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The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) invites qualified service providers to submit proposals for Outsourced ICT Support Services . Scope: ICT support, server & network management,

We had an inspiring evening at our latest Meet the CEO session, hosted by SADC-DFRC. The conversation with Randall Newman, Co-Founder & CEO of Verbosec, was nothing short of transformative. Randall shared his journey, from a curious student experimenting with computers to building one of Botswana’s most dynamic tech companies. His story reminded us that: […]

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Malefo Kawanza, Membership & Partnership Coordinator at the SADC-DFRC, will join the 4th Annual Botswana Institutional Investors Series 2025 as a distinguished speaker! Date: 17th – 18th September 2025 Venue: Royal Aria Convention Centre, Tlokweng, Gaborone Held under the theme “Allocating to Alternative Assets – Infrastructure and Other […]

On 11 August 2025, the SADC-DFRC paid a courtesy call to the Botswana Development Corporation Caretaker Managing Director, Mr. Oteng Keabetswe. The SADC-DFRC delegation included: • Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula – Chief Executive Officer • Ms. Malefo Maidi – Membership and Partnership Coordinator • Ms. Maipelo Stroh – Learning and Development Lead • Mr. Bryan Masheleng – […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC), Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, undertook a courtesy visit with Mr. Woel Lala Herilaza, Chief Executive Officer of SONAPAR (Société Nationale de Participation), in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The meeting provided a platform to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration between SADC-DFRC and SONAPAR, with a shared focus […]

The SADC-DFRC CEO, Zwelibanzi Sapula, joined by Maipelo Stroh, Senior Capacity Building Officer unpacked the future of development finance in the SADC region live on Botswana Television (BTV). With SADC facing a staggering US$402 billion annual investment gap, the CEO emphasized that while the challenge is significant, it is not insurmountable. He outlined bold, practical […]

“The solutions to the problems that we have are right here in Africa.” – Zwelibanzi Sapula, SADC-DFRC CEO Our CEO had the honour of joining Yarona FM for a radio interview to share insights on the important work of the SADC-DFRC and the critical role of development finance in shaping Africa’s future. During the conversation, […]

The SADC-DFRC recently held a courtesy visit with the European Union Delegation to Botswana and SADC. The meeting brought together Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, CEO of the SADC-DFRC, as well as Mr. Clément Boutillier, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration aligned with a shared commitment to regional integration, […]

Theme: Bold Steps, Shared Future – Building the DFRC of Tomorrow From 26th – 27th June 2025, the SADC-DFRC convened the region’s foremost development finance leaders for the SADC DFI CEOs Forum in Gaborone, Botswana. Set against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and regional transformation, the Forum underscored the urgency for Development Finance Institutions […]

Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula M. Inst. D, the Chief Executive Officer of the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC), recently conducted a meeting with Mr. Hiroyasu Tonokawa, the Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Botswana. This meeting served as a valuable opportunity to reinforce collaboration and foster synergies between the two organizations. […]