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DBSA response to NDOH PSA oxygen tender claims The Development Bank of Southern Africa notes the News24 article on the NDOH PSA oxygen plants tender and rejects claims of procurement irregularities. The process was transparent, competitive and fully compliant, with rigorous due diligence and independent approvals.

From ideas to impact. The DBSA hosted its 4th Annual Research Colloquium in Midrand, convening experts to explore resilient, inclusive infrastructure. Focus: green finance, governance, and innovation to drive sustainable growth in emerging economies. #DBSA #Infrastructure

Connectivity alone will not build South Africa’s digital future. Skills will. A new robotics lab at Siyifunile Secondary School in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga is helping learners access coding, robotics and AI through the Digital Literacy Initiative. A partnership between DBSA, the Shoprite Foundation, Social Coding SA and Sifiso EdTech. Expanding digital opportunity for the next generation. #RuralTechRising #ShopriteFoundationxDBSA #DBSA #DevelopmentImpact #DigitalSkills #STEMEducation #DigitalInclusion #FutureOfWork #EducationInnovation

Digital access meets opportunity in Mpumalanga. DBSA and the Shoprite Foundation are launching a Digital Literacy Initiative in Dullstroom, giving learners at Siyifunile Secondary School access to coding, robotics and computational thinking. Expanding digital skills and pathways into the digital economy. #DBSAImpact #DigitalLiteracy #YouthEmpowerment

The #DBSA joined Africa’s Green Economy Summit (#AGES2026) under the theme From Ambition to Action. On Day 1, Principal Investment Officer Kanyisa Mzilikazi unpacked how DBSA’s Green Funds de-risk the green transition by absorbing first-of-a-kind risk to unlock commercial capital. Learn more: dbsa.org/solutions/clim…

#DBSA was at #AGES2026 25–26 February under the theme:From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa’s Green & Blue Solutions. Our climate finance specialists will shared how catalytic capital, blended finance and de-risking tools move projects from concept to implementation and scale.

#DBSA participated in #AGES2026 under the theme “From Ambition to Action.” Mookho Mathaba unpacked how blended finance enables the viability of green and biodiversity bonds in Africa and moves projects from environmental concepts to bankable opportunities. Learn more: dbsa.org/solutions/clim…

Michael Hillary, Group Executive: Treasury & Balance Sheet Management at DBSA, recently participated in the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) conference currently underway. The discussion centres on issuer–investor dynamics in emerging markets and the catalytic role of development finance in strengthening capital markets. #ICMA #CapitalMarkets #DBSA #InfrastructureFinance

#DBSA is engaging stakeholders at the LMA–ICMA Conference, 25–26 Feb at CTICC. Michael Hillary, DBSA’s Group Executive:Treasury joined a panel on funding growth & managing risk, covering issuer needs, investor expectations & debt structuring. Connect with Treasury on sustainable funding & infrastructure capital. #InfrastructureFinance #CapitalMarkets #DBSA

Health infrastructure is being prioritised to strengthen public healthcare delivery. At #SONA2026 the government announced substantial investment in the construction and revitalisation of academic hospitals, starting with Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital. These upgrades will be financed through partnerships between public and private institutions, reinforcing capacity, advancing medical training and improving access to quality care. The #DBSA’s purpose is to support public and private sector-led health infrastructure projects that promotes sustainable development and are aligned with the goals of the department of health. We do this by engaging with financial instruments that will enable investment to be made available. The DBSA’s desired impact is to ensure a strengthened health care and medical systems that delivers effective health services to all individuals

Housing delivery remains central to spatial justice and inclusive growth. At #SONA2026 the government has announced an allocation of R500 million to Phase 4 of construction in District Six, alongside continued restitution housing to restore dignity and opportunity. Reforms to the affordable housing model will shift toward ownership and rental subsidies, driving urban spatial transformation, reducing commuting costs and bringing people closer to economic opportunity.

State property reform takes shape. Government has announced the establishment of a professional State Property Company to transform and better manage its vast asset base, comprising of 88,000 buildings and 5 million hectares of land. The reform signals a decisive shift toward more strategic asset management, improved accountability and unlocking greater economic value from public property.

