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South Africa’s $3.5bn Eurobond surge boosts global investor confidence

Sunrise in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo by Kyle-Philip Coulson @ Unsplash
Sunrise in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo by Kyle-Philip Coulson @ Unsplash
  • South Africa’s Eurobond draws $13.1bn in global demand
  • Lower yields boost fiscal space and investor confidence

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa has won strong global investor backing with a $3.5 billion Eurobond issuance that drew $13.1 billion in orders.

The offering, oversubscribed 3.7 times, secured sharply lower borrowing costs than in 2024. It comprised 12-year and 30-year tranches priced at 6.25% and 7.375%, respectively – well below last year’s levels of 7.1% and 7.95%.

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