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DBSA offers a syndicated loans product to manage credit risk and support clients needing large-scale infrastructure financing, especially when individual banks are unwilling to fund entire debt tranches.
- Who it is for:
- infrastructure project developers requiring large capital investments
- How to act on it:
- Apply via the DBSA's funding platform to participate in a syndicated loan arrangement for infrastructure projects
The DBSA offers capacity-building support to staff in under-resourced municipalities to strengthen their ability to manage and deliver infrastructure projects effectively. This is part of the broader development subsidy and aims to improve long-term municipal performance.
- Who it is for:
- municipal staff in under-resourced municipalities
- How to act on it:
- No direct application route is stated; support is integrated into the DBSA’s engagement with municipalities as part of its development subsidy.
Under-resourced municipalities can receive assistance from the DBSA in developing comprehensive infrastructure plans, including master plans for water, sanitation, electricity, roads, and stormwater, as well as infrastructure investment plans. This support is part of the non-lending development subsidy aimed at accelerating service delivery.
- Who it is for:
- under-resourced municipalities
- How to act on it:
- No formal application route is specified; support is delivered through the DBSA's engagement with local government and its role as an implementation arm for national programmes.
The DBSA explores options such as municipal infrastructure bonds, municipal bond underwriting, and project finance to attract private investment into municipal infrastructure projects.
- Who it is for:
- municipalities and private investors interested in infrastructure financing
- How to act on it:
- No specific application or submission process is described; these are strategic financial tools being explored and developed by the DBSA.
The DBSA invests in the municipal debt market by supporting and expanding debt maturities, enhancing secondary market liquidity, and encouraging innovation in lending instruments. This helps improve access to financing for municipalities.
- Who it is for:
- municipalities seeking improved access to capital markets
- How to act on it:
- No application process is detailed; investment occurs through financial mechanisms managed by the DBSA.
DBSA offers funding and support for various education infrastructure initiatives, including the ASIDI Programme and SAFE Programme, aimed at strengthening educational facilities and services.
- Who it is for:
- educational institutions, service providers, and project implementers in the education sector
- How to act on it:
- Engage with DBSA through its social infrastructure division to explore eligibility for funding under ASIDI or SAFE programmes
Funding is available for the construction of student housing infrastructure in higher education institutions across South Africa, particularly targeting the 500,000-bed backlog. The programme supports both public and private sector-led projects and aims to standardise procurement and building standards to reduce costs.
- Who it is for:
- public and private sector developers, contractors, and institutions involved in student housing construction in higher education
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the DBSA's funding application process for infrastructure projects in the education sector
A 5.5 Mℓ elevated water reservoir being constructed in Northmead, Benoni, to address persistent water supply problems and low water pressure in the reticulation network. The project is funded at R44.6 million and commenced in May 2018.
- Who it is for:
- construction contractors and engineering firms
- How to act on it:
- No application or submission process is described; the project is already underway and managed by the DBSA on behalf of the City of Ekurhuleni.
A 1.1 Mℓ reservoir with architectural features inspired by a solar calendar, commemorating Nelson Mandela’s life. It will include pump station alterations, an access road, and special design elements that align sunlight with his birth and death dates. The project commenced in January 2018 and will be known as the ‘Mandela Tower’.
- Who it is for:
- construction contractors, architects, and engineering firms
- How to act on it:
- No application or submission process is described; the project is already underway and managed by the DBSA on behalf of the City of Ekurhuleni.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa provides financial support to solar photovoltaic projects developed by private companies under Round 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme. This includes senior debt and B-BBEE equity facilities to enable meaningful participation by black South African entities and local communities.
- Who it is for:
- private sector developers of renewable energy projects, black South African investment companies, community trusts
- How to act on it:
- Contact the DBSA through its official website or procurement portal to apply for funding support under the REIPPP framework
The Drakenstein Municipality is developing a 10-year Capital Expenditure Framework with support from the Development Bank of Southern Africa. This framework is required to align with a three-year capital programme for submission to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs as part of the Integrated Urban Development Grant application process.
- Who it is for:
- Drakenstein Municipality officials and planners
- How to act on it:
- The municipality is working directly with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to develop the framework using an integrated software tool.
The DLAB Programme has commissioned a framework to quantify the social impact of its work in monetary terms, which may be used by partners to measure and report on developmental outcomes.
- Who it is for:
- programme partners, researchers, and evaluators interested in social impact metrics
- How to act on it:
- Request or access the framework through the Development Bank of Southern Africa's official project page