World Bank chief David Malpass to step down early
Washington – World Bank chief David Malpass announced on Wednesday he would step down nearly a year early, ending... Read more
16 Feb, 2023
World Bank ‘concerned’ over Zambia debt relief delays
Lusaka – The World Bank said on Wednesday it was concerned at creditors’ slow pace in discussing debt restructuring... Read more
22 Dec, 2022
South Africa will need $500 billion to reach net zero: World Bank
Johannesburg – South Africa, one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, will require at least half-a-trillion dollars to... Read more
2 Nov, 2022
Mali says World Bank lifts financial suspension
Bamako – Mali’s finance ministry said on Tuesday it had been informed by the World Bank that a suspension... Read more
21 Jul, 2022
Egypt to receive $500m from World Bank to boost food security
Cairo – The world’s top wheat importer Egypt said on Wednesday it is to receive $500 million from the... Read more
30 Jun, 2022
World Bank lends Tunisia $130m for grains hit by Ukraine war
Tunis – The World Bank has announced a $130-million loan to help Tunisia cover the cost of cereal imports... Read more
30 Jun, 2022
World Bank approves extra $489m support package for Ukraine
Washington – The World Bank on Monday approved an additional $489-million package in support for Ukraine, to be made available... Read more
8 Mar, 2022
World Bank preparing $3bn emergency aid package for Ukraine
Washington – The World Bank announced on Tuesday that it is preparing a $3 billion aid package for war-torn Ukraine,... Read more
2 Mar, 2022
World Bank approves $750m loan to bolster SA’s Covid-19 recovery efforts
Cape Town – The World Bank has approved South Africa’s request for a $750 million (about R11.4 billion) development... Read more
21 Jan, 2022
Slow steps for Palestinian economic recovery – World Bank
Jerusalem – The Palestinian Territories’ economy is showing “signs of recovery” but still faces serious challenges including “very high unemployment... Read more
9 Nov, 2021
