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DBSA is implementing the Sanitation Appropriate for Education Programme in KwaZulu-Natal, which aims to improve sanitation facilities in schools to promote hygiene, health, and gender equity in education.
- Who it is for:
- schools in KwaZulu-Natal participating in the Sanitation Appropriate for Education Programme
- How to act on it:
- No application or submission required; the programme is executed by DBSA in coordination with the provincial Department of Education.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa offers financial support for infrastructure projects led by or owned by women. This includes funding for large-scale and small-scale initiatives in energy, information and communications technology, transport, and water and sanitation sectors.
- Who it is for:
- women-owned or women-led organisations developing infrastructure projects
- How to act on it:
- Apply for funding through the DBSA's Infrastructure Fund via their official portal or contact details provided on the website
The Development Bank of Southern Africa offers graduate trainee positions across various departments including Credit Risk, Project Preparation, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), and Project Finance. These roles provide early-career professionals with hands-on experience in development finance and infrastructure projects.
- Who it is for:
- recent graduates and young professionals seeking entry into development banking
- How to act on it:
- Visit the DBSA Careers Portal to explore opportunities and apply for available graduate trainee positions
The Development Bank of Southern Africa offers a Domestic Medium Term Note Programme through which it issues bonds to raise capital. Investors can access the programme by reviewing the official documents such as the DBSA Programme Memorandum (2023), Information Statement (July 2023), and Information Statement (December 2023). The 2015 version of the programme is also available for reference.
- Who it is for:
- institutional investors, bond buyers, financial institutions
- How to act on it:
- Download and review the DBSA Programme Memorandum (2023), DBSA Information Statement (July 2023), and DBSA Information Statement (December 2023) for current details; access the 2015 Programme Memorandum for historical context.
The Climate Finance Facility offers subordinated debt funding to support private sector infrastructure projects in Southern Africa that promote low emissions and climate resilience. It provides credit enhancement and longer loan tenors up to 15 years, with funding available from R45 million to R250 million per project, covering up to 30% of project costs.
- Who it is for:
- private sector project developers and investors in eligible countries who are implementing climate mitigation or adaptation infrastructure projects
- How to act on it:
- Project sponsors must demonstrate at least 30% senior debt from private sector financial institutions, a minimum 20% equity contribution, and eligibility under the defined sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste-to-energy, low-emission transport, or water preservation.
The EGIP provides risk capital and a first loss facility to improve the viability and bankability of solar photovoltaic and wind renewable energy projects developed by independent power producers and local municipalities in South Africa. This support helps these projects reach financial close and enables private sector and municipal participation in renewable energy without relying on government guarantees or state-backed offtake agreements.
- Who it is for:
- independent power producers operating in South Africa, local municipalities, private sector entities
- How to act on it:
- Projects must be submitted through the Development Bank of Southern Africa as the executing entity; applicants must demonstrate alignment with EGIP's focus on solar PV and wind technologies and eligibility under the programme’s criteria.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa has published a disclosure document regarding Mulilo Renewable Project Developments (Pty) Ltd's proposal to develop the Newcastle Wind Energy Facility near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal Province. This includes information on the project’s environmental and social impact, and is available for public review.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, stakeholders, environmental groups, local communities, potential investors
- How to act on it:
- visit the DBSA website and navigate to the Disclosures section to view the full report
The Development Bank of Southern Africa has published a disclosure on the Southern African Industrial Decarbonization Facility (SIDF), a blended finance programme under Climate Investor 3 aimed at accelerating industrial decarbonization in South Africa and Namibia through infrastructure investment and green financing.
- Who it is for:
- industrial developers, clean energy investors, climate finance institutions, government agencies in South Africa and Namibia
- How to act on it:
- access the DBSA website and go to the Disclosures section to retrieve the SIDF documentation
A disclosure document is available for the Municipal Utility Reform Programme (MURP), which supports performance-based contracts, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity building in selected municipalities in Mpumalanga Province to improve energy and water service delivery.
- Who it is for:
- municipalities in Mpumalanga, utility service providers, contractors, development partners, public officials
- How to act on it:
- view the disclosure by visiting the DBSA Disclosures page on their official website
Opportunity to invest in critical minerals across Southern Africa, including copper, cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese, chromium, vanadium, and platinum-group metals, which are essential for clean energy and low-carbon technologies. The report provides insights into financing gaps and scalable solutions to support sustainable investment.
- Who it is for:
- investors in critical minerals and clean energy technologies
- How to act on it:
- Access the report and use its findings to guide investment decisions in critical minerals projects across Southern Africa.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is exploring potential financial support for infrastructure projects in the Union of Comoros, including road construction, water and sanitation systems, tourism development, and energy. This includes assistance in creating a funding model for the country’s 2030 Emergence plan aimed at transitioning from least developed country status.
- Who it is for:
- the Union of Comoros government and its development agencies
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the DBSA through formal cooperation discussions and project proposals related to infrastructure development
A sustainable mentorship initiative led by DBSA female employees to empower Grade 9 girl learners from underserved schools through guidance, mentorship, and skills development. The programme builds on the International Day of the Girl Child and includes continuous intergenerational mentorship.
- Who it is for:
- Grade 9 girl learners from underserved schools
- How to act on it:
- No application process is described; participation is facilitated through DBSA volunteer female employees and partner schools.