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Students from Varsity College, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Johannesburg can participate as volunteers in the DBSA’s Mandela Week building programme. Volunteers contribute labour and gain exposure while supporting community housing needs.
- Who it is for:
- students from Varsity College, University of the Witwatersrand, and University of Johannesburg
- How to act on it:
- Contact DBSA or join through their partner organisations such as Habitat for Humanity, South Africa
The Development Bank of Southern Africa offers infrastructure implementation services including design, construction, upgrades, refurbishment, and maintenance of public infrastructure projects. This includes support in sectors such as water and sanitation, education, health, transport, energy, and housing, aimed at improving access to essential services and promoting economic development.
- Who it is for:
- government institutions, municipalities, state-owned institutions, private sector partners
- How to act on it:
- Contact the DBSA through their official website or supplier portal to inquire about partnership or project involvement opportunities.
A steel pedestrian bridge is being constructed over the Uhlanjana River in uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, to ensure safe passage for school children and community members. The bridge improves access to schools, the Madonela Clinic, and other public facilities, and supports better teaching and learning outcomes.
- Who it is for:
- school children and residents of uMhlabuyalingana and surrounding areas
- How to act on it:
- No application or action required by the public; the project is implemented by the DBSA in collaboration with local and provincial authorities.
Learners from OR Tambo and Fred Habedi primary schools, supported by DBSA's CSI programmes, are invited to visit the DBSA premises to volunteer in the food packing process and learn about food assembly and community service.
- Who it is for:
- learners from OR Tambo and Fred Habedi primary schools
- How to act on it:
- Participate in the food packing event at DBSA headquarters during Mandela Day
DBSA employees and their families can participate in a food packing event to support the National School Nutrition Programme. The event involves assembling food packages with rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and a vitamin-rich mix, contributing to child nutrition and community well-being.
- Who it is for:
- DBSA employees and their families
- How to act on it:
- Attend the food packing event at the DBSA premises during Mandela Day
Teachers in schools participating in the School Leadership Programme receive financial support from the DBSA’s CSI programme. This support was introduced because fundraising by School Governing Bodies (SGBs) was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many teachers without usual funding sources.
- Who it is for:
- teachers in under-resourced schools participating in the School Leadership Programme
- How to act on it:
- No application process is described; eligibility is based on participation in the School Leadership Programme and the impact of the pandemic on SGB fundraising.
This opportunity enables DBSA employees to volunteer as mentors in the School Leadership Programme. By participating, they support school principals in developing leadership and management skills, contributing to educational improvement in under-resourced communities across Limpopo, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.
- Who it is for:
- DBSA employees
- How to act on it:
- DBSA employees can participate through the Bank’s CSI Staff Volunteer initiative, as mentioned in the document.
This opportunity allows school principals from under-resourced schools in Limpopo, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal to participate in a leadership development programme. They are paired with DBSA employees who volunteer as mentors through the Bank’s CSI Staff Volunteer initiative. The programme aims to strengthen leadership skills, promote inclusive and collaborative management, and support principals facing challenges in impoverished educational environments.
- Who it is for:
- school principals from under-resourced schools in Limpopo, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal
- How to act on it:
- No application process is described; participation is facilitated through DBSA’s sponsorship and employee volunteering initiative.
DBSA management and professionals can volunteer their skills and time as business leaders to partner with school principals in the School Leadership Development Programme, contributing to leadership growth in under-resourced schools.
- Who it is for:
- DBSA staff members and professionals
- How to act on it:
- No formal application process is described; participation is through internal selection within the DBSA CSI programme.
This programme pairs school principals with business leaders from the DBSA who volunteer their time, skills, and expertise to support leadership development in schools. It includes experiential learning, coaching, and training over a 12-month period.
- Who it is for:
- school principals across South Africa
- How to act on it:
- No direct application route is described; participation is through partnership between DBSA staff and schools via the Partners for Possibility initiative.
This is a private placement offering of a green bond issued by the Development Bank of Southern Africa in partnership with AFD, aimed at financing sustainable development projects. Investors can participate in this bond issuance to support climate and environmental initiatives.
- Who it is for:
- investors and lenders interested in sustainable finance
- How to act on it:
- Contact AFD or the DBSA for participation details and documentation
The DBSA Green Bond Framework outlines the criteria and processes for issuing green bonds to fund environmentally sustainable projects. It provides transparency and alignment with international green bond standards, including a Second Party Opinion from Carbon Trust.
- Who it is for:
- investors, lenders, and financial institutions seeking sustainable investment opportunities
- How to act on it:
- Download the framework document from the provided link