• Align monetary, fiscal and trade policy, along with • Prioritise investment in expanding the transmissio n grid so
transformation of the financial sector, to meet basic needs that more energy, including from renewable sources, can be
and support job creation and industrialisation. supplied.
• Install solar water geysers in working class and poor
Invest in infrastructure Investing in
households to support job creation and local manufacturing.
infrastructure, especially energy infrastructure,
• Develop gas, nuclear and hydro power projects for increased
roads and railways, is critical for inclusive
energy generation.
economic growth. Investment in energy, in
• Support infrastructure roll-out through frontloading,
particular, is necessary to end load shedding
insourcing, building state capacity and public-private
and ensure a secure supply of electricity. partnerships.
• Restore domestic refinery capacity to ensure security of
THE ANC WILL:
supply and establish a National Oil Company for petroleum
refinery and petrochemical industrialisation.
• Improve economic and social infrastructure such as roads,
bridges, dams and fibre networks to support SMMEs and
• Mobilise investments in freight rail infrastructure to enhance
industrialisation.
logistics and shift goods from road to rail.
• Build capacity, including technical, planning and project
• Modernise commuter rail for efficient and green public
management capacity, to maintain all public infrastructure,
transport.
and prioritise it in budgeting.
• Restructure ports with modern technology to increase
• Provide resources to maintain ageing infrastructure to
efficiency.
prevent fire and other disasters.
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