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December 13, 2025

Le Président Evariste Ndayishimiye inaugure l’Immeuble “Ikirezi” et lance officiellement la Bourse du Burundi

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Chef de l’État burundais, Son Excellence Évariste Ndayishimiye, a officiellement inauguré le nouvel immeuble dénommé « Ikirezi », abritant le siège de la Banque Commerciale du Burundi (BANCOBU). À cette occasion, le Président de la République a salué et félicité l’équipe dirigeante de la BANCOBU pour la réalisation de cette infrastructure moderne, alignée à la Vision du Burundi émergent en 2040 et développé en 2060.

Dans le même cadre, Son Excellence Évariste Ndayishimiye a procédé au lancement officiel du marché des capitaux, marquant l’ouverture solennelle de la Bourse du Burundi. Par le geste symbolique de la sonnerie de la cloche, le Chef de l’État a donné le coup d’envoi d’un marché financier appelé à être solide, inclusif et moteur du développement économique national.

L’immeuble Ikirezi est un complexe moderne comprenant plusieurs bureaux, des salles de réunions, un mall destiné aux activités commerciales, un parking d’une capacité de 131 véhicules, ainsi qu’une piscine à eau thermale artificielle. Une visite guidée a été assurée par l’Administratrice Directrice Générale de la BANCOBU, Madame Trinitas Girukwishaka.

À l’issue de cette visite, le Président de la République a procédé à la coupure du ruban inaugural, à la signature du livre d’or de l’immeuble Ikirezi.

Dans son allocution, Son Excellence Évariste Ndayishimiye a exprimé sa satisfaction face à cet édifice de haut standing, tout en exhortant les opérateurs économiques à mutualiser leurs capitaux afin de renforcer les investissements et de redynamiser l’économie nationale. Il a particulièrement insisté sur la nécessité pour les investisseurs burundais de travailler en synergie pour la création d’industries de transformation, au regard des importantes potentialités minières récemment identifiées à travers le territoire national.

Enfin, le Chef de l’État a appelé la population burundaise à un travail assidu et productif en vue d’accroître les exportations et de générer des devises. Il a également encouragé les institutions bancaires à étendre leurs agences à l’intérieur du pays, afin de mieux accompagner une population de plus en plus engagée dans les activités génératrices de revenus et le développement durable du Burundi.

Distribué par APO Group pour Présidence de la République du Burundi.

December 13, 2025

ConstructAfrica Hosts its First Ambassador Town Hall, Marking a Milestone in Advancing Africa’s Construction Leadership

Source: APO

On Friday, 28 November 2025, ConstructAfrica (https://ConstructAfrica.com/) successfully convened its inaugural Ambassador Town Hall Meeting, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders from across Africa’s construction, infrastructure, finance, legal, education, technology, and policy sectors. This historic gathering marks the formal introduction of the ConstructAfrica Ambassadors Programme, an initiative designed by the ConstructAfrica Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) to champion excellence, collaboration, and thought leadership across the continent’s built-environment ecosystem.

The Town Hall set the foundation for a new pan-African community of experts committed to strengthening Africa’s construction sector, one of the continent’s most important engines of economic and social development.

A Milestone for Africa’s Construction Future

The inaugural Town Hall highlighted both the significance of Africa’s construction and infrastructure landscape and the urgent need for coordinated leadership. The sector (one of the fastest-growing globally) contributes up to 11% of GDP in key African markets, attracts trillions of dollars in pipeline investments, and serves as a catalyst for job creation, industrialisation, regional integration, and improved quality of life across the continent.

Against this backdrop, the Ambassadors Programme aims to mobilise 100 influential leaders by 2026 to help shape a more sustainable, investable, and globally competitive construction industry for Africa.

In introducing the ConstructAfrica Ambassadors Programme, Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE, Chair of ConstructAfrica Industry Advisory Board (CIAB), said, “We are delighted to have secured the commitment of highly qualified and enthusiastic corporate executives across the African continent to form the first cohort of the Ambassadors. The Ambassadors Programme brings together a carefully selected group of exceptional professionals and visionaries committed to advancing Africa’s infrastructure transformation. The initiative will serve as a global think tank and collaborative network, elevating Africa’s voice in development discourse and strengthening the flow of insights, innovations, and best practices across the sector. On behalf of the CIAB, I would like to welcome onboard our new ambassadors and look forward to collaborating with each member towards the successful delivery of future programme – strengthening the African construction sector.”

Demonstrating ConstructAfrica’s Commitment to Excellence

The launch of the Town Hall and Ambassadors Programme signals ConstructAfrica’s deepening commitment to supporting Africa’s construction ecosystem with reliable market intelligence, strategic dialogue, and platforms for knowledge exchange.

