Ethiopian Airlines Group has taken a major step toward building what could become Africa’s largest airport by appointing the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the mandated lead arranger to secure …
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Adesina Promises to Keep Supporting Africa’s Growth After AfDB Tenure Ends
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said he will continue to push for more capital investments into Africa even after stepping down from his …
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Malawi Gets $3.3m Drought Insurance Payout to Support Hunger Crisis
The Government of Malawi has received a $3.3 million (about K6 billion) insurance payout from the African Risk Capacity (ARC) to help cushion the impact of the ongoing drought crisis …
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AfDB Grants $139m Loan to Johannesburg for Infrastructure Upgrade in Landmark
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a corporate loan of ZAR 2.5 billion (approximately $139 million) to the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, making it the first time …
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SA Secures $474.6 Million Loan from African Development Bank
South Africa has secured a fresh $474.6 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the country’s ongoing efforts to improve its struggling transport and energy infrastructure. The …
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East African Nations Urged to Embrace Digital VAT Reforms
Tax experts and policy makers have called on East African countries to fully embrace digital systems in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve compliance, close revenue gaps, …
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Tanzania Honours AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina for Transformational Impact
The Government of Tanzania honoured Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), recognising him as “a visionary leader and a tireless son of Africa” who has dedicated …
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Experts Advocate Strategic Partnerships, Investment to Bridge Africa’s Infrastructure Gap
LAGOS, Nigeria – Stakeholders have stressed the urgent need for massive infrastructure development across Africa to drive sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrial competitiveness. This position was made known …
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RMDB Boss Says Lack of Early Capital, Data and Infrastructure Slowing Africa’s Mining Growth
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank, Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, has said that Africa’s mining sector is still facing major problems that are stopping it …
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Mauritania’s Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Group
Former Mauritanian Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The announcement was made …