April 10
Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts
The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to… Read more »
March 26
Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Zambia
The World Bank today released the following statement on Zambia: Read more »
March 13
Malawi: Improving Water and Sanitation Facilities in Malawi's Urban Schools for Better Learning Outcomes
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January 22
Mozambique: Shaping the Skills and Jobs of Youth in Mozambique - Technical and Vocational Training
Aurora Miranda is a young woman on a mission: connecting homes in her community to the power grid. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Southern Africa: Two Million People to Be Protected From Water-Related Climate Shocks and Flooding in Eastern and Southern Africa
Nearly two million people will be protected from exposure to water-related climate shocks, including flooding, thanks to protective and resilient infrastructure, improved disaster… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Country Economic Memorandum Calls for Significant Policy Reforms to Achieve Higher Rates of Growth
Malawi's per capita economic growth has been insufficient to reduce high and stubborn rates of poverty, according to the latest World Bank Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). The… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Continued Reforms to Boost Macro-Economic Stability in Zimbabwe
Economic growth is projected to slow to 3.5 percent in 2024, a decrease from 4.5 percent in 2023, as agricultural output is expected to suffer from depressed global growth and the… Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: Raising South Africa's Economic Prospects By Curbing Crime
The impact of crime on South Africa's economic prospects is high and broad-based, according to a World Bank report released today. The report aims to contribute to a better… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: World Bank Approves a $60 Million Grant to Avert Acute Shortages of Critical and Lifesaving Commodities
Commercial Banks in Malawi will now have access to an imports backstopping facility through a $60 million grant from the International Development Association* (IDA) approved by… Read more »
October 25, 2023
South Africa: World Bank's U.S.$1 Billion Loan to Help Tackle Power Crisis
The World Bank Board supports the Government of South Africa's efforts to promote long-term energy security and a low carbon transition with a $1 billion Development Policy Loan… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Pilot Project Shows How Grants, Cash, and Menstrual Pads Can Keep Adolescent Girls in School
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December 20, 2022
Zambia: World Bank Releases $100 Million for Zambia Amid Substantial Delays in Debt Restructuring
The World Bank announced today that it is releasing the second tranche of its support for the Zambia Macroeconomic Stability, Growth and Competitiveness Program - a $100 million… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Africa: Angola's Economic Diversification and Development Potential Are Inextricably Linked to Climate Resilience #AfricaClimateCrisis
the impacts of climate change increasingly threaten people's lives and livelihoods across the country, it will be critical for Angola to use the revenues from its remaining oil… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Botswana: World Bank Appoints Liang Wang As New Country Representative for Botswana
The World Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Liang Wang as the new Country Representative for Botswana, effective November 15, 2022. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Malawi: Escaping Poverty Requires Improved Agricultural Productivity, Climate Resilience, and Structural Transformation
The new World Bank Poverty Assessment Report finds that just over half the Malawian population (50.7%) are poor, almost no different from a decade ago. High population growth, low… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: World Bank Approves $497 Million in Financing to Lower South Africa's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Support a Just Transition
The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors approved South Africa's request for a $497 million project to decommission and repurpose the Komati coal-fired power plant using… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Malawi: Climate-Informed Economic Development Key to Malawi's Future Growth and Resilience #AfricaClimateCrisis
Climate change will make it harder for Malawi to achieve its ambitious development goals - unless it accelerates policies and programs, as intended in its national Vision 2063, and… Read more »