Sharing his reflections on the significance of the programme, Dr. Segun Faniran, Founder and Publisher of ConstructAfrica, said: “The ConstructAfrica Ambassadors Programme brings together distinguished thought leaders from diverse fields across key sectors relevant to the African construction landscape. Through this initiative, we are building a powerful network of visionaries committed to advancing industry standards, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of infrastructure development in Africa. The programme reflects ConstructAfrica’s commitment to market intelligence, thought leadership, and sustainable growth, laying the foundation for a more connected and resilient continent.”

As a pan-African hub for data, insights, and thought leadership, ConstructAfrica remains dedicated to empowering investors, developers, policymakers, and practitioners to make informed decisions that lead to sustainable, impactful infrastructure delivery.

The Town Hall concluded with expressions of gratitude to the inaugural cohort of Ambassadors – leaders whose expertise and passion reflect ConstructAfrica’s vision of building a stronger, more connected, and more resilient Africa.

LIST OF THE AMBASSADORS

S/N	Name	Role	Area of Expertise	Country
1	Jumoke Ogundare	Chief Executive Officer, Lagos Lagoon Highways Limited	Developer & Investor	Nigeria
2	Hakeem Ogunniran	Chair, Eximia Realty	Housing Development	Nigeria
3	Grace Bema	Managing Director, BCHOD Consulting Engineers	Design Engineering	Zimbabwe
4	Rob Morson	Partner, Pinsent Masons	Legal / Solicitors	South Africa
5	Tunde Fagbemi	Chair, Dukia Gold	Aviation & Mining	Nigeria
6	Eddie Andrews	Deputy Mayor of Cape Town	Government	South Africa
7	Colette Yende	Chief Procurement Officer, Transnet Engineering	Procurement	South Africa
8	Bruce Mutaurwa	Chief Executive Officer, Rapidus Engineering	Civil Engineering	South Africa
9	Nkgatho Tlale	Deputy Vice Chancellor, Tshwane University of Technology	Engineering / Academic Leadership	South Africa
10	Mqhele Dlodlo	Vice Chancellor, NUST, Zimbabwe	Engineering / Academic Leadership	Zimbabwe
11	Vibhuti Jain	MD, Regional Head of Africa, DFC	Infrastructure Finance	South Africa
12	Denamo Addisie	Professor, Addis Ababa University	Construction Project Management	Ethiopia
13	Sophonias Deneke	Director, Amigos Institute	Construction Technology	Ethiopia
14	Wubishet Jekale Menegsha	Director, Jekale CM Consultancy	Construction	Ethiopia
15	Shiferaw Alemu	Program Director, Ethiopian Aviation	Infrastructure Development	Ethiopia
16	Refilwe S. Buthelezi	President, Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO)	Engineering Leadership	South Africa
17	Kazawedi Papias	Managing Director, TASK Africa	Engineering Leadership	Tanzania
18	James Afolalu	Program Manager (Data), Cognizant	Infrastructure Asset Management; IT	Nigeria
19	Alfie Chimedza	Director, Programme Advisory, Gleeds	Infrastructure Advisory	Zimbabwe
20	Yusuf Abdi	Construction Engineer, Cullen, Grummitt & Roe	Construction Engineering	Somalia
21	Bwalya Lumbwe	Construction Dispute Expert, Incipio, Zambia	Construction Law; FIDIC	Zambia
22	Derrick Nkera	Director, Turner & Townsend, Rwanda	Cost Management; Construction Consulting; East Africa	Rwanda
23	Lanre Lawale	Group Leader, Technical Specialist Services – India, Middle East and Africa, Arup	Façade Engineering	Nigeria
24	Wale Okubadejo	Managing Partner, OAC Architects	Architecture	Nigeria
25	Igbuan Okaisobor	Chief Executive Officer, Construction Kaiser	Construction Business	Nigeria
26	Claire Barclay	Partner, Pinsent Masons	Construction Law; Infrastructure Project Planning; Finance Structuring; Risk Management	South Africa
27	Theophilus Shittu	UNESCO Chair in Earthen Architecture, Building Cultures, and Sustainable Development	Sustainable Architecture; Urbanism; Architectural Technology; Construction Technology; Construction Management	Nigeria
28	Ronald Mbiu	Consultant Quantity Surveyor & Construction Project Manager, Endelevu Designs, Kenya	Sustainable Design & Construction Services	Kenya
29	Charles Malek	Global Director, Structural & Bridge Engineering, Dar Al Handasah (DAR)	Bridge Engineering; Building Structures; 3D Printing	(based in Lebanon)
30	Hussein Mohammed	Professor of Civil Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria	Engineering Materials; Operational & Performance Evaluation of Engineering Structures	Nigeria
31	Aramide Adeyoye	Chief Executive Officer, ABM Infrastructure Advisory	Infrastructure Planning; Engineering Procurement & Construction	Nigeria
32	Katelula Kaswaga	Bridge Engineer, Yoosh	Bridge Engineering	Tanzania
33	Vishal Haripersad	Managing Director, Knight Piésold Southern Africa	Engineering (Mining & Infrastructure)	South Africa
34	Rizwan Qadri	Managing Director, Riz Consulting Services Limited	Infrastructure & Consulting	Tanzania
35	Brighton Mapfumo	Project Manager, Seychelles Infrastructure Agency	Project Management & Quantity Surveying	Seychelles
36	Charles Gavamukulya	Managing Director (Contracts and Commercial Lead), CG Engineering Consults	Construction Law & Dispute Resolution	Uganda
37	Concepter Ouma	Quantity Surveyor	Quantity Surveying	Kenya
38	John Beecroft	Chief Executive Officer, Tetramanor	Finance; Contracting	Nigeria
39	Effie Mpakati-Gama	Vice-Chancellow, University of Hebron, Malawi; Consultant, Sustainable Construction, Malawi	Sustainability; Green Construction	Malawi
40	Marzia Traverso	Professor of Sustainability in Civil Engineering; Co-founder, Circular SRL	Sustainability; Green Construction	(based in Germany)
41	Kahilu Kajimo-Shakantu	Department Head, Quantity Survey & Construction Management, University of the Free State	Construction	South Africa
42	Abimbola Windapo	Deputy Dean, University of Cape Town	Construction	South Africa / Nigeria
43	Olusegun Ijalana	Senior Architect / Project Manager, Seychelles Infrastructure Agency	Architecture	Nigeria / Seychelles
44	Marde van Wyk	Private Markets Principal Consultant, 27four	Finance	South Africa
45	Elton Zingwevu	Chief Executive Officer, Excellentia Training Solutions	Insurance	South Africa
46	Femi Edun	Director, Frontier Capital Ltd	Project Structuring	Nigeria
47	Halima Kyari	Director, Access Bank PLC	Risk Management	Nigeria

