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Nairobi, Kenya – During a plenary session at The Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Aliko Dangote, Yoweri Museveni […]
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WattSpot, a dedicated battery-electric vehicle charging network for commercial fleets, recorded 18,884 charging sessions across its 3 Gauteng sites in its first 3 months of operation. The joint venture between Aeversa and Valternative Energy confirmed plans to install more than 200 charge points across South Africa by 2027. For fleet operators weighing battery-electric vehicles, reliable …
In a first for Africa, the official opening of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Radiography Clinical Skills Centre at the Arcadia Campus, now home to a state-of-the-art Revolution ACT CT Scanner (8SL) made possible through a significant educational sponsorship from GE Healthcare, was a watershed moment. Opening doors to the future of healthcare—Mr Colin Atkinson, …
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi Pretoria – Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, the Minister for Public Service and Administration, has overseen the implementation of a new salary adjustment for public servants. Circular No. 15 of 2026 outlines the 4% cost-of-living adjustment for the 2026/2027 financial year. This adjustment, effective from 1 April 2026, applies to employees on …
UJ will next week on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, launch its new podcast series that is aimed at engaging one of the most pressing issues of our time: how to govern artificial intelligence in a rapidly changing world. Beyond the Code: AI and Law, as the podcast is known, is a bold, thought-leadership platform led …
Businesses situated at the water’s edge of South Africa’s more than 320 state dams will be considered “illegal” if recently proposed regulations in terms of the National Water Act are adopted. Dipping a toe in the water or casting a line without prior approval – at the likes of the Vaal Dam, Hartbeespoort Dam, Clanwilliam …
The leading two teams in this season’s United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium in what should be a sell-out. But the most ridiculous broadcast scheduling has turned this occasion into a spectator afterthought. The Stormers, currently second in the league, play the top-ranked Glasgow Warriors in what could be a precursor to …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·24 Apr 2026 The rand weakened in early trading on Thursday amid a standoff between Iran and the US in the Middle East conflict, along with a lack of progress in peace talks. These factors pushed oil prices back above $100 per barrel, impacting investor sentiment. The rand was trading at 16.53 against …
The Department of Transport’s move to extend the validity of driving licence cards in South Africa from five years to eight is going ahead, and has been outlined in its 2026/27 annual performance plan. The department plans to have the policy document for the extension sent to Cabinet for approval by the end of the …
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, announce the successful bidders appointed to lead the redevelopment of six strategic ports of entry across South Africa. This redevelopment represents more than an infrastructure upgrade; it marks the foundation of a new era for South Africa’s borders. The project forms part of government’s …
A planned nationwide shutdown set for 4 May is gaining attention across South Africa, with concerns growing over its potential impact on daily life, public safety and the economy, Cape {town} Etc reports. The protest, which has been circulating widely on social media, is being promoted under the slogan ‘Send the foreigners home.‘ It is expected …
Staff Writer ·24 Apr 2026 Data from the Central Energy Fund for the end of the third full week of April shows that motorists are still in store for a big price hike at the pumps in May—despite the early-month shock receding significantly. According to the CEF’s latest snapshot, under-recoveries for petrol and diesel have …
South Africa’s years-long attempt to bring a Formula One (F1) Grand Prix to our shores has received a welcome boost, as President Cyril Ramaphosa looks set to join discussions with F1 officials and race organisers. This was revealed by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, during a Media Briefing at Freedom Park. …
Luke Fraser ·24 Apr 2026 The South African Weather Service has warned of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions, with insurer Santam urging South Africans to prepare. The SAWS issued a public warning of cold, wet and windy weather conditions affecting large parts of the country over the past weekend. Two straight cold fronts impacted …
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. R9-per-litre fuel surcharge for South Africa’s petrol stations As a result of global oil supply uncertainty, some of South Africa’s fuel retailers have been hit with additional fees by fuel suppliers like Engen. Surcharges on diesel, paraffin and petrol hit the Wholesale List …
Malcolm Libera ·24 Apr 2026 South Africa is under siege by far more dangerous and organised illegal mining groups than many realise, and they’re growing. Illegal miners, or zama zamas, are no longer desperate individuals trying to survive. They have become heavily armed syndicates, ruining a big part of South Africa’s future. This is the …
South Africa’s most valuable bank, Capitec Bank, is preparing to expand beyond its home market, signaling a new phase of […]
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“Unresolved multiple traumas numb young people towards themselves,” she says. “They have not been taught how to connect with natural spaces–which carry proven physical and mental-health benefits–and their communities are often unstable or under stress. That disconnect and isolation fuel poor mental-health outcomes.” To address this, she says students need to engage in experiences that …
ActionSA has written to the City of Johannesburg Speaker requesting an Ethics Committee referral regarding numerous criminal cases involving PA Councillor Juwairiya Kaldine, ranging from kidnapping to assault, as well as the alleged cover-up of the arrest of her bodyguard yesterday for possession of a stolen vehicle and violations of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act.
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ActionSA notes the decision by Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola.
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Friday, 24 April 2026: Despite continued weather‑related increases in demand and elevated planned maintenance at power stations, Eskom has sustained a stable and reliable power system. Improved fleet performance and significantly lower diesel usage reflect sustained progress under the Generation Recovery Plan and signal growing operational resilience and cost efficiency across the system. For the...
