ShafDB signs MOU with CPF Group to scale up development of affordable housing

·       The agreement seeks to provide a platform for intervention across the affordable housing value chain. Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), a leading Pan-African institution committed to financing and advancing housing, urban, and related infrastructure development, has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with CPF Group, aimed at scaling up the development of large-scale affordable housing…

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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2023-2028 for Malawi on 16 November 2023. The strategy focuses on two priority areas: improving economic infrastructure to develop the industrial sector by investing in energy, transport, water, sanitation, and hygiene, and supporting economic diversification through investments in agriculture value chains.

AfDB Group approves Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2023-2028 for Malawi

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2023-2028 for Malawi. The strategy focuses on two priority areas: improving economic infrastructure to develop the industrial sector by investing in energy, transport, water, sanitation, and hygiene, and supporting economic diversification through investments in agriculture value chains. “The…

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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €101.10 million loan to Kenya to implement the third phase of the Last Mile Connectivity Project. The project will improve electricity access for households, social infrastructure and micro, small and medium enterprises.

AfD commits more than €101 million to boost access to electricity in Kenya

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €101.10 million loan to Kenya to implement the third phase of the Last Mile Connectivity Project. The project will improve electricity access for households, social infrastructure and micro, small and medium enterprises. The project will also benefit from a $13.17 million (€12.12 million) loan…

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Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has announced the winners of the  Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Awards, with the awards presented during the fourth edition of the AOG conference and exhibition in Luanda, Angola.

Mauritania’s 80GW Hydrogen Pipeline Piques Interest by Germany, World Bank and Others

Mauritania has set forth plans for hydrogen projects that could potentially generate an impressive 80 GW of electrolyser capacity. This pipeline is being planned by several renowned companies, including CWP, Chariot, bp, Conjuncta, and Infinity, and while the aspirations for Mauritania to become a green hydrogen hub are significant, two main challenges lie ahead: financing…

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AFC expands footprint in Benin, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Somalia

Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has welcomed into its fold Benin, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia, in continuing to expand and diversify its membership and shareholder base. Memberships Accession to membership by Botswana and Somalia advances AFC’s mandate by conferring privileges and diplomatic immunities in line with the…

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AfDB joins global partners to raise financing for Zambia's Lobito Transportation Corridor

AfDB announces debarment of Kenyan company, Goldsun Investments

The African Development Bank Group has announced a 24-month debarment of Goldsun Investments Company Ltd. with effect from 31 January 2023. Goldsun Investments Company Ltd. is a limited liability company registered in the Republic of Kenya. An investigation conducted by the Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption established that Goldsun Investments Company Ltd. engaged in…

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