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of ConstructAfrica.

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About ConstructAfrica:
ConstructAfrica is the premier pan-African platform delivering actionable market intelligence, real-time project insights, and thought-leadership across the continent’s construction and infrastructure sectors. Through its editorial content, data products, webinars, events, and advisory engagements, ConstructAfrica supports stakeholders in navigating Africa’s dynamic built-environment landscape.

For more information, visit https://ConstructAfrica.com/

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December 13, 2025

Inteligência Artifical em África: Relatório do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento projeta uma subida de 1 bilião de dólares no Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) até 2035 devido ao aumento da produtividade

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) divulgou um relatório que estabelece um roteiro estratégico para desbloquear o potencial económico e social da inteligência artificial (IA) em toda a África. Desenvolvido no âmbito do Grupo de Trabalho sobre Transformação Digital do G20, o relatório com o título ‘Ganhos de produtividade da IA em África: caminhos para a eficiência do trabalho, o crescimento económico e a transformação inclusiva’ oferece uma visão geral do potencial da IA para promover o desenvolvimento.

Baixar Relatório: https://apo-opa.co/4qrgJft

O estudo, realizado pela empresa de consultoria Bazara Tech, conclui que a implementação inclusiva da IA poderia gerar até 1 bilião de dólares ao PIB até 2035 – o equivalente a quase um terço da produção económica atual do continente. Esse potencial é sustentado pela crescente capacidade digital de África, demografia favorável e reformas setoriais em curso, tornando-a uma das regiões mais promissoras para o crescimento impulsionado pela IA em todo o mundo.

De acordo com o relatório, espera-se que os dividendos da IA se concentrem em setores selecionados de alto impacto, em vez de se espalharem uniformemente por toda a economia africana. A análise identificou cinco setores prioritários – agricultura (20%), comércio grossista e retalhista (14%), manufatura e indústria 4.0 (9%), finanças e inclusão (8%) e saúde e ciências da vida (7%) – que, juntos, devem capturar 58% dos ganhos totais da IA, ou aproximadamente 580 mil milhões de dólares até 2035. Estes setores combinam dimensão económica, prontidão para adotar a IA e forte potencial para proporcionar resultados de desenvolvimento inclusivos.

“Definimos as ações-chave neste relatório, identificando as áreas onde a implementação inicial se deve concentrar”, afirmou Nicholas Williams, gerente da Divisão de Operações de TIC do Banco. “O Banco está pronto para libertar investimentos para apoiar essas ações. Esperamos que o setor privado e o governo utilizem esses investimentos para garantir que alcancemos os ganhos de produtividade identificados e criemos empregos de qualidade”, acrescentou.

O relatório afirma que a concretização do potencial da IA depende de cinco facilitadores interligados: dados, computação, competências, confiança e capital. Dados fiáveis e interoperáveis constituem a base da IA, enquanto uma infraestrutura de computação escalável garante que as soluções possam ser implementadas de forma eficiente em todo o continente. O relatório observa que uma força de trabalho qualificada é essencial para desenvolver, implementar e manter sistemas de IA, e que a confiança – construída através da governação e de quadros regulamentares – sustenta a adoção. O relatório observa ainda que os facilitadores, juntamente com um investimento de capital adequado para reduzir os riscos da inovação e acelerar a implementação, “promoveriam um ciclo de crescimento impulsionado pela IA”.