Tuberculosis, scabies and pellagra are spreading in the country’s severely overcrowded prisons
Pan-African lender says proposed system would allow customers to settle transactions directly in Chinese yuan instead of routing payments through […]
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Africa Finance Corporation (www.AfricaFC.org) , the continent's leading infrastructure solutions provider, yesterday announced a commitment from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to its US$750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). The agreement, signed at AFC's ongoing The Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi, marks a significant step in scaling climate adaptation finance across Africa and underscores strengthening African institutional alignment around infrastructure as a catalyst for climate resilience, regional integration, and long-term economic transformation.
Managed by AFC Capital Partners (ACP), the Corporation's asset management subsidiary, ICRF is a pioneering infrastructure fund designed to climate-proof Africa's infrastructure by embedding resilience measures across the entire asset lifecycle—from planning and design through to construction and operation. The Fund directly addresses a critical development challenge facing the continent: ensuring infrastructure systems can withstand increasingly severe and unpredictable climate impacts.
DBSA's commitment to ICRF reinforces growing African institutional alignment and momentum around climate-resilient infrastructure as a distinct and investable asset class. The Fund has already attracted strong participation from leading global and African institutional investors, including a US$253 million commitment from the Green Climate Fund (GCF)—its largest equity investment in Africa to date—alongside the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), and a host of African pension funds. DBSA's entry further strengthens the Fund's position as a pioneering vehicle for mobilising climate finance into transformative climate-resilient infrastructure across Africa.
ICRF is structured to attract both public and private capital into infrastructure projects that integrate climate resilience from the outset. By combining concessional and commercial capital, the Fund addresses long-standing market barriers that have historically constrained investment in climate adaptation in Africa. Through blended finance and targeted de-risking mechanisms, the Fund enables the integration of resilience measures that would otherwise be difficult to finance, thereby unlocking private capital at scale.
Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of Africa Finance Corporation commented: " ICRF is our response to a defining challenge—ensuring Africa's infrastructure is built to withstand the growing impacts of climate change. With the continent losing an estimated 2% to 5% of GDP annually to climate shocks and adaptation needs reaching up to $50 billion each year, the urgency is clear. We are therefore pleased to welcome DBSA as a key partner for the Fund. Their participation reflects strong African institutional alignment and marks a significant milestone in a partnership we look forward to deepening in the years ahead"
Boitumelo Mosako, Chief Executive Officer of the Development Bank of Southern Africa commented: “Africa does not have the luxury of waiting. Climate shocks are outpacing adaptation finance, and vulnerable communities continue to bear the greatest burden. This partnership with the Africa Finance Corporation sends a clear signal that development finance institutions are pooling their mandates, capital, and risk appetite to achieve what neither institution can accomplish alone."
The Fund brings together leading institutions including DBSA, AFC and GCF, combining their expertise, capital, and climate mandates to accelerate investment in climate-resilient infrastructure. DBSA's participation reflects its mandate to drive infrastructure-led development, support regional integration, and mobilise private sector investment, across Southern Africa, while contributing to broader continental climate adaptation and development objectives.
Explicitly designed to address the systemic risks posed by climate change to Africa's infrastructure, the Fund targets investment into renewable energy, transport and logistics, digital infrastructure, and industrial development—sectors central to enabling low-carbon economic growth across Africa while strengthening the resilience of the continent's economic systems.
AFC Capital Partners' investment strategy integrates both physical and transition climate risks, including exposure to extreme weather events, emissions pathways, and climate governance considerations. Each investment is subject to rigorous climate risk screening and assessment to ensure resilience is embedded from the outset and maintained across the full infrastructure lifecycle, setting a new benchmark for climate-resilient infrastructure delivery in Africa.
The Green Climate Fund plays a catalytic role through the provision of first-loss capital and technical assistance for climate risk assessment and monitoring, helping to de-risk investments and crowd in additional institutional capital.
Through ICRF, AFC Capital Partners is expected to mobilise up to $3.7 billion in total financing, significantly scaling investment in climate-resilient infrastructure across Africa. The Fund is building a diversified portfolio of 10 to 12 infrastructure projects across the continent, contributing to more resilient, connected, and sustainable African economies.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC).
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About AFC:
AFC was established in 2007 to be the catalyst for pragmatic infrastructure and industrial investments across Africa. AFC's approach combines specialist industry expertise with a focus on financial and technical advisory, project structuring, project development, and risk capital to address Africa's infrastructure development needs and drive sustainable economic growth.
Eighteen years on, AFC has developed a track record as the partner of choice in Africa for investing and delivering on instrumental, high-quality infrastructure assets that provide essential services in the core infrastructure sectors of energy, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. AFC has 48 member countries and has invested over US$19 billion in 36 African countries since its inception.
About DBSA:
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is one of the leading development financial institutions on the continent. DBSA's primary purpose is delivering impactful development finance solutions that ignite transformative change in South Africa and in the rest of the African continent. Improving the quality of life of people in Africa is the fundamental focus of its development impact. DBSA aims to bend the arc of history towards shared prosperity through multifaceted investments in sustainable infrastructure and human capacity.
DBSA's product solutions span all phases of the infrastructure development value chain from infrastructure planning and project preparation across a range of financing and non-financing investments to infrastructure implementation and delivery. Its primary areas of focus include Energy, ICT, Transport, Water and Sanitation with secondary areas of focus including Education, Housing and Health.