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As the SADC Development Finance Institutions CEOs’ Forum 2026 comes to a close, we reflect on a powerful week of dialogue, collaboration, and regional leadership. From 9–13 February 2026, development finance leaders, policymakers, and institutional partners convened in Luanda to strengthen cooperation across infrastructure, critical minerals, climate finance, PPPs, and regional industrialisation. The main conference […]

The SADC-DFRC, in partnership with the BDA – Banco de Desenvolvimento de Angola, will host the SADC Development Finance Institutions (DFI) Chief Executive Officers Forum on 12–13 February 2026 in Luanda, Angola. Held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Future: The Role of DFIs Supporting Regional Integration and Sustainable Growth,” the Forum will bring together DFI leaders, […]

The SADC-DFRC hosted yet another impactful Meet the CEO session at Protea Hotel By Marriott Gaborone Masa Square, led by the Centre’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula. Held under the theme “Finish Strong”, the session aimed to create a platform where influential leaders share lived experiences to inspire and equip young professionals. A key […]

The SADC-DFRC participated in the 2025 Global Development Finance Conference, held from 12–13 November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Our CEO, Zwelibanzi Sapula, moderated a session under the theme “Development Finance in a Geopolitically Uncertain World.” During the discussion, Mr. Sapula highlighted that to cushion the impacts of global geopolitical challenges, SADC must strengthen […]

What truly drives success — skills, technology, or people? At the latest Meet the CEO session, leaders reminded us that it all begins with the human being behind the title. “The way you do one thing is the way you do everything.” — Zwelibanzi Sapula “Don’t shrink yourself. Own your space.” — Mlungisi Jackalas “Know […]

The SADC-DFRC is looking for a Finance and Operations Officer with strong financial management capability, but just as importantly, someone who brings the right soft skills to thrive in our environment. You need to be someone who is: Proactive and accountable: follows through without being micromanaged; Professional communicator: can engage with DFIs and service providers with […]

Fostering cooperation to strengthen private-sector participation and sustainable investment across the region. The SADC-DFRC recently met with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to explore areas of collaboration on public-private partnerships (PPPs), investment frameworks, and access to climate-aligned financing across SADC. The engagement brought together Christoph Schmidt (GIZ Country Director: Botswana/SADC), and the DFRC […]

Building stronger partnerships for industrialization and regional growth. On 15 October 2025, the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) held a courtesy meeting with the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) to explore collaboration on enhancing infrastructure financing, investment facilitation, and capacity-building for SEZs in Botswana and across the SADC region. The discussions brought together SEZA’s […]

The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) is proud to highlight the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, in the Ukusimama Foundation CEO Fireside Chat. In his conversation, Mr. Sapula shared his career journey, from chemical engineering to development finance leadership, and the powerful lessons learned along the way: Say yes to […]

The SADC-DFRC CEO, Mr Zwelibanzi Sapula, accompanied by Learning & Development Lead, Maipelo Stroh, paid a courtesy call to the Deputy Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance in Mauritius, Mr. Anandsing Acharuz. The meeting provided a valuable platform to explore strategic areas of collaboration aimed at driving sustainable development and regional integration for and beyond Mauritius. […]