April 22
South Africa: African Business Founders to Take Center Stage At AHC Soirée in Johannesburg
African Hidden Champions (AHC) will host an exclusive Soirée on April 24, 2024, in Johannesburg to convene and celebrate entrepreneurial spirit with top African founders… Read more »
April 09
Zambia: 2024-2029 Development Priorities for Zambia - Infrastructure and Agricultural Value Chain
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Zambia for 2024-2029, which sets out two priority intervention areas:… Read more »
March 28
South Africa: Powering Economic Growth - African Development Bank President Calls for Political Will to Kick-Start Inga 3 Project and End South Africa's Energy Crisis
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has called for a major political commitment to kick-start construction work on Democratic Republic of Congo's giant… Read more »
March 21
Mozambique: African Development Bank and Mozambique Strengthen Partnerships to Boost Regional Infrastructure Development and Trade
The African Development Bank and Mozambique reinforced their partnership during a visit by Mr. Solomon Quaynor, the Bank's Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and… Read more »
March 15
Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Signs $15 Million Transaction Guarantee Facility With NMB Bank Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank and NMB Bank Limited Zimbabwe (NMB) have signed a $15 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to unlock trade finance opportunities for… Read more »
February 27
East Africa: African Development Bank Approves $150 Million Regional Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement Facility for Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development Bank (Tdb)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $150 million Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement facility between the African… Read more »
February 21
Southern Africa: SADC Business Council to Host Major Investment Forum Focused On Angola and Regional Growth
The SADC Business Council will host the Southern African Industrialisation Forum from 26-27 February 2024 at Sandton Hotel, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »
February 02
Angola: Angola - Growth of Non-Petroleum Exports and 36,000 New Businesses Thanks to African Development Bank Support
Institutional Capacity Building Project for Private Sector Development, which was implemented in Angola between 2014 and 2023, delivered better-than-expected outcomes as shown in… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique - African Development Bank Lends $40 Million to the Mozambique Rail and Port Authority to Buy Rolling Stock for the Ressano Garcia Railway Line
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December 19, 2023
Central Africa: Zimbabwe - African Development Bank Approves $25 Million Trade Finance Line of Credit for Central Africa Building Society
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $25 million trade finance line of credit facility to the Central Africa Building Society of Zimbabwe, to… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Malawi: Malawi - African Development Bank Approves Usd 7 Million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for NBS Bank to Support SMEs and Local Corporates
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Monday, 4 December 2023 approved a USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility for NBS bank in Malawi… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Angola: Angola - African Development Bank Approves $105-Million Loan to Improve the Productivity of Smallholdings and Reduce Food Imports
The African Development Bank is providing significant financial support to Angola to strengthen agricultural policy and the business environment to improve food production and… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: King Letsie III of Lesotho Launches Position Paper On Integrating Nutrition Into Climate Financing
Dr Garba Laouali, African Development Bank's Manager of Agricultural Production, Sustainability, and Research Division (L), H.E Ahmed Madobe Nunow, Minister of Agriculture of the… Read more »
December 09, 2023
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Approves $1 Billion Guarantee From the United Kingdom to Support SA's Just Energy Transition
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $1 billion guarantee program in collaboration with the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Approves Usd 15 Million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for NMB Bank to Support SMEs and Local Corporates in Zimbabwe
Support from the African Development Bank will enable NMB Bank to support SMEs and local businesses, including those owned by women. Read more »
Africa: COP28 - Mozambique's $80 Billion Energy Transition Will Leverage Its Vast Renewable Resources, Says President
"African countries, and in this case Mozambique, should use an energy mix of hydroelectric power and natural gas"--Adesina Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: Mozambique - African Development Bank Grants $33 Million to Improve the Electrical Grid Near Borders With Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank will contribute through the implementation of this project to improve access to electricity for people in Central and Northern Mozambique. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Africa: Malawi - African Development Bank Prioritizes Energy, Transport, Water and Agriculture in Its Country Strategy for 2023-2028
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2023-2028 for Malawi on 16 November 2023. The strategy focuses on two… Read more »
November 24, 2023
Malawi: Simple Toilets Transform Lives and the Environment in Northern Malawi
In the picturesque rural setting of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi, a simple development has changed the lives of villagers in remarkable ways. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Zambia: African Development Bank Supports Small Livestock Farmers in Zambia to Adapt to Climate Change
Smallholder livestock farmers in Zambia are now better equipped to adapt to climate change. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambique - African Development Bank Provides $27 Million Grant for Improved Sanitation Services in Chimoio
The African Development Bank is supporting the development and construction of major sanitation infrastructure in Chimoio, to give its inhabitants access to improved sanitation… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: SADC Member States Partner With the African Development Bank and UNHCR to Address Forced Displacement, Fragility, and Climate Resilience in Southern Africa
To address Southern Africa's pressing issues of fragility, forced displacement and climate resilience, the African Development Bank, jointly with the Southern African Development… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Botswana: Accelerating Reforms and Leveraging Investment Opportunities for Energy Sector Transformation in Botswana
What: The 7th Africa Energy Market Place Read more »
October 31, 2023
Namibia: Namibia - African Development Bank Approves $196 Million Loan to Modernize Railway Infrastructure
The African Development Bank supports Namibia to modernize its railway infrastructure. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Approves $300 Million for Energy Governance and Climate Resilience
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $300 million loan to South Africa to implement its Energy Governance and Climate Resilience Programme. Read more »