Transmission and Distribution
“City of darkness” no longer – AfDB supported electricity project lights...
The African Development Bank's $38 million Juba Power Distribution System Rehabilitation and Expansion Project is almost completed according to a release by...
Event News
AfDB: ‘Apply climate change lessons to COVID-19 pandemic’
Exclusive interview with Dr Anthony Nyong, the Director for Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank.
Generation
COVID-19 and climate change – AfDB
The Virtual African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa takes place online all week with world-class speakers.
Business and markets
AfDB debars Sinotec Company Ltd for fraudulent practices
The 36-month cross-debarment of Chinese-based Sinotec Company Limited relates to fraudulent practices for tenders in Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
Transmission and Distribution
AfDB rebuts claims that it plans to provide financial support to...
The African Development Bank has become aware of an inaccurate news article stating that the institution plans to provide financial support to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project.
Finance and Policy
No country to be left behind, AfDB unveils $10bn facility
The AfDB has announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Facility to assist regional member countries in fighting the pandemic.
Finance and Policy
AfDB approves Gender Equality Trust Fund and Risk-Sharing Mechanism
The African Development Bank has approved a Gender Equality Trust Fund aimed at pushing forward gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa.
Finance and Policy
AfDB wins industry gong for pioneering 2019 social bond issue
The African Development Bank has received an award for its successful one billion Norwegian krone social bond issued in 2019.
Finance and Policy
AfDB launches record breaking $3bn ‘Fight COVID-19’ Social Bond
The AfDB has raised an exceptional $3bn in a three-year bond to help alleviate the impact that Covid-19 pandemic will have on Africa’s economies and society,
Finance and Policy
AfDB approves $200m Trade Finance Risk participation agreement
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have approved a $200m Trade Finance Risk participation agreement between Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe and the AfDB.
West Africa
Nigeria: AfDB to provide sustainable energy solutions
The AfDB and the Government of Nigeria have launched the National Electrification Project, to address critical energy access deficits by channelling private sector investments into mini-grid and off-grid solutions.
Water
Namibia aims for 100% water access by 2030, acquires AfDB support
Namibia has set out plans for the production and transfer of water resources to improve access to potable water and for agricultural and industrial use.
