April 22, 2020
South Africa: African Development Bank, SA Taxi Sign $100 Million Loan Agreement to Boost Industrialization, Enhance Transport Sector
The African Development Bank and SA Taxi Development Finance Proprietary Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SA Taxi Holdings Proprietary Limited ("SA Taxi"), have signed a $100… Read more »
March 01, 2020
South Africa: Keynote Speech by Dr Adesina, President of the AfDB Group, on the occasion of the 8th African Leadership Persons of the Year Award Investiture
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December 02, 2019
Africa: Government of Flanders Grants 1 Million Euros to the Africa Climate Change Fund to Support 5 Projects in Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa
The Government of Flanders this year has committed 1 million euros to the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) to support five projects in three African countries - Malawi, Mozambique… Read more »
November 29, 2019
South Africa: Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Allies, Join Hands With African Development Bank to Spur Cross-Border Investments in Africa
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), working with seven African exchanges, the African Development Bank and the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) hosted the African… Read more »
November 11, 2019
Africa: Free-to-air Broadcast live television feeds from the 2019 Africa Investment Forum, South Africa 11-13 Nov, 2019
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September 09, 2019
South Africa: Pretoria, South Africa - Bank Raises Awareness of Rules On Integrity and Anti-Corruption in Two-Day Session
The Bank's consultants and contractors at an integrity and anti-corruption workshop at the Bank's office in Pretoria 13.08.2019 Read more »
August 29, 2019
Africa: Ticad 7 - Japan, South Africa and the African Development Bank Unveil Priorities to Accelerate Africa's Technology Transformation Journey
"Let's be visionary. Let's be bold. Let's support concrete initiatives to boost science, technology, and innovation in Africa,"- Akinwumi Adesina Read more »
July 11, 2019
South Africa: Standard Chartered Hosts Regional Correspondent Banking Academy in Collaboration With the African Development Bank
"The African Development Bank has a goal to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Africa and will continue to work with strong and committed partners such as… Read more »
June 27, 2019
South Africa: Agripreneurs Forum Welcomes Young Entrepreneurs and Investors
The third African Youth Agripreneurs Forum and AgriPitch competition, a platform connecting sector start-ups with potential partners and financiers, has opened in Cape Town under… Read more »
South Africa: Agripreneurs Forum Welcomes Young Entrepreneurs and Investors
The third African Youth Agripreneurs Forum and AgriPitch competition, a platform connecting sector start-ups with potential partners and financiers, has opened in Cape Town under… Read more »
June 06, 2019
Africa: South Africa - Women Walking the Road Less Taken, and Shining
Pumza Mbulekwua and Phie Nxumalo are working in male-dominated fields - construction and engineering. The pair both had their Bachelor's degrees funded by Eskom, as part of its… Read more »
June 05, 2019
Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Group Supports Skills Development in Eskom's Medupi Power Plant
William Morifi, the director of Excellent Perceptions, a fire equipment sales and maintenance company in Lephalale (Limpopo, South Africa) on 09.04.2019 ©AfDB/Olive Thiong'o Read more »
March 01, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Board Approves Third Monitoring Report On Management Action Plan for Eskom's Medupi Power Project
The African Development Bank has approved the recommendations of the third Monitoring Report of the Independent Review Mechanism on the Implementation of the Updated Management… Read more »
February 14, 2019
South Africa: South Africa Hosts First-Ever Africa Continental Play-Based Learning Conference
Ensuring that the children of Africa are adequately prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, as defined by its fast-paced social, economic and… Read more »
November 30, 2018
South Africa: African Development Bank Approves a Zar 3 Billion Loan to Bolster Renewable Energy in South Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a senior loan of ZAR 3 billion to the 100 MW Redstone Concentrated Solar Power Project, which is expected to… Read more »
November 09, 2018
Africa: South Africa's IDC and African Development Bank Sign Loan Agreement to Ramp Up Industrial and Infrastructure Development in Africa
The African Development Bank and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, have signed a US$100 million and ZAR 1.3 billion loan agreement to finance industrial and… Read more »
November 08, 2018
Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa to Officially Open the Africa Investment Forum At the Sandton Convention Centre
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Thursday, 08 November 2018, officially open the inaugural session of the African Development Bank's Africa Investment Forum. Read more »
November 07, 2018
Africa: Free-to-Air Broadcast Live Television Feeds From the 2018 Africa Investment Forum in South Africa Nov 7-9, 2018
Organiser: The African Development Bank in collaboration with Gauteng Province and the South African Government Read more »
October 22, 2018
South Africa: South Africa's Mass Transit Sector Secures U.S.$ 10 Million and Zar 1.4 Billion African Development Bank Loans
The African Development Bank has approved over US$100 million in loans to SA Taxi Development Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SA Taxi Finance Holdings Proprietary… Read more »
September 27, 2018
Africa: Eskom to Expand Transmission Network With $218 Million Loan From African Development Bank
The African Development Bank has approved a ZAR 2.886 billion (US$217.9 million) loan to South Africa's power utility Eskom Holdings Ltd, towards the upgrade and expansion of its… Read more »
September 20, 2018
South Africa: The African Development Bank and the South African Embassy in Cote d'Ivoire Honor Nelson Mandela
The African Development Institute (ECAD), a knowledge promotion and capacity development department of the African Development Bank, and the Embassy of South Africa in Cote… Read more »
August 07, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and South African Embassy to Host a Joint Lecture to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Centenary in Cote d'Ivoire
As part of Nelson Mandela's centenary celebration, the African Development Bank, through its Institute of African development (ECAD) will organize a public lecture on the theme… Read more »
August 01, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and South African Embassy to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Anniversary in Cote d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank and the South African embassy in Cote d'Ivoire have finalized preparations for a joint lecture to honour Nelson Mandela's hundredth birthday. Read more »
July 20, 2018
Africa: Trade Finance - African Development Bank Approves U.S.$ 250-Million Risk Participation Agreement With Absa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, approved an unfunded US$ 250-million Risk Participation Agreement with ABSA Bank Limited. Read more »
July 26, 2018
Africa: South Africa Sees Africa Investment Forum As Vehicle for Economic Growth
The Africa Investment Forum (AIF), African Development Bank's new platform to enhance private-sector cooperation and drive investment to key development sectors on the continent,… Read more »