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. […]

The SADC-DFRC was proud to participate in SADC Industrialisation Week 2026 in Durban, South Africa, where our Executive Director, Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, served as a panellist on 29 July 2026. During the discussion on financing regional infrastructure and accelerating industrialisation, Mr. Sapula emphasised that the region’s greatest challenge is not the lack of capital, but […]

The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) is pleased to be featured in today’s edition of the DailyNews, under the headline “Domestic funding vital – official.” In the interview, SADC-DFRC Executive Director, Mr Zwelibanzi Sapula, underscores the importance of mobilising domestic financial resources, including pension funds and other institutional capital, to finance critical infrastructure and […]

SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) was honoured to pay a courtesy call on the Vice President and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Botswana, His Honour Mr. Nkosinathi Ndaba Gaolathe. The SADC-DFRC delegation was led by our Executive Director, Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, accompanied by Ms. Chazha Ludo Macheng, Executive Officer: CEO’s Office & […]

The SADC-DFRC delegation was honoured to pay a courtesy call on Ms. Lovita Ramguttee, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, reaffirming our shared commitment to advancing sustainable development across the SADC region. The SADC-DFRC delegation was led by Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, Executive Director, and included Ms. Chazha Ludo Macheng, Executive Officer & Strategic Stakeholder […]

The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) paid a courtesy call on Dr. Sayed O. Timuno, Secretary for Macroeconomic Policy, Ministry of Finance, Botswana, reaffirming our shared commitment to strengthening collaboration in support of Botswana’s development priorities and the broader regional integration agenda. The discussions focused on the SADC-DFRC’s regional mandate and evolving strategic priorities, […]