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The pandemic will be a deciding factor in the region’s economic fortunes. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Southern Africa is set for an economic rebound in 2021 and 2022, provided the COVID-19 pandemic tapers off, according to African Development Bank (AfDB)

Membership and partnership in the Lusophone Compact is open to AfDB Portuguese-speaking member countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on 2 December signed a partnership agreement admitting IFC as the first institutional partner to the Development Finance Compact for Portuguese-Speaking Countries of Africa, or the Lusophone Compact

Tanzanias GDP last year grew by 4.8%. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Tanzania economy is poised to grow steadily to reach 8% in five years, which hinges on increased positive utilisation of resources and growth in productivity

Soaring metal prices and food commodities have surpassed pre-pandemic levels. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

After 2020 regional downturn, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) economy grew at 3.7% in 2021 led by expansion in industry and services but still experienced weaker growth in gross fixed investment

The grant is earmarked for SME targeting local content and women-owned business. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$1.5mn to Mozambique to boost the development of local content

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