July 18, 2018
Africa: Remembering Nelson Mandela At 100
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, fondly known as Madiba which in Xhosa means "Father of the Nation", would have been 100 years old today. The African Development Bank recalls the life,… Read more »
July 11, 2018
Africa: Zambia to Diversify Energy Generation With African Development Bank Support
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved US$50 million framework financing for small-scale renewable energy projects in Zambia, which will help diversify… Read more »
June 28, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Partners Host Fashionomics Africa Master Class in South Africa
The third Fashionomics Africa Masterclass for textile, apparel and accessories entrepreneurs, tomorrow's designers and startups was led by the African Development Bank Department… Read more »
June 27, 2018
Mozambique: African Development Bank Approves Mozambique's Country Strategy Paper 2018-2022
Mozambique's agriculture sector plays a paramount role in its economy, in particular from a rural growth perspective, given its large yet untapped potential for agro-business and… Read more »
June 05, 2018
Mozambique: Bank Helping to Deliver Electricity More Effectively in Mozambique
The Mozambican Government seeks to provide universal access to electricity for economic development. To that end, the Electricity IV project was co-financed by the African… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Zimbabwe: ZimFund Brings Joy to Ruwa Residents
"Sewer bursts had become a common feature, sometimes the sewage would find its way into the house, it was horrible," says 54-year-old Ellen Chingodza, a Ruwa resident for the past… Read more »
May 08, 2018
Africa: Speech By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Group, At the Media Launch of the Africa Investment Forum, Johannesburg, May 8, 2018
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May 07, 2018
Africa: South Africa Says Country Ready to Host 2018 Africa Investment Forum
African Development Bank President meets with David Makhura, Premier of Gauteng Province in South Africa. Gauteng Province will host the Bank's inaugural forum from November 7-9,… Read more »
April 30, 2018
Africa: Cairo to Cape Town Road Boosts Cross-Border Economies, Links Tanzania to Rest of Africa
Rehema Tukai grew up in Kondoa and works in Dodoma, Tanzania's capital city. Until now, visiting her family in Kondoa involved a five-hour journey along a bumpy and dusty road.… Read more »
April 03, 2018
Africa: Angola's Country Manager Meets Government Officials - Strengthened Partnership in the Transport Sector, Regional Integration and Bank Portfolio
Courtesy meeting of the Bank's Country Manager (Dr. Joseph Martial Ribeiro) to the Minister of Transport of Angola (Dr. Augusto da Silva Tomás) Read more »
March 12, 2018
Southern Africa: African Development Bank Group's Premier Regional Economic Outlook for South Africa Region for Launch
Following the successful launch of the 2018 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook, the African Development Bank will on Monday, March 12, 2018 launch the regional… Read more »
March 07, 2018
Zambia: The African Development Bank Obtains U.S.$ 52.5 Million Green Climate Fund for Zambia Renewable Energy
At its 19th Board Meeting in Songdo, South Korea, the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the first funding proposal of the African Development Bank for Zambia's… Read more »
March 06, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$100-Million Trade Finance Facility in Angola
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US $100-million Trade Finance Line of Credit to Angola's Investment Bank (Banco Angolano de Investimentos,… Read more »
February 23, 2018
Mozambique: African Development Bank and Mozambique Sign U.S.$ 29 Million Grant Agreements to Finance Agriculture and Skills Acquisition Projects
On Wednesday, 21 February 2018, the African Development Bank and the Government of Mozambique signed grant agreements for two operations totaling US$ 29 million. Read more »
February 13, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Enables Public Private Dialogue in Lesotho
The African Development Bank and the Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) signed a Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) grant agreement of US $915,000 to… Read more »
January 18, 2018
Angola: Angola and the African Development Bank Sign U.S.$ 101 Million to Support Agricultural Value Chains Development in Cabinda Province
The African Development Bank is fully engaged in ensuring efficient and sustainable agricultural production projects in its regional member countries. This can drive economic… Read more »
January 12, 2018
Africa: These Young Africans Dream of Becoming the Next Mandela, Nasser, Adesina, Wangari Maathai or Houphouët-Boigny
Invited to the headquarters of the African Development Bank to try their hand at leadership in a game setting, several dozen young people took part in the new board game Made in… Read more »
December 20, 2017
Mozambique: African Development Bank and Government of Mozambique Light Up 80,000 Households and Businesses
"The expansion of the Dondo substation will not just light up households and family units. It will also power the industrial growth of the Sofala and Manica provinces, creating… Read more »
Mozambique: New Mozambican Rail, Port Project to Open New Markets for Farm Produce, Boost Regional Integration
The African Development Bank is taking the lead in facilitating the takeoff of one of Africa's largest infrastructure project - the US $ 5 billion Nacala corridor rail and port… Read more »
December 13, 2017
Africa: Improving Transportation in Namibia - African Development Bank Approves Zar 2,000 Million for Rail and Road Works
To help speed up travel and transportation in Namibia, the Board of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of ZAR 2,000 million (US$ 153 million) to the Government of… Read more »
December 05, 2017
Namibia: AfDB Supports Namibia's Agriculture Sector
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is supporting Namibia's Agriculture Sector with the approval of One Billion South African Rands (*ZAR 1 billion) loan to finance the… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Secures Zar 1 Billion African Development Bank Loan for Education Sector
Namibia's efforts to develop efficient basic, technical and vocational education (TVET) to cater to its development needs has received a boost from the African Development Bank… Read more »
December 10, 2017
Africa: Namibia Hosts 2017 Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (Pida Week)
The 2017 Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa Week (PIDA Week) will take place from 10 to 14 December in Swakopmund, Namibia on the theme, "Regional infrastructure… Read more »
November 10, 2017
Zambia: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 25 Million to Zambia National Building Society
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$ 25 million in Kwacha equivalent to Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS). Read more »
November 09, 2017
South Africa: Sefa to Support the Development of a Biomass-to-Power Plant in South Africa
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved US$990,000 to eThala Management Services, to support the development of a 10-MW Biomass-to-Power plant to be located in… Read more »
