DBSA Bank

At DBSA, the value of finance lies in what it enables. Beyond Finance: Development Impact reflects how infrastructure delivery creates visible impact across municipalities, strengthening service delivery, enabling growth, and improving lives. Beyond finance lies impact. #DBSA #DevelopmentImpact #MunicipalSupport

Resolving South Africa’s housing challenge cannot be done by the public or private sector alone. As the continent’s turnkey infrastructure DFI, the DBSA catalyses and blends capital, from grants through to equity, to advance social infrastructure that delivers. Our Student Housing Infrastructure Programme has supported more than 11 000 beds. That is the foundation we will continue to build on. #HousingForAll #BuildingAfricasProsperity #SmartPartnerships

At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment engagement in Cape Town, DBSA CIO Greg Fyfe highlighted that sustainable infrastructure delivery requires more than capital, it requires strong planning, bankable projects, institutional capability, governance, and implementation discipline. The discussion reinforced DBSA’s mandate to accelerate development impact, strengthen infrastructure delivery, and support long-term economic resilience across South Africa and the region. #DBSA #DevelopmentImpact #InfrastructureInvestment #DevelopmentFinance

On 13 May 2026, DBSA CIO Gregory Fyfe joins the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in Cape Town to discuss the investment case for water infrastructure - a sector central to industrialisation, the energy transition, and inclusive growth. #SAInfrastructureSummit #DBSA

The DBSA, together with ATIDI, recently hosted a two-day Guarantee Solutions Workshop in Nairobi focused on innovative financing solutions for infrastructure development across Africa. The engagement created a valuable platform for collaboration on guarantee solutions, risk management, ESG considerations, and financing structures that can unlock investment and accelerate sustainable development across the continent. Strategic partnerships remain critical in advancing regional integration and enabling Africa’s long-term growth. #DBSA #DevelopmentFinance #InfrastructureDevelopment #Africa #Partnerships

DBSA participated in #BIS2026, contributing to conversations on social impact, partnerships and sustainable development. During the session, “Funding for impact: A new playbook for partnerships”, DBSA shared how its evolving CSI approach is focused on people, partnerships and long-term developmental impact that creates meaningful change within communities. #DBSA #DevelopmentImpact #CSI #Partnerships

At DBSA Midrand, we marked 20 years of the African World Heritage Fund and 10th African World Heritage Day. Leaders reflected on preserving Africa’s living heritage. Support the USD25m AWHF Endowment Fund to protect our shared legacy. #AWHF20 #DBSA

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) participated in #BIS2026, contributing to discussions on infrastructure-led development and sustainable social impact. DBSA Group Executive: Infrastructure Delivery, Chuene Ramphele, joined the panel discussion, “Building the foundations: Why ECD infrastructure matters”, where he highlighted the importance of resilient ECD infrastructure in enabling long-term human and economic development. “ECD infrastructure is critical infrastructure because if it fails, it has a detrimental effect on human and economic development.” #DBSA #InfrastructureDevelopment #ECD #DevelopmentImpact

Honouring the workers who power our nation. Your contribution drives progress and growth. #WorkersDay #SouthAfrica #JobCreation

Celebrating Freedom Day, reflecting on our journey toward democracy and recommitting to a future of inclusive growth and opportunity for all. #FreedomDay #SouthAfrica #InclusiveGrowth

At The Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi yesterday, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) formalised a landmark partnership. DBSA’s USD 18.3 million equity commitment into the Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF) was formalised, with DBSA CEO Boitumelo Mosako and AFC President & CEO Samaila Zubairu participating in the signing ceremony. ICRF is a pioneering blended finance vehicle designed to climate-proof Africa’s infrastructure. This milestone reflects DBSA’s conviction that Africa’s infrastructure future must be scalable, sustainable, and climate-resilient. Together, DBSA and AFC are mobilising capital, embedding resilience into project design, and unlocking opportunities that will deliver meaningful impact for communities across the continent. #AfricaWeBuild #DBSA #AFC #ClimateResilientInfrastructure #PartnershipForImpact

DBSA will help shape Africa’s infrastructure future at #AfricaWeBuild Summit (23–24 April, Nairobi). On 23 April, CEO Boitumelo Mosako joins the “From Billions to Trillions” panel and DBSA signs an MoU with AFC, confirming its equity commitment to the ICRF. Driving climate-resilient infrastructure across Africa. #DBSA #ClimateFinance

ZAR 1.71bn. US$800m. US$680m. Three deals recognised at GBM Awards Africa 2026. Over R25bn mobilised into infrastructure. Structuring capital. Delivering infrastructure. #DBSA

DBSA has signed an MoU with UN-Habitat to advance sustainable urban development across Africa. Together, we will drive innovation, strengthen city capacity, and support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. #DBSA #SDGs #SustainableCities #Africa

DBSA approves a R50m Green Fund grant to support the Cape Water Outcomes-Based Bond. Mobilising private capital to strengthen water security, restore ecosystems and drive sustainable impact. Read more: bit.ly/4sKPKfC #DBSA #GreenFinance #WaterSecurity #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #SouthAfrica

#DBSA participated in #SAIC2026, supporting investment priorities outlined by the President and Minister of Finance. Through contributions from CEO Boitumelo Mosako and Phindile Masangane, DBSA reinforced its role in mobilising capital, enabling infrastructure delivery, and advancing South Africa’s growth agenda.

DBSA and IDC have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to advance energy security in South Africa’s Special Economic Zones. Represented by Dr Phindile Masangane(DBSA) and Rian Coetzee (IDC), the partnership supports reliable, affordable and low-carbon energy solutions. Read more: IDC and DBSA Sign MOA to Develop Energy Projects in SEZs #DBSA #EnergySecurity #SEZs #Infrastructure

The focus sharpens. South Africa’s challenge is no longer coverage, but meaningful connectivity, where affordability, coordination and execution determine real impact. #DevelopmentImpact #BeyondFinance

DBSA convenes a high-level panel to advance South Africa’s digital infrastructure agenda. Moderator: Zeph Nhleko Panel: Tanya Cohen, NonkqubelaJordan-Dyani, Sunil Piyarlall, Juanita Clark #DBSA #DigitalInfrastructure

The study outlines: • Up to R200bn investment required • Persistent affordability and inclusion gaps • A multi-technology connectivity model And a clear call: align policy, investment and implementation to unlock impact. #DevelopmentImpact #BeyondFinance