O relatório também descreve um roteiro em três fases para a preparação de África para a IA: ignição (2025-27), consolidação (2028-31) e escala (2032-35).

“Alcançar os primeiros marcos até 2026 colocará o motor da IA africana em movimento”, afirmou Ousmane Fall, diretor de Desenvolvimento Industrial e Comercial do Banco. “O desafio de África já não é o que fazer, mas sim fazê-lo a tempo”.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media:
Amba Mpoke-Bigg
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas
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Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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December 13, 2025

Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution: African Development Bank report projects $1 trillion in additional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035 with use of AI to enhance productivity

Source: APO

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation gives an overview of the potential of A1 to foster development.

Download Report: https://apo-opa.co/4qrgJft

The study, carried out by consulting firm Bazara Tech, finds that inclusive AI deployment could generate up to $1 trillion in additional GDP by 2035- equivalent to nearly one-third of the continent’s current economic output. This potential is underpinned by Africa’s growing digital capacity, favorable demographics, and ongoing sectoral reforms, making it one of the most promising regions for AI-driven growth globally.

According to the report the AI dividend is expected to be concentrated in select high-impact sectors, rather than spread evenly across Africa’s economy. Analysis identified five priority sectors—agriculture (20%), wholesale and retail (14%), manufacturing and Industry 4.0 (9%), finance and inclusion (8%), and health and life sciences (7%)—which together are projected to capture 58% of the total AI gains, or approximately $580 billion by 2035. These sectors combine economic size, readiness to adopt AI, and strong potential to deliver inclusive development outcomes.

“We have set out the key actions in this report, identifying the areas where initial implementation should be focused,” said Nicholas Williams, Manager of the ICT Operations Division at the Bank. “The Bank is ready to release investment to support these actions. We expect the private sector and the government to utilize this investment to ensure we achieve the identified productivity gains and create quality jobs”.

The report asserts that realising the potential of AI depends on five interlinked enablers: data, compute, skills, trust, and capital. Reliable and interoperable data forms the foundation for AI insights, while scalable compute infrastructure ensures solutions can be deployed efficiently across the continent. It notes that a skilled workforce is essential to develop, implement, and maintain AI systems, and trust—built through governance, and regulatory frameworks—underpins adoption. The report also notes that the enablers, together with adequate capital investment to de-risk innovation and accelerate deployment, would “foster a cycle of AI-driven growth.”

The report also outlines a three-phase roadmap toward Africa’s AI readiness: ignition (2025-27), consolidation (2028-31) and scale (2032-35).

“Achieving early milestones by 2026 will set Africa’s AI flywheel in motion,” said Ousmane Fall, Director of Industrial and Trade Development at the Bank. “Africa’s challenge is no longer what to do — it is doing it on time.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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email: media@afdb.org

About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.AfDB.org

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December 13, 2025

Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement développe une idée originale pour présenter ses solutions climatiques aux participants à la 30e Conférence des Parties (COP30)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Lors de la COP 30 qui s’est tenue à Belém (10-21 novembre), le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) a développé une idée originale pour présenter ses différentes solutions en matière de climat : des sessions parallèles ordinaires avec, d’un côté, des orateurs, et de l’autre, un public qui écoute. Le Groupe de la Banque a organisé en lieu et place, un dialogue interactif avec les participants pour échanger de façon directe et conviviale, autour d’un café, sur ses différentes solutions climatiques. Les discussions portaient sur l’accélération du développement durable et résilient face au changement climatique en Afrique.

De nombreux participants ont pu, à cette occasion, en apprendre davantage sur les actions du Groupe de la Banque en matière de lutte contre les changements climatiques et sur les guichets de financement climatique de l’institution panafricaine de développement.

Autour de la première table, Davinah Milenge, coordinatrice de programmes en chef, changement climatique et croissance verte au sein du Groupe de la Banque, a échangé avec les participants sur les initiatives spéciales de la Banque, notamment celles portant sur l’économie circulaire en Afrique.

Gareth Phillips, chef de la division du financement climatique et environnemental au sein du Groupe de la Banque, présent à la seconde table, a, lui, échangé avec ses interlocuteurs sur les initiatives de la Banque en matière de finance verte, avec un accent particulier sur l’initiative sur les banques vertes en Afrique. Quant à James Kinyangi, coordonnateur du Fonds spécial ClimDev et du Guichet d’action climatique, il a tenu ses interlocuteurs en haleine sur les services d’information climatique financés par la Banque dans le cadre de ces deux guichets de financement. Arona Soumaré, spécialiste régional en chef sur le changement climatique de la Banque en Afrique de l’Ouest, a dirigé le dialogue sur l’action climatique de l’institution dans cette région considérée comme l’un des « points chauds » en matière de changement climatique dans le monde, échangeant surtout avec ses interlocuteurs sur l’engagement de la Banque sur la synergie entre les trois Conventions de Rio (climat, biodiversité, désertification).

