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As the September edition of the SADC Development Finance Institutions CEOs’ Forum 2026 comes to a close, we reflect on a significant week of dialogue, collaboration and regional leadership. From 14–18 September 2026, leaders from development finance institutions, government, the private sector and multilateral organisations convened at the Industrial Development Corporation in Sandton, South Africa, […]

SADC-DFRC Executive Director, Zwelibanzi Sapula, has called for a fundamental rethink of how the region connects its substantial pools of institutional capital with its development financing needs. Speaking recently at Capacity Building for Board Members of CISNA, Mr Sapula highlighted that Africa holds an estimated US$1.1 trillion in institutional investor assets, while SADC continues to […]

SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) Executive Director, Mr Zwelibanzi Sapula, participated as a keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Eswatini Institutional Investors Forum, held on 27 and 28 August 2026 in the Kingdom of Eswatini. In his address, Mr Sapula emphasised that Africa’s challenge is not simply a shortage of capital, but the difficulty […]

The Executive Director of the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC), Mr Zwelibanzi Sapula, paid a courtesy call on the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC), Professor Selinah Busang. The engagement focused on how BHC can leverage its membership of the SADC Development Finance Institutions Network to strengthen institutional capacity, mobilise […]

The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) had the privilege of paying a courtesy call on Dr. Kimanzi Muthengi, UNICEF Representative, during a productive engagement at the Unicef Botswana offices. The meeting was led by our Executive Director, Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, accompanied by Ms. Chazha Macheng, Executive Officer & Strategic Stakeholder Relations, and Mr. Bryan […]

The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre proudly recognises Mrs. Malefo Kawanza, Head of Finance & Partnerships, for representing the Centre at the 3rd Meeting of the Task Force for the Review of the AADFI Prudential Standards, Guidelines and Rating System (PSGRS) for African Development Finance Institutions. Convened by the Association of African Development Finance Institutions […]

On 17 August 2026, the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) held a constructive courtesy engagement with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in Namibia to explore opportunities for stronger collaboration in advancing housing delivery and development finance. The engagement, led by Mr Zwelibanzi Sapula, Executive Director of SADC-DFRC, provided an opportunity to better understand NHE’s […]

On 7 August 2026, the SADC-DFRC was delighted to participate in the Business Botswana’s 18th Annual Golf Day, held at the Stanbic Bank Gaborone Golf Club, as a Premium Hole Sponsor. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with businesses, stakeholders and fellow participants while showcasing the work of SADC-DFRC in advancing development finance and […]

We proudly congratulate Mrs. Malefo Kawanza, Head of Finance & Partnerships at the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre, on being featured in the latest edition of the BICA Technical eBulletin, Issue No. 99 July 2026. In her article, “Advancing Sustainable Development Through Financial Inclusion,” Mrs. Kawanza represents the SADC-DFRC by sharing valuable insights into the […]

The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) was honoured to attend the Genocost Commemoration and Candle Lighting Ceremony held on 2 August 2026, hosted by the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Botswana under the leadership of His Excellency Patrick Mutombo Kambila, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo Embassy in Botswana. […]