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 »
September 24, 2025
Africa: Over 650,000 Zambians Set to Benefit From World Bank Financing for Natural Resource Management and Forest Conservation
The World Bank is expanding support for Zambia's watershed management and forest conservation, approving the second phase of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and… Read more »
September 23, 2025
Africa: New World Bank Program Helps Zambia Increase Jobs Through Inclusive Digital Access
The World Bank Group has approved the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) to support the Zambian government to increase access to, and inclusive use of, the internet and… Read more »
Lesotho: A Comprehensive Approach Seeks to Reduce Stunting and Improve Health Services in Lesotho
Lesotho's Nutrition and Health System Strengthening Project is taking on childhood stunting, which affects over one-third of children. By training 8,363 village health workers and… Read more »
September 10, 2025
Malawi: World Bank Group Warns of Misuse of Its Name in Alleged Poll On Malawi Election
WASHINGTON, September 9, 2025--In light of a recent alleged National Opinion Poll Report on Malawi's upcoming elections, circulating online and misusing the World Bank Group's name… Read more »
July 31, 2025
Eswatini: Eswatini's Digital Transformation Crucial to Unlocking Growth, Jobs, and Economic Resilience
Eswatini needs to digitalize, strengthen public finances and address structural economic constraints to sustain growth, according to the latest edition of the Eswatini Economic… Read more »
July 28, 2025
Zambia: Over One Million Zambians to Be Connected to Electricity By 2030 Under New Energy Access Project
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $200 million International Development Association (IDA)* grant for the 13th phase of the Accelerating Sustainable and… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Africa: Expanding Financial Coverage to Save Lives and Livelihoods in Eastern and Southern Africa
World Bank provides $400 million to allow 12 million people in Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Seychelles and Zambia to benefit from financial readiness against climate-related and other… Read more »
July 15, 2025
Africa: World Bank Report Highlights Gender Dynamics and Opportunities in Botswana
GABORONE, July 15, 2025-The World Bank has released a comprehensive report, "Trends and Opportunities to Advance Gender Equality in Botswana", analyzing gender dynamics across… Read more »
June 25, 2025
Africa: In Lesotho, an Economic Inclusion Initiative Is Providing Hope and Jobs to the Most Vulnerable
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