Cet événement a offert une occasion conviviale aux participants de poser des questions diverses liées aux actions de la Banque en matière de changement climatique et de croissance verte en Afrique.

Cette session parallèle, unique en son genre, a enthousiasmé l’audience de par son originalité, l’interaction directe entre orateurs et participants et l’ouverture, dont ont fait preuve les différents responsables de la Banque.

Reilo Idagiza Sirali et Lydia Wanjo, deux participantes kényanes, ont salué « l’idée originale » de cette session. « C’est comme si nous nous étions rencontrés autour du café pour discuter de problèmes pourtant sérieux sur l’avenir de la planète », s’est félicitée Lydia Wanjo.

Nakita Aboyo, ressortissante du Cameroun, a salué la tenue de cette rencontre qui a permis, en un tour de table, d’apprendre des résultats de financement de la Banque et d’autres actions de l’institution en faveur des jeunes tel que le Programme des jeunes professionnels.

« C’était très intéressant. J’ai beaucoup appris sur la transition énergétique juste, les Contributions déterminées au niveau national (CDN), les mesures de la Banque sur l’économie circulaire », a déclaré Maria Micah Maua, membre de la délégation des jeunes Kényans à la COP 30.

Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, chef de la division du Climat et de la Croissance verte au sein du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, en lançant les échanges, a expliqué que les pays africains, bien que contribuant à moins de 4 % des émissions mondiales, subissaient une hausse des températures, des phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes et une vulnérabilité croissante. Pourtant, l’Afrique est aussi un moteur de solutions climatiques, avec un vaste potentiel en matière d’énergies renouvelables, de minéraux critiques et certains des puits de carbone les plus importants au monde. « À la Banque africaine de développement, notre rôle est de contribuer à libérer ce potentiel grâce à une action intégrée et transformatrice », a déclaré M. Dorsouma. Il a souligné que sous la direction du président Sidi Ould Tah, le Groupe de la Banque vient d’adopter une nouvelle orientation stratégique structurée autour de « Quatre points cardinaux » guidant son action : « Premièrement, améliorer l’accès au capital pour libérer le potentiel financier de l’Afrique et accroître les investissements ; deuxièmement, réformer et consolider les systèmes financiers pour renforcer la résilience et accroître l’influence du continent ; troisièmement, tirer parti de la transformation démographique de l’Afrique grâce à l’innovation, aux compétences et à la création d’emplois, notamment pour la transition écologique ; quatrièmement, mettre en place des infrastructures et des chaînes de valeur résilientes face au changement climatique afin de garantir une croissance durable à long terme ».

« Les initiatives que nous abordons aujourd’hui – économie circulaire, services d’information climatique et finance verte – contribuent directement à ces axes prioritaires et illustrent comment la Banque intègre l’innovation, l’information et l’investissement pour impulser une action climatique à grande échelle », a ajouté M. Dorsouma.

Les échanges autour du café ont permis de mieux apprécier le rôle du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, qui demeure en première ligne en Afrique en matière d’adaptation et d’atténuation climatiques.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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December 13, 2025

Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento mostra ideia inovadora para apresentar as suas soluções climáticas aos participantes da 30ª Conferência das Partes (COP 30)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Durante a COP 30, realizada em Belém de 10 a 21 de novembro, o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) desenvolveu uma ideia original para apresentar as suas diferentes soluções climáticas: em vez de sessões paralelas regulares com, de um lado, oradores e, do outro, um público que os ouve, o Grupo Banco organizou um diá. interativo com os participantes para trocar ideias de forma direta e amigável, enquanto tomavam um café, sobre as suas diferentes soluções climáticas. As discussões centraram-se na aceleração do desenvolvimento sustentável e resiliente face às alterações climáticas em África.

Muitos participantes puderam, nessa ocasião, aprender mais sobre as ações do Grupo Banco na luta contra as alterações climáticas e sobre os mecanismos de financiamento climático da instituição pan-africana de desenvolvimento.

Na primeira mesa, Davinah Milenge, coordenadora-chefe de programas, alterações climáticas e crescimento verde do Grupo Banco, conversou com os participantes sobre as iniciativas especiais do Banco, nomeadamente as relacionadas com a economia circular em África.

