July 02
Eswatini: Meeting Emaswati Learners Where They Are - Teaching At the Right Level Opens Doors to Future Skills in the Kingdom of Eswatini
Eswatini's Teaching at the Right Level pilot reached nearly 1,900 learners in 30 primary schools, helping children strengthen literacy and numeracy through teaching matched to… Read more »
June 24
Africa: Angola's Agriconnect Compact Targets Food Security, Jobs, and Agricultural Growth
Angola and the World Bank Group today launched the country's AgriConnect Compact, a national framework to boost domestic food production, create employment, and mobilize private… Read more »
May 27
Lesotho: World Bank Group Helps Lesotho to Expand Energy Access and Economic Opportunity for Nearly 147,000 People
The World Bank Group is helping Lesotho bring reliable, affordable electricity to nearly 147,000 residents and businesses, reduce energy poverty, and create the conditions for… Read more »
May 28
Africa: Making Water Work in Mozambique for Economic Growth, People, Food and the Planet
Water drives over half of Mozambique's economy, 90% of exports, and 84% of jobs--yet floods and droughts cost 6.7% of GDP each year. A new World Bank Water Security Diagnostic and… Read more »
May 13
Africa: In Malawi, Expanded Electricity Access Is Improving Livelihood and Creating Business Opportunities
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April 24
Malawi: World Bank Group Approves Grant Financing to Strengthen Local Governance and Improve Public Services
Malawians across 32 district and municipal councils will benefit from expanded public services, opportunities for local jobs and improved service delivery and accountability. The… Read more »
April 02
Zambia: Building Climate Resilience to Drive Growth, Jobs, and Poverty Reduction in Zambia
World Bank Group report finds that with smart and cost-effective development investments, Zambia can address climate risks and get on a path of inclusive, private sector-led… Read more »
February 26
Southern Africa: New Program to Equip 18 Million Youth and Enable Jobs in Eastern and Southern Africa
Millions of young people across Eastern and Southern Africa stand to gain skills they need to thrive through a new regional program that is designed to support job creation at… Read more »
February 24
Africa: What Do My Students Know? Using Early Grade Assessment Data to Inform Teaching in the Kingdom of Eswatini
In Eswatini, a new project equips teachers with formative assessment tools to track student progress in English, mathematics, and siSwati. By identifying learning gaps early,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Economic Monitor - Stabilizing the Economy to Unlock Private Investment and Create Jobs
After years of high inflation, widening fiscal and external deficits, and declining exports, Malawi's economy requires coordinated action to restore macroeconomic stability,… Read more »
February 23
Africa: From Paper to Pixels - Driving the Digital Transformation of Community Health Services in Eswatini
Rural Health Motivators in Eswatini previously faced significant logistical and financial burdens due to paper-based reporting. The Ministry of Health, supported by the World Bank,… Read more »
February 02
Zambia: Progress Doesn't Need Perfection - Zambia Is Rewriting Cervical Cancer Prevention
Faced with a cervical cancer crisis and zero infrastructure, Zambia launched a "build-while-doing" program in 2006. By empowering nurses to perform screenings and integrating… Read more »
January 26
Africa: World Bank Supports a Stronger and More Resilient Health System in Botswana
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the Botswana Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, which will support the strengthening of… Read more »
December 02, 2025
Zimbabwe: Strengthening Macroeconomic Stability and Undertaking Reforms to Unlock Private Investment and Jobs
Harare, December 2, 2025--Zimbabwe's economy is projected to rebound with an estimated 6.6 percent GDP growth largely supported by the recovery in agriculture, iron and steel… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fostering a Business-Enabling Regulatory Environment for Private Sector Growth
Zimbabwe's economy is projected to rebound strongly in 2025 with an estimated 6.6%GDP growth due to robust growth in agriculture, services, and continued investments in mining and… Read more »
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