March 14, 2017
Lesotho: AfDB and Gef Support Climate Change Adaptation for Sustainable Water Supply in Malawi and Lesotho
On February 13, 2017, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council approved a total of US $ 4 million and US $ 2.6 million, respectively, for Lesotho and Malawi as part of… Read more »
March 09, 2017
Mozambique: The African Water Facility Supports Mozambique's Resilience to Climate Change and Reducing Vulnerability to Floods in Inhambane and Chimoio
The Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the African Water Facility (AWF) has entered into a grant agreement for a feasibility study on Urban Sanitation, Drainage and Solid… Read more »
March 07, 2017
Africa: NEPAD-IPPF Approves $3.88 Million in Grants to DRC, Mozambique and Zambia for Power Interconnector Projects
The NEPAD-IPPF (Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility) has approved US $3.88 million in grants to the Governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique and… Read more »
March 02, 2017
Africa: African Development Bank Supports Zimbabwe's State Enterprise Reforms With USD $4.061 Million
On February 28, 2017, Bank Group Director General (DG), Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, Tonia Kandiero, and Zimbabwe's Finance and Economic… Read more »
February 23, 2017
Zimbabwe: AfDB Launches Three Projects Worth U.S..$26 Million in Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank and the Government of Zimbabwe officially launched three projects worth US $26 million that were recently approved by the Bank's Board of Directors.… Read more »
February 14, 2017
Southern Africa: The AWF and Nepad-IPPF Foster Climate Resilient Water Resources Development in Southern Africa
The African Water Facility (AWF) and NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) signed on January 31, 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa, a letter of agreement with… Read more »
February 01, 2017
Ghana: AfDB Approves U.S.$69.6 Million Risk Participation in Infrastructure Sector Investments in Ghana, Malawi and Mozambique
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has approved two transport sector investment risk… Read more »
January 20, 2017
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $20 Million for Meridian's Soft Commodity Value Chain Operations in Southern Africa
The African Development Bank has approved a US $20 million facility to finance Meridian's operations in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Read more »
Africa: UN World Data Forum Wraps Up With Launch of Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data
United Arab Emirates selected to host next Forum Read more »
December 15, 2016
Africa: The African Legal Support Facility Hosts Workshop On Mining Contract Negotiations for Malawi Government Officials
A five-day training workshop on the negotiation of mining contracts commenced on December 13 in Lilongwe, Malawi. Convened by the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), in… Read more »
December 14, 2016
Malawi: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 12.24 Million in Grants and Loans for Jobs for Youth Project for Malawi
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved an African Development Fund (ADF) loan of UA 7.52 million (approximately US $10.5 million) and an ADF… Read more »
December 13, 2016
Africa: AfDB Commits USD $74.9m to Reinforce Road Connection Between Mozambique and Tanzania
On Friday 9th December of 2016, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved USD 71.8M grant and USD 3.1M loan to the Government of Mozambique for… Read more »
Tanzania: AfDB Commits U.S. $74.9m to Reinforce Road Connexion Between Mozambique and Tanzania
On Friday 9th December of 2016, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved USD 71.8M grant and USD 3.1M loan to the Government of Mozambique for… Read more »
November 29, 2016
Africa: The African Water Facility Promotes Sustainable Growth Through Climate Resilient Water Resources Development in Southern Africa
The African Water Facility (AWF) approved a grant of about €2 million to support a multinational transboundary project to prepare a Climate Resilient Water Resources… Read more »
Africa: Southern African CSOs Commend AfDB for Engaging With Them On Delivery of Bank's High 5 Priorities
During a consultation meeting that opened on November 28 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Southern African civil society organizations (CSOs) commended the African Development Bank… Read more »
November 24, 2016
Southern Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Josephine Waithira Ngure As Country Manager, Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Josephine Waithira Ngure as the Country Manager for the Southern Africa Regional Development and Business… Read more »
Southern Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Tonia Kandiero As Director General
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tonia Kandiero as Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery… Read more »
November 18, 2016
Africa: AfDB to Open Dialogue With Southern Africa CSOs On Its Operational Priorities
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will organize from 28 to 30 November 2016 a regional consultations meeting with Southern African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Us $135 Million for Zambia's Small Towns Water and Sanitation Program
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Friday, November 18, 2016 approved a US $135-million loan to finance a water and sanitation program targeting… Read more »
November 16, 2016
Malawi: AfDB Approves U.S.$17-Million Food Assistance for Malawi
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Board of Directors has approved a US $17 million (about MK 12.2 billion) Food Crisis Response Budget Support Programme grant for Malawi.… Read more »
November 11, 2016
Africa: AfDB Rolls Out Its Feed Africa Strategy in Southern Africa
The Department for Agriculture and Agro-industry (OSAN) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), on November 8, 2016 in Lusaka, Zambia, organized the Southern Africa Region… Read more »
November 07, 2016
Southern Africa: AfDB to Launch "Feed Africa" Strategy in Southern Africa With Regional Workshop in Zambia
The African Development Bank Group will launch "Feed Africa: A Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa 2016-2025" in Southern Africa by hosting an implementation and… Read more »
October 27, 2016
Africa: Validation of the Zimbabwe Sustainable Energy for All (Se4all) Action Agenda
More than 120 stakeholders from Government, private sector, civil society, academia and development partners gathered in Harare on October 20, 2016 for the validation workshop of… Read more »
October 25, 2016
Zambia: AfDB Delegation Hold Talks With Officials From Zambia and DR Congo to Identify and Address Cross-Border Trade Challenges
The African Development Bank's Zambia Field Office in conjunction with the Regional Integration and Trade Department concluded a working visit, on September 22, to Lubumbashi in… Read more »
October 24, 2016
Mozambique: Governor of Zambezia Province in Mozambique Launches Small Water Scheme Financed By the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank's drive towards implementing its fifth High 5 priority - "Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa" - was boosted on October 13, 2016, when… Read more »