Gareth Phillips, chefe da divisão de financiamento climático e ambiental do Grupo Banco, presente na segunda mesa, conversou com os seus interlocutores sobre as iniciativas do Banco em matéria de financiamento verde, com especial destaque para a iniciativa sobre bancos verdes em África. Quanto a James Kinyangi, coordenador do Fundo Especial ClimDev e da Janela de Ação Climática, manteve os seus interlocutores interessados sobre os serviços de informação climática financiados pelo Banco no âmbito destas duas janelas de financiamento. Arona Soumaré, especialista-chefe regional em alterações climáticas do Banco na África Ocidental, conduziu o diá. sobre a ação climática da instituição nesta região considerada um dos “pontos críticos” em matéria de alterações climáticas no mundo, trocando ideias com os seus interlocutores sobre o compromisso do Banco com a sinergia entre as três Convenções do Rio (clima, biodiversidade, desertificação).

Este evento proporcionou aos participantes uma oportunidade informal para colocarem diversas questões relacionadas com as ações do Banco em matéria de alterações climáticas e crescimento verde em África.

Esta sessão paralela, única no seu género, entusiasmou o público pela sua originalidade, pela interação direta entre oradores e participantes e pela abertura demonstrada pelos diferentes responsáveis do Banco.

Reilo Idagiza Sirali e Lydia Wanjo, duas participantes quenianas, elogiaram a “ideia original” desta sessão. “É como se nos tivéssemos reunido para tomar um café e discutir questões sérias sobre o futuro do planeta”, afirmou Lydia Wanjo.

Nakita Aboyo, cidadã do Camarões, elogiou a realização deste encontro, que permitiu, numa mesa redonda, conhecer os resultados do financiamento do Banco e outras ações da instituição em favor dos jovens, como o Programa de Jovens Profissionais.

“Foi muito interessante. Aprendi muito sobre a transição energética justa, as Contribuições Determinadas a Nível Nacional (CDN) e as medidas do Banco sobre a economia circular”, declarou Maria Micah Maua, membro da delegação de jovens quenianos na COP 30.

Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, chefe da divisão de Clima e Crescimento Verde do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, ao iniciar o debate, explicou que os países africanos, embora contribuam com menos de 4% das emissões globais, sofrem com o aumento das temperaturas, fenómenos meteorológicos extremos e uma vulnerabilidade crescente. No entanto, África é também um motor de soluções climáticas, com um vasto potencial em termos de energias renováveis, minerais críticos e alguns dos mais importantes sumidouros de carbono do mundo.

“No Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, o nosso papel é contribuir para libertar esse potencial através de uma ação integrada e transformadora”, afirmou Dorsouma. Salientou que, sob a liderança do presidente Sidi Ould Tah, o Grupo Banco acaba de adotar uma nova orientação estratégica estruturada em torno de ‘quatro pontos cardeais’ que orientam a sua ação: “Em primeiro lugar, melhorar o acesso ao capital para libertar o potencial financeiro de África e aumentar os investimentos; em segundo lugar, reformar e consolidar os sistemas financeiros para reforçar a resiliência e aumentar a influência do continente; em terceiro lugar, tirar partido da transformação demográfica de África através da inovação, das competências e da criação de emprego, nomeadamente para a transição ecológica; em quarto lugar, criar infraestruturas e cadeias de valor resilientes às alterações climáticas, a fim de garantir um crescimento sustentável a longo prazo”.

“As iniciativas que abordamos hoje – economia circular, serviços de informação climática e finanças verdes – contribuem diretamente para estas prioridades e ilustram como o Banco integra inovação, informação e investimento para impulsionar uma ação climática em grande escala”, acrescentou o chefe da divisão de Clima e Crescimento Verde do Grupo Banco.

As discussões durante o café permitiram uma maior compreensão sobre o papel do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, que continua na linha da frente em África em matéria de adaptação e atenuação climáticas.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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December 13, 2025

African Development Bank Group develops original idea to present climate solutions to 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) participants

Source: APO – Report:

At COP30, held in Belém, Brazil (10-21 November), the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) introduced a new, more interactive way to showcase its climate solutions by hosting informal, coffee-style dialogues that allowed participants to engage directly with Bank experts.

The discussions focused on accelerating sustainable and resilient development as Africa faces the threat of climate change.

Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, the Bank Group’s Climate and Green Growth Division Manager, opened the discussions. He explained that African countries, despite contributing less than four percent of global emissions, are experiencing rising temperatures, extreme weather events and increasing vulnerability.

The Bank Group was also represented by Davinah Milenge, Chief Programme Coordinator for Climate Change and Green Growth, who outlined Bank Group special initiatives, including relating to the circular economy in Africa.

Gareth Phillips, Manager for Climate and Environmental Finance described the Bank’s green finance initiatives with a particular focus on the African Green Banks Initiative.

Meanwhile, James Kinyangi, Coordinator of the ClimDev Special Fund and the Climate Action Window, captivated audiences with a presentation on these two financing windows.

Also, Arona Soumaré, the Bank’s Chief Regional Specialist on Climate Change for West Africa, led a dialogue on the institution’s climate activities in the region, which is considered a global climate change hot spots. Soumare addressed, in particular, the Bank’s commitment to creating synergies between the Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity, and desertification.

