2026 · 73 articles
International
World Bank Group: The World Bank Group is a multilateral creditor to African countries, and its preferred creditor status is being challenged in the context of the war's economic impact.
Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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