Development Bank of Southern Africa

Development Bank of Southern Africa Our primary purpose is delivering impactful development finance solutions that ignite transformative

07/09/2026

Behind every woman who leads is a journey. Behind every impact is a choice to make a difference.

Our EXCO women reflect on the moments, lessons, and experiences that have shaped them into the leaders they are today.

The DBSA is ready to partner. Let’s turn Africa’s mineral wealth into lasting value for the continent.Africa’s critical ...
31/08/2026

The DBSA is ready to partner. Let’s turn Africa’s mineral wealth into lasting value for the continent.

Africa’s critical minerals opportunity is too significant to be developed in isolation.

The opportunity goes beyond extraction. It is about building the infrastructure, processing capacity and value chains that enable Africa to retain more value from its mineral wealth and drive sustainable industrialisation.

Speaking at the African Critical Minerals Summit, Steven Makhongela, Head of Mining and Critical Minerals at the DBSA, reinforced the DBSA’s position: “The DBSA is a strategic infrastructure financier and catalyst in the development of the critical minerals and materials value chain, focusing on unlocking Africa’s resource potential on the continent.”

From enabling infrastructure and logistics corridors to beneficiation through projects such as the Lobito Railway Corridor; https://www.dbsa.org/press-releases/dbsa-supports-financial-close-lobito-railway-project, processing and manufacturing, we are committed to working with governments, developers and the private sector to unlock investment and drive sustainable industrialisation.

The financing panel, lead by Bothwell Manikai, Principal Investment Officer, SOEs Sovereigns & Corporates, highlighted a key challenge: capital exists, but bankable projects and the right capital for each stage of the mining value chain remain critical.

The panelists message was clear: invest in exploration, strengthen partnerships, build sustainable value chains and ensure more value is retained on the continent.

Bring us your bankable Mining and Critical Minerals project. Let us turn Africa’s mineral wealth into lasting value. Contact us: https://www.dbsa.org/contact-us

25/08/2026

The Essence of Women | Women’s Month at the DBSA

What does it mean to be a woman - beyond the titles we carry, the roles we play and the expectations placed upon us?

This Women’s Month at the DBSA, we created space to explore exactly that.

Our journey began on 13 August with our first Women’s Pod, featuring the insightful Nicolette Mashile, Kanya Middleton and Liezelle Kumalo who brought honest perspectives and powerful voices to the conversation. It was a reminder that there is no single definition of womanhood - our stories, journeys and experiences are as diverse as we are.

We brought the month to a fitting crescendo on Friday, 21 August with our Essence of Women celebration, featuring the phenomenal Nandi Madida as our keynote speaker.

From the conversations that challenge us to the stories that move us, this Women’s Month was about more than an event. It was about recognising the woman behind the role. The courage behind the journey. The ambition behind the dream. And the influence behind every ripple of change.

Because the essence of a woman cannot be captured in a single word.
It is who she is, what she carries, what she creates - and the lives she touches along the way.

Here’s to the women of the DBSA, and to every woman whose presence makes the world a little more possible.

A week of dialogue, delivery and direction for Africa’s infrastructure future.At the 7th Eastern Cape Export Symposium (...
21/08/2026

A week of dialogue, delivery and direction for Africa’s infrastructure future.

At the 7th Eastern Cape Export Symposium (19-21 August), DBSA’s Principal Deal Originator Mr. Huli Makhuvha gave delegates an overview of what DBSA is and does, from project preparation to financing infrastructure across the continent.

The engagement aligned closely with the Symposium’s critical minerals conversation, spotlighting Africa’s opportunity to advance value chains through beneficiation and regional cooperation.

Africa’s infrastructure future starts with the right partnerships.Today, DBSA’s senior leadership is at the centre of CE...
18/08/2026

Africa’s infrastructure future starts with the right partnerships.

Today, DBSA’s senior leadership is at the centre of CEIIF South Africa 2026 (18-20 August), engaging African governments, project owners, DFIs and investors from Botswana, the DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Together, we’re converting dialogue into delivery - from project preparation and regional infrastructure to critical minerals and automotive value chains.

Building the grid that powers tomorrow.The DBSA and NTCSA have partnered to accelerate South Africa’s electricity transm...
05/08/2026

Building the grid that powers tomorrow.

The DBSA and NTCSA have partnered to accelerate South Africa’s electricity transmission infrastructure, supporting energy security, economic growth and the just energy transition.

Together, we're investing in the infrastructure that connects opportunity.

Building on the momentum established through the signing of the financing agreements late last year, DBSA and the U.S.In...
03/08/2026

Building on the momentum established through the signing of the financing agreements late last year, DBSA and the U.S.

International Development Finance Corporation have reached financial close on USD786 million for the Lobito Corridor
Railway Project.​

This milestone advances the rehabilitation, upgrade and long-term operation of the railway linking the Copperbelt regions
of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola’s Port of Lobito.​

The corridor is strategically important to regional integration within SADC. It will improve cross-border trade, expand
access to global markets and provide Zambia and the DRC with a western export gateway to the Atlantic Ocean.​

It will also strengthen regional value chains and support the efficient movement of critical minerals such as copper and
cobalt. The upgraded railway is expected to increase capacity and efficiency while removing approximately 5,000 heavy-
duty trucks from regional roads.​

The project reflects DBSA’s commitment to catalytic infrastructure that connects economies, accelerates industrialisation
and delivers sustainable development impact across the region.​

Read the full press release: https://www.dbsa.org/press-releases/dbsa-supports-financial-close-lobito-railway-project

The DBSA, through the Water Partnerships Office, last week partnered with the City of Johannesburg, the Department of Wa...
03/08/2026

The DBSA, through the Water Partnerships Office, last week partnered with the City of Johannesburg, the Department of Water
and Sanitation and the Water Research Commission to co-host the Symposium on Advancing Water-Efficient Sanitation
Solutions.​

The symposium was opened by Dr Phindile Masangane, Group Executive: Programmes at the DBSA, who emphasised the
importance of acting now to secure South Africa’s water future.​

On day two, Ramona Reddy, Programme Manager: Water Partnerships Office, hosted a panel discussion on funding water-
efficient sanitation solutions.​

The conversation focused on moving projects from concept to capital through strong project preparation, innovative financing
and partnerships that can deliver dignified sanitation solutions at scale.​

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Real change begins with people.On 17 July, DBSA employees from across the Bank came together to pack thousands of essent...
20/07/2026

Real change begins with people.

On 17 July, DBSA employees from across the Bank came together to pack thousands of essential items that nourished families, empowered learners, restored dignity, supported vulnerable community members and encouraged sustainable livelihoods.

Every act of service whether preparing sandwiches, assembling educational packs, packing dignity kits or creating gardening kits represents hope, opportunity and the belief that lasting development begins by investing in people.

At DBSA, Building Africa’s Prosperity isn’t only about financing infrastructure. It’s about strengthening communities, creating opportunities and making a meaningful difference where it’s needed most.

Because the greatest impact isn’t measured by 67 minutes it’s measured by the lives we change.

Together, we created impact that lasts.

Happy Mandela Month.

20/07/2026

The future of infrastructure starts with the ideas we share today.

The DBSA invites researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers and thought leaders to submit abstracts for the 5th Annual Infrastructure Research Colloquium.
If your work explores digital transformation, sustainable development, infrastructure finance, governance or innovation, we would like to hear from you.

Submit your abstract by 11 September 2026.

Submit here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTWbesGyXuNc9dXyetAD0vNPoDsOMvk1Mf3ZTiJiC4SSAaDg/viewform

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