The Bank representatives fielded several questions and comments. Reilo Idagiza Sirali and Lydia Wanjo, two Kenyan visitors, praised the “original idea” behind this session. “It was as if we had met over coffee to discuss serious issues about the future of the planet,” said Wanjo.

“It was very interesting – I learned a lot about the just energy transition, nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Bank’s measures on the circular economy,” said Maria Micah Maua, a member of the Kenyan youth delegation to COP30.

“At the African Development Bank, our role is to help unlock this potential through integrated and transformative action,” said Dorsouma.

He noted that under the leadership of President Sidi Ould Tah, the Bank Group has just adopted a new strategic direction centred on ‘Four Cardinal Points, which are improving access to capital to unlock Africa’s financial potential and increase investment; reforming and strengthening financial systems to build resilience and increase the continent’s influence; harnessing Africa’s demographic transformation through innovation, skills and job creation, particularly for the green transition; and building climate-resilient infrastructure and value chains to ensure long-term sustainable growth.

Doursouma said, “the initiatives we are discussing today – the circular economy, climate information services and green finance – contribute directly to these priority areas and illustrate how the Bank integrates innovation, information and investment to drive large-scale climate action.”

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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December 13, 2025

Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Source: Government of South Africa

Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is this weekend leading a South African delegation to Lesotho for an oversight visit to assess progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).

The Minister is accompanied by Deputy Minister David Mahobo and Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai.

The delegation is scheduled to meet Lesotho’s Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko.

Majodina will be joined on the two-day visit beginning on Saturday, 14 December 2025, by representatives of the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission, on behalf of the two countries, as well as the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), which is the implementing agency for the project.

The oversight visit will include inspections of key infrastructure sites, including the Polihali Dam construction site, the Katse Dam Outfall Tunnel system, and the Senqu Bridge, among other infrastructure associated with the project.

The Minister will also lead bilateral consultation meetings to discuss project progress and ensure the continued success of the landmark initiative.

The LHWP remains central to strengthening bilateral relations between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, while advancing development and economic prosperity in both countries.

The project involves the construction of a network of tunnels and dams to transfer water from the Orange–Senqu River in the Lesotho highlands to South Africa, and to use the water-delivery system to generate hydro-electric power in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Phase II of the water transfer component includes the construction of an approximately 165-metre-high concrete-faced rockfill dam at Polihali, located downstream of the confluence of the Khubelu and Senqu-Orange Rivers, as well as an approximately 38 kilometre concrete-lined gravity tunnel linking the Polihali and Katse reservoirs.

Upon completion, Phase II will increase the annual water transfer from Lesotho to South Africa by an additional 490 million cubic metres, raising total transfers from the current 780 million cubic metres per year to make it 1260 million cubic metres per year. The additional water will feed into South Africa’s Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS).

“The IVRS is the biggest system in the country, which supplies water to our economic hub of Gauteng and comprises 14 dams with catchments in four provinces, namely Free State, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, and North West, with the Polihali dam becoming the 15th dam in the system,” the department said in a statement on Saturday.

Earlier this month, the Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange–Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource underpinning regional water security, climate resilience, economic development, and ecological sustainability.

The visit will conclude on Sunday, 15 December 2025. – SAnews.gov.za

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December 12, 2025

Maroc : la Banque africaine de développement accorde 270 millions d’euros pour moderniser les infrastructures aéroportuaires et faire du Royaume un hub aérien de référence

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) a approuvé un financement de 270 millions d’euros au Maroc pour la mise en œuvre du Programme d’extension et de modernisation des infrastructures aéroportuaires (PEMIA).

Cette opération vise à renforcer la compétitivité du transport aérien au Maroc à travers la modernisation de ses principales plateformes.

Le programme ambitionne d’accroître les capacités opérationnelles des aéroports du Royaume grâce à la mise à niveau des infrastructures, à l’extension du système de navigation aérienne et au renforcement des dispositifs de sûreté. Il permettra de répondre à la croissance du trafic passagers et fret à l’horizon 2030, notamment en vue de la co-organisation par le Maroc de la Coupe du monde de football en 2030.

Ces investissements seront complétés par l’installation d’équipements de sûreté de dernière génération, de systèmes automatisés de traitement des bagages et d’équipements de mobilité modernes. L’objectif est d’offrir une expérience de voyage plus fluide, sûre et confortable.

« Développer encore plus la destination Maroc et renforcer sa compétitivité logistique pour préparer un événement d’ampleur mondiale comme la Coupe du monde de football 2030 reste notre priorité stratégique », a déclaré Achraf Hassan Tarsim, responsable du bureau pays du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement au Maroc.

