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Market Outlook: Transforming South African Universities – A Pathway to Energy Security and Climate Resilience

The Africa-Infrastructure Desk, operating under the NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF), is launching an innovative project to address South Africa’s climate change and energy security challenges. This project is funded by the United Kingdom (UK) Government through its International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio under the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme. UK PACT […]

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In the Spotlight: Plugging the Leaks – SWPN’s Innovative Approach to Non-Revenue Water in South Africa

As South Africa faces increasing water scarcity challenges, the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) has emerged as a pivotal force in addressing one of the most critical issues in water management: non-revenue water (NRW). Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions, the SWPN is spearheading efforts to reduce water losses and improve water use efficiency across

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In the Spotlight: Revitalising the Maputo and North-South Corridor: A Collaborative Approach to Efficient Trade

In recent years, the Maputo and North-South Corridor, vital trade routes connecting several Southern African countries, have been facing significant challenges. Delays, inefficiencies, and infrastructure issues have hampered the movement of goods, impacting regional trade and economic growth. However, a collaborative effort between public and private sector stakeholders is working to address these challenges in

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In the Spotlight: Turning the Tide on Gauteng’s Water Woes – How the SWPN is Spearheading Solutions

As Gauteng, South Africa’s economic heartland, teeters on the brink of a devastating water crisis, the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) stepped up to the plate, mobilising a coordinated, multi-stakeholder response to avert disaster. The Looming Catastrophe Neglected infrastructure, ballooning demand, and rampant non-revenue water losses has pushed the province’s water supply to the brink.

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[WEBINAR]: From risk to resilience: Integrating sustainable water management into CSI

South Africa’s water challenges are many. It is one of the 30 driest countries in the world, with prolonged droughts due to the climate crisis exacerbating the problem. We also face issues such as ageing and inadequate water infrastructure, unsustainable water use, contamination by sewage and bacteria, and poor protection of water source areas. In

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Programme Update: Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN)

The Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) is a multistakeholder (public, private and civil society) partnership hosted by the NEPAD Business Foundation. This partnership was established in response to a request by the late Minister Edna Molewa (the then Dept of Water Affairs), at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in 2011 in Davos, Switzerland

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Programme Update: Africa Infrastructure Desk (Afri-ID)

Afri-ID was established to support NEPAD’s thematic areas of regional integration and infrastructure development. It mobilises private sector participation in key initiatives such as the SADC Regional Infrastructure Development Masterplan, the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP), and the NEPAD Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) projects. Through its programmes, Afri-ID facilitates: •

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Programme Update: SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance

The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance was established as the representative body for the apex tourism private sector in the SADC region. It supports SADC’s goals of regional integration and sustainable tourism development, aligning with several key initiatives within the SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030 to boost the value, quality and sustainable growth of travel and

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Words from our CEO: Delivering on the NBF Mission

As we reflect on the past year, we find ourselves in an operating environment that continues to test our resilience and adaptability. The ongoing global economic uncertainties, coupled with local And regional challenges, have presented both obstacles and opportunities for our work in fostering Africa’s development. Our mission to champion and coordinate development programmes through

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