Representing DBSA at the SADC DFI CEOs Forum in Luanda, Lebogang Seperepere engaged on climate-smart infrastructure, regional trade corridors, blended finance and cross-border capital mobilisation critical levers for accelerating regional integration and sustainable growth. #SADC #InfrastructureFinance #RegionalIntegration

Digital infrastructure is scaling at pace. Over R50 billion investment is expected over the next three years to strengthen South Africa’s digital backbone, including the expansion of data centres (with 55 already built). The #SONA2026 highlighted advancing digital public infrastructure through the rollout of a Digital ID and the digitisation of key services, from driver’s licences and matric certificates to SASSA eligibility. #DBSA’s forthcoming research shows that South Africa will need to invest between R108 billion and R142 billion in the coming years to connect all households to high-speed broadband. This investment is driven by distance for fixed network infrastructure and the expected minimum download speed. The #DBSA supports the adoption of the universal meaningful connectivity (UMC) framework as the basis for a national digital inclusion strategy.

Energy reform is accelerating and the future is cleaner, more resilient and investment ready. At #SONA2026 the president announced that by 2030, more than 40% of South Africa’s electricity supply is projected to come from renewables, with major grid expansion under way to unlock private investment. An independent transmission entity is being established, the first round of independent transmission projects is launching, and provincial interventions aim to eliminate load reduction by the following year; driving long-term sustainability and lowering electricity costs through solar and wind. The #DBSA’s supports the development and funding of energy projects to ensure a just transition to low carbon economies. Through our bespoke programmes and project preparation capability, we continue to finance a wide range of technologies across the energy value chain. Our deep expertise and institutional credence allows us to work with partners in finding solutions to ensure the building of local capacity to invest in manufacturing, infrastructure and skills. Our new Critical Minerals Finance Strategy will support the critical minerals value chain, positioning the country as a global player.

Transport reform is gaining momentum. The #SONA2026 confirmed the acceleration of rail and ports reform to unlock efficiency, investment and trade competitiveness: · Private rail operators granted access to the national network · Major Public-Private Partnerships concessions across port terminals and rail corridors · Durban Pier 2 Container Terminal concession signed with an international operator · High-speed rail planning underway between Johannesburg–Musina and eThekwini–Johannesburg #DBSA works closely with the Department of Transport pursuing infrastructure investment through the Private Sector Participation (PSP) Programme. Housed and managed by the DBSA, this bespoke solution seeks to source blended capital from private sector, institutional investors, development finance institutions and multilateral development banks, to fully rebuild and integrate port and rail corridors systems across Southern Africa.

Water security took centre stage at #SONA2026. The #SONA2026 has announced a National Water Crisis Committee, chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to unify and accelerate interventions across the country. Over R156 billion is proposed to be invested in water and sanitation infrastructure over the next three years; including new dams, upgrades and catalytic projects such as the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. A National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency will also be established to strengthen long-term delivery. At local government level, reform is key, where R54 billion in metro incentives is proposed to: o Reform of water, sanitation and electricity services o Ring-fencing water revenues for maintenance o Fixing pipes, reservoirs and pumping stations The #DBSA supports the government in this bold step toward restoring basic services through our ring-fenced Water Programmes Office (WPO) in partnership with the national department. We provide financial and non-financial solutions to the various water boards, TCTA and local municipalities – thus address the water and sanitation challenges that exist in South Africa and strengthen long-term water resilience for our communities.

At #MiningIndaba2026, @afreximbank and DBSA signed a landmark MRPA to scale trade finance across Africa. CEO Boitumelo Mosako: “This partnership unlocks Africa’s trade and industrial potential, de-risking cross-border trade and accelerating beneficiation.” #DBSA #CriticalMinerals #AfCFTA

Today at #MiningIndaba2026, DBSA Group Executive & CIO Mohale Rakgate unpacked the expansion of public-private infrastructure models. Through SA’s Infrastructure Fund, over R102bn has been unlocked, proving collaboration builds infrastructure at scale.

DBSA CEO Boitumelo Mosako takes the #MiningIndaba2026 stage tomorrow (13:00–14:30) at Industry Intel, Red Sea Stage, unpacking how financing energy and mineral corridors can drive regional integration and growth across Africa. #DBSA