Le projet prévoit la modernisation des aéroports de Marrakech, Agadir, Tanger et Fès, comprenant l’agrandissement des aérogares, la construction d’une nouvelle tour de contrôle à Marrakech et l’aménagement de 1,5 million de mètres carrés de parkings avions et de 7,6 kilomètres de voies de circulation.

« Ce projet contribuera à propulser la dynamique touristique du Maroc et à moderniser sa logistique aérienne. En réponse à une croissance soutenue du trafic aérien, il modernisera les infrastructures aéroportuaires pour offrir une expérience de voyage sûre, efficace et conforme aux standards internationaux », a souligné Mike Salawou, directeur du Département des infrastructures et du développement urbain du Groupe de la Banque.

Ce programme innovant combine différents aspects de numérisation, de fluidité et de confort pour transformer l’expérience des voyageurs au Maroc.

À court terme, la mise en service d’infrastructures modernisées améliorera la sécurité des opérations et générera plusieurs milliers d’emplois, en particulier pour les femmes et les jeunes. À moyen terme, le programme stimulera le tourisme, le commerce et les investissements publics et privés dans les secteurs liés au transport.

À l’horizon 2030, le programme permettra une augmentation notable des capacités du Royaume : 14 millions de passagers à Marrakech, cinq millions à Agadir, 3,6 millions à Tanger et trois millions à Fès. Ces évolutions renforceront le rôle du Maroc comme plateforme aérienne régionale.

En adéquation avec les Quatre points cardinaux du Groupe de la Banque (http://apo-opa.co/4oPU0Is) et le Nouveau modèle de développement du Maroc, ce projet soutient la mise en œuvre de la « Vision touristique 2030 » et l’ambition du Royaume de devenir un hub aérien de référence sur le continent africain.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact médias :
Département de la communication et des relations extérieures
Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement
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December 12, 2025

Marrocos: 270 milhões de euros do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento para modernizar as infraestruturas aeroportuárias e fazer do Reino uma plataforma aérea de referência

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) aprovou um financiamento de 270 milhões de euros destinado à implementação do Programa de Ampliação e Modernização das Infraestruturas Aeroportuárias em Marrocos (PEMIA).

Esta operação visa reforçar a competitividade do transporte aéreo em Marrocos através da modernização das suas principais plataformas.

O programa vai aumentar as capacidades operacionais dos aeroportos do Reino através da modernização das infraestruturas, da expansão do sistema de navegação aérea e do reforço dos dispositivos de segurança. Permitirá responder ao crescimento do tráfego de passageiros e de carga até 2030, nomeadamente com vista à coorganização por Marrocos do Campeonato do Mundo de Futebol, em 2030.

Estes investimentos serão complementados pela instalação de equipamentos de segurança de última geração, sistemas automatizados de tratamento de bagagens e equipamentos de mobilidade modernos. O objetivo é oferecer uma experiência de viagem mais fluida, segura e confortável.

“Continuar a desenvolver Marrocos como destino e reforçar a sua competitividade logística para preparar e realizar com sucesso um evento de magnitude mundial como o Campeonato do Mundo de Futebol, em 2030, continua a ser a nossa prioridade estratégica”, afirmou Achraf Hassan Tarsim, responsável por Marrocos no Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento.

O projeto prevê a modernização dos aeroportos de Marraquexe, Agadir, Tânger e Fez, incluindo a ampliação dos terminais, a construção de uma nova torre de controlo em Marraquexe e a criação de 1,5 milhões de metros quadrados de estacionamento para aeronaves e 7,6 quilómetros de pistas de circulação.

“Este projeto contribuirá para impulsionar a dinâmica turística de Marrocos e modernizar a sua logística aérea. Em resposta ao crescimento anual de 6 % do tráfego aéreo, modernizará as infraestruturas aeroportuárias para oferecer uma experiência de viagem segura, eficiente e em conformidade com as normas internacionais”, afirmou Mike Salawou, diretor do Departamento de Infraestruturas, Cidades e Desenvolvimento Urbano.

O programa inova ao combinar digitalização, fluidez e conforto para transformar a experiência dos passageiros que viajam para Marrocos.

A curto prazo, a entrada em funcionamento de infraestruturas modernizadas melhorará a segurança das operações e gerará vários milhares de empregos, em particular para mulheres e jovens. A médio prazo, o programa estimulará o turismo, o comércio e os investimentos públicos e privados nos setores relacionados com os transportes.

Até 2030, o projeto permitirá um aumento significativo da capacidade: 14 milhões de passageiros em Marraquexe, 5 milhões em Agadir, 3,6 milhões em Tânger e 3 milhões em Fez. Estas evoluções reforçarão o papel de Marrocos como plataforma aérea regional.

Em consonância com os Quatro Pontos Cardeais do Banco (http://apo-opa.co/3XRuNm8) e o Novo Modelo de Desenvolvimento do país, este projeto apoia a implementação da ‘Visão Turística 2030’ e a ambição do Reino de se tornar um centro logístico africano de referência.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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