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You can deliver a grievance in person to the DBSA offices in Midrand. The complaint must include all required information and be addressed to the Principal: Stakeholder Strategic Partnerships of the DBSA.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public with grievances against DBSA activities
- How to act on it:
- Hand deliver the grievance to 1258 Lever Road, Headway Hill, Midrand 1685, Johannesburg, addressed to the Principal: Stakeholder Strategic Partnerships of the DBSA
You can send a grievance by email to webmaster@dbsa.org. The email must include all information required as specified in the guidelines.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public with grievances against DBSA activities
- How to act on it:
- Email the grievance to webmaster@dbsa.org with all required information
You can submit a written grievance by mail. The letter must include all required information and be addressed to the Principal: Stakeholder Strategic Partnerships of the DBSA.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public with grievances against DBSA activities
- How to act on it:
- Send a written grievance to 1258 Lever Road, Headway Hill, Midrand 1685, Johannesburg, addressed to the Principal: Stakeholder Strategic Partnerships of the DBSA
You can submit a grievance through the DBSA's online contact form. All required fields must be completed to ensure your complaint is processed.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public with grievances against DBSA activities
- How to act on it:
- Visit https://www.dbsa.org/contact-us and complete all required fields of information requested
A credit line of 293 million USD has been signed between the China Development Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa to support infrastructure, energy, information and communications technology (ICT), water, health, and manufacturing projects across Africa.
- Who it is for:
- infrastructure, energy, ICT, water, health, and manufacturing project developers and implementers in Africa
- How to act on it:
- No direct application process is described; access is through project eligibility and partnership with the DBSA or CDB.
Individuals or entities who believe they have suffered adverse impacts from a project or programme funded by the Development Bank of Southern Africa can submit a formal complaint through the IGRM. The complaint must include personal contact details, project information, description of the impact, desired outcome, and whether confidentiality is requested. Supporting documents may also be included.
- Who it is for:
- aggrieved parties or their representatives affected by DBSA-funded projects
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written grievance to the IGRM Secretariat with required personal and project details, authorization proof if applicable, and supporting evidence
This publication provides a detailed report on the investment needed to achieve energy security and net-zero emissions in South Africa by 2050. It includes evidence-based scenarios on renewable energy expansion, green industrialisation, and regulatory reform.
- Who it is for:
- investors, policymakers, energy sector developers, and researchers interested in South Africa's energy transition
- How to act on it:
- Visit the DBSA website and click the download link provided
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has invested in Zimi, a research-led organisation developing electric vehicle infrastructure and sustainable transport solutions. This investment enables organisations to transition from diesel-powered logistics to digital, electric alternatives with minimal operational disruption.
- Who it is for:
- South African enterprises, government bodies, and logistics sector organisations interested in transitioning to electric mobility
- How to act on it:
- No application required; the opportunity is available through partnership with Zimi and DBSA, as part of a pre-announced investment
Private investors and infrastructure project developers can participate in projects that receive credit guarantees from the newly established Credit Guarantee Vehicle. This enhances the bankability of qualifying infrastructure projects in transmission, transport, water, and social infrastructure.
- Who it is for:
- private investors and infrastructure project developers
- How to act on it:
- No direct application route is described; participation will occur through eligible projects that qualify for CGV support via the DBSA-hosted Project Implementation Unit.
Project-affected parties who have not received an adequate response from their project's grievance mechanism can escalate their concerns to the DBSA's Independent Grievance Redress Mechanism. They must first bring their concerns directly to the DBSA and allow a reasonable time for response before proceeding through the formal process.
- Who it is for:
- project-affected parties who have exhausted their client's grievance mechanism
- How to act on it:
- Submit concerns directly to the DBSA and follow the procedures on the DBSA website after allowing a reasonable response period
Residents of Kazungula and surrounding areas now have access to clean, safe drinking water through upgraded infrastructure, including a new raw water intake, treatment works, pipelines, and community kiosks. The system is powered by solar energy to ensure continuous supply even during power outages.
- Who it is for:
- residents of Kazungula and nearby communities
- How to act on it:
- No application or action required; access is automatic upon completion of infrastructure and connection to distribution networks
Suppliers of construction equipment and services from Southern Africa can participate in procurement opportunities related to the expansion of Port Namibe and the rehabilitation of Port Sacomar in southern Angola. The project involves infrastructure development funded under a Japanese-backed export credit agreement, with a portion of procurement allocated to local Southern African suppliers.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers of construction equipment and services in Southern Africa
- How to act on it:
- Monitor public tenders and procurement announcements through the DBSA eProcurement portal or contact the DBSA directly for updates on procurement processes.