Transnet, a critical logistics utility in South Africa, has secured an R18.85 billion loan from the African Development Bank to support its recovery and growth plans. This loan forms part of a larger initiative, including a R47bn guarantee facility announced in the 2024 Budget Speech, to aid Transnet in meeting its debt obligations and implementing its recovery plan. The loan will facilitate the first phase of Transnet's R152.8bn five-year capital investment plan to enhance its infrastructure and operational capacity. The focus is on improving efficiency in the transport value chain, particularly in rail and port operations, crucial for the country's mining and heavy industries. The loan also includes grant funding for energy-efficient projects and railway reforms to address structural and regulatory inefficiencies. Additionally, Transnet has expressed interest in hydrogen initiatives, evident from the Request for Information it issued for the development of terminal facilities for hydrogen projects at its commercial seaports. This aligns with the company's efforts towards energy efficiency and its net-zero plan. With the loan and accompanying grants, Transnet aims to accelerate its recovery, improve operational performance, and explore sustainable energy solutions while stimulating economic growth in South Africa and the Southern African region.