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Nedbank, Transnet agree on R1.1bn loan

Johannesburg - Nedbank Group [JSE:NED] and Transnet signed a R1.1bn loan agreement on Wednesday for diesel locomotives.

Transnet had reached the agreement with the bank with the help of a guarantee from US government-owned export credit agency Ex-Im, said Transnet group CEO Brian Molefe.

"This is further evidence of the successful implementation of our funding strategy, as the transaction lowers our cost of debt and diversifies our funding sources," Molefe said in Johannesburg, ahead of the signing.

He said Transnet's projects remain bankable and attractive to local and international investors.

The funding was for 53 of 143 diesel locomotives built by Transnet with General Electric at Transnet's manufacturing facilities in Koedoespoort, east of Pretoria.

Molefe said Transnet delivered all 143 locomotives three months ahead of schedule.

The funding for a first batch of 43 locomotives was concluded previously, as was that for a second batch of 47. The agreement on Wednesday was for the remaining 53 locomotives.

In April last year Transnet launched its market demand strategy, a R307bn capital investment programme for the next seven years.

Molefe said the first year had been successful, with investment of more than R27bn in South Africa's transport infrastructure.

"Last year we raised R14.6bn and during the current year we are targeting to raise R15.6bn from a range of sources," he said.

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