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Small constructors were subcontracted to the main construction service provider for the duration of the build process in Lawley.
- Who it is for:
- small constructors
- How to act on it:
- Subcontract with the main construction service provider for the Lawley build project
DBSA staff had opportunities to volunteer in the construction of houses as part of the centenary initiative. Volunteers were involved in building five homes in Lawley, with ten volunteers per house per day.
- Who it is for:
- DBSA staff
- How to act on it:
- Participate in the construction programme as a volunteer at the Lawley site
The DBSA provides financing through its Infrastructure Fund to support critical infrastructure projects in areas such as energy, transport, water and sanitation, education, health, and information and communications technology.
- Who it is for:
- organisations implementing infrastructure projects in key sectors across Africa
- How to act on it:
- Access the application process via the DBSA's official website and follow the instructions for submitting a proposal under the relevant focus area.
The DBSA supports innovative clean energy projects, such as the deployment of fuel cell technology, by providing financial backing to local companies aiming to deliver sustainable and affordable energy solutions.
- Who it is for:
- local clean energy startups, technology providers, renewable energy innovators
- How to act on it:
- Apply for funding through the DBSA’s investment programmes; specific applications may be submitted via the DBSA’s eProcurement Supplier Portal or through direct engagement with the bank.
The DBSA is overseeing the addition of doctors’ consulting rooms to 102 clinics across South Africa at a cost of R218 million, aimed at improving access to primary healthcare services.
- Who it is for:
- construction and medical equipment suppliers qualified to deliver clinic improvements
- How to act on it:
- Apply via the DBSA's eProcurement system for tenders related to clinic expansion and consulting room construction.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is implementing a project to maintain and refurbish 136 health facilities across South Africa at a cost of R176 million. This includes upgrading infrastructure to meet minimum health facility standards.
- Who it is for:
- construction contractors and service providers qualified to work on public health facilities
- How to act on it:
- Submit bids through the DBSA's eProcurement portal for procurement opportunities related to health facility maintenance and refurbishment.
Through cooperation with the German development bank KfW, the DBSA provided additional rooms and space to 54 health facilities in Limpopo and Northern Cape to meet minimum functionality requirements, funded at €10 million.
- Who it is for:
- local contractors and service providers in Limpopo and Northern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the DBSA or KfW through their official procurement systems for project implementation roles.
The DBSA procured R27.1 million to provide testing equipment and kits to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to strengthen national testing capacity during the pandemic.
- Who it is for:
- the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- How to act on it:
- No application needed; funds were used to procure testing resources directly through the DBSA's procurement process.
The DBSA collected R30.5 million to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to vulnerable SADC member states including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Eswatini during the pandemic.
- Who it is for:
- SADC member states affected by the pandemic
- How to act on it:
- No direct application; funds were collected and distributed through regional coordination mechanisms.
The DBSA collected R6.9 million to support the production of non-invasive ventilators through the CSIR’s Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) project to address global shortages during the pandemic.
- Who it is for:
- the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- How to act on it:
- No application required; funds were collected and directed toward the CSIR’s ventilator project.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa has provided fully equipped early childhood development centres to three schools in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. These include classrooms made from modified shipping containers or prefabricated structures, a fully equipped kitchen, a sick bay, an office, and safe ablution facilities adapted for children with disabilities.
- Who it is for:
- schools in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, and their students, particularly those with disabilities
- How to act on it:
- No application or submission required; the infrastructure was delivered directly by the DBSA in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Education and local stakeholders.
The programme supports the construction and upgrading of infrastructure in industrial parks to enable public and private investment. This includes repairing fencing, roofs, lighting, security systems, water systems, and other facilities. The project aims to create economic opportunities through job creation and improved conditions for business operations.
- Who it is for:
- public and private investors, local government bodies, industrial park operators
- How to act on it:
- No application required; the programme is implemented by the DBSA under mandate from the dti.