April 13, 2016
South Africa: AfDB President Strengthens Alliances in South Africa
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, visited Pretoria, South Africa, April 7-8, 2016, where he strengthened alliances with stakeholders in… Read more »
April 06, 2016
Zambia: AfDB and Zambia Sign U.S.$123 Million in Financing Agreements
The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Zambia, on March 29, 2016 in Harare, signed three loan agreements totalling about US $123 million. The funding is for the… Read more »
April 05, 2016
Africa: AfDB President Pledged to Increase Financial Support to Mozambique
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, on Monday, April 5, 2016 had a one-day visit in Maputo, Mozambique, where he reaffirmed the commitment… Read more »
April 04, 2016
Africa: AfDB Group President to Visit Malawi
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, will visit Mozambique and Malawi on April 4-5, 2016. While in Malawi, he will hold high-level discussions… Read more »
Mozambique: AfDB President On Working Visit to Mozambique
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, will be in Mozambique on a working visit from April 4-5 2016, leading a high-level Bank delegation.… Read more »
March 29, 2016
Malawi: Launching the Malawi Community of Practice and Holding the High Level Workshop
From March 21-24, 2016, the Malawi Government launched the national Community of Practice as part of the African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results… Read more »
March 25, 2016
Zimbabwe: Lack of Water Is a Stumbling Block to Gender Equality in Zimbabwe
A 10 mega litre tank constructed under the first phase of the ZimFund project in Mutare. The tank has a capacity to supply water to 100 000 people. Read more »
March 14, 2016
Africa: AfDB Executive Directors Conclude Visit to Malawi
A team of nine African Development Bank Executive Directors visited Malawi from March 6 to 11, 2016 on a high-level consultation and dialogue mission. During their visit, the… Read more »
March 04, 2016
Zimbabwe: Pilot City Project to Guide Achievement of Universal Water Supply and Sanitation Access in Zimbabwe
The implementation of an Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) Masterplan will help Marondera city of Zimbabwe reach universal access to drinking water and sanitation by 2025.… Read more »
February 25, 2016
Zambia: AfDB Pledges to Support Zambia to Address Economic Challenges
President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has reiterated the institution's support to Zambia, especially the energy sector. He mentioned that reforms in the… Read more »
February 08, 2016
Zambia: Zambia Prepares to Host AfDB's 2016 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Zambia have signed an aide-memoire on modalities for the organization of the Bank's 2016 Annual Meetings scheduled to take… Read more »
February 04, 2016
Africa: Interview With Thabang Moleko, Mandela Washington Fellow
Please introduce yourself and tell us more about the Mandela Washington Fellowship program. Read more »
February 02, 2016
Africa: African Development Bank to Help Attract Investment for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth At the 2016 Mining Indaba in Cape Town
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December 21, 2015
Africa: AfDB Invests in Transformative Regional Railway and Port Infrastructure in Mozambique and Malawi
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), through its private sector window, has approved a Senior Loan equivalent to USD 300 million to support the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Eskom to Construct and Maintain Transmission Lines and Power Stations in South Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), through its private sector window, approved a senior corporate loan equivalent to USD 375 million in ZAR-equivalent… Read more »
December 18, 2015
Africa: The Bank Group and Mozambique Ink Usd21 Million Grant to Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
The Bank Group and the Government of Mozambique, on December 18, 2015 in Abidjan, inked a protocol grant worth USD 21 million, to finance Phase II of the country's Economic… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Fund Board Injects Usd 21 Million to Finance Mozambique's Economic Governance and Inclusive Growth Program Phase II
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) on 15th December 2015 approved a grant worth USD 21 million to finance Mozambique's Economic Governance and Inclusive… Read more »
December 16, 2015
Africa: Operationalizing Green Growth in Mozambique - AfDB Report Highlights Recommendations for Action
The African Development Bank has launched the report, "Transition towards Green Growth in Mozambique: Policy review and recommendations for action," which summarizes the… Read more »
December 08, 2015
South Africa: AfDB's Annual Workshop On Local Currency Bond Markets Concludes in Johannesburg
The African Development Bank's African Financial Markets Initiative held a two-day workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently, where participants from 32 African countries -… Read more »
November 06, 2015
Zambia: AfDB Supports Agriculture in Zambia - Financial and Economic Governance in Niger and Mali
At their regular meetings on Wednesday, 4 November 2015, the Boards of Directors of the African development Bank (AfDB) approved three loans totaling US$ 94 million to finance a… Read more »
October 27, 2015
Africa: African Development Bank Provides Us $5 Million to Malawi for an Integrated Urban Water and Sanitation Project in Mzimba
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessionary arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, on Friday, October 23, 2015 approved an African… Read more »
October 23, 2015
Africa: Strengthening Resilience to Climate Change in Rural Malawi
Changes in Malawi's climatic patterns have led to severe drought and flooding which has resulted in loss of life and economic hardship. For a country heavily dependent upon its… Read more »
Africa: Accf Grants Usd 1.35 Million to Enhance Climate Finance Readiness in Cape Verde, Kenya and Swaziland
The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) announced Friday, the approval of three projects totaling USD 1.35 million to enhance the readiness of Cape Verde, Kenya and Swaziland to… Read more »
October 24, 2015
Africa: AfDB Approves Us $90 Million Loan to Promote Science and Technology in Angola
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on October 21, 2015, a loan of US $90 million for the Republic of Angola to finance a Science and Technology… Read more »
October 20, 2015
Zambia: Zambia - $30 Million for Skills, Jobs and Entrepreneurship for Women and Youth in the Agriculture Sector
The African Development Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved on Wednesday, October 14 a loan of US $30 million to the Government of Zambia for the Skills Development and… Read more »
