The SADC-DFRC recently held a courtesy visit with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), bringing together Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, CEO of the SADC-DFRC; Ms. Maipelo Stroh, Senior Capacity Building Officer; and Mr. Markus Scheuermaier, Senior Country Officer for Botswana and Lesotho. The meeting focused on potential areas of collaboration to unlock private sector investment, enhance infrastructure […]

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, 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. Discussions involved the […]

Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, Chief Executive Officer of the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC), recently held a courtesy call with Mr. Godfrey B. Molefe, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA). The meeting, convened in Gaborone, served as a platform to align strategic visions, and enhance collaboration between the two institutions in […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC), Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, participated as a panellist at the SADC Green Bond Programme Workshop held from 25–26 March 2025 at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino. The two-day workshop, themed “Sustainability Workshop on Mobilising Capital Using Thematic Instruments in the SADC Region,” was hosted […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC), Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, recently paid a productive courtesy visit with Her Excellency Ms. Thaninga Shope-Soumah, the High Commissioner of South Africa to Botswana. This significant meeting aimed to fortify the relationship between South Africa and the SADC-DFRC, focusing on collaborative initiatives that promote development finance objectives within […]

During the 4th AEEP Forum held in March 2025, Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula, CEO of the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre, joined a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the critical role of the private sector in financing Africa’s energy transition. Sapula emphasized that sustainable infrastructure development is not merely about construction; it begins with robust […]