Zambia’s mining sector remains a key driver of economic growth. It was inspiring to witness innovation and impact firsthand at Kansanshi Mine. Kansanshi continues to transform lives through job creation and is Zambia’s largest single taxpayer.

Very insightful meeting with CSOs and private sector representatives in Solwezi Zambia today. @WorldBank is exploring additional avenues to support socioeconomic development in North-western Province, including trade facilitation and corridor development.

🎉 Milestone for #Zimbabwe’s agribusiness! The government has streamlined livestock, dairy & stockfeed regulations, improving the business environment for farmers & processors. Supported by the @WorldBank via ZISET. Thanks to our partners: @UKinZimbabwe @SwedeninZW @SwissDevCoop

Youths are powerful agents of change and must have voice in the development discourse. Today we engaged with students at the University of Zambia to present the latest @WorldBank Zambia Economic Update focusing on Leveraging Energy Transition Minerals for Economic Transformation.

Excited to sign a US$350 million IDA grant, which aims to leverage about US$1 billion in private capital, for the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project. The project will double installed hydro capacity, increase access for over a million Malawians, and create thousands of jobs.

Among its wide-ranging support for urban resilience in Tanzania, GFDRR has conducted risk assessments in the Msimbazi Basin, transport studies in Dodoma & Arusha, resilience diagnostics in 12 cities, and water sector work in Dar es Salaam.

As Tanzania’s economy grows, urban resilience is key. By 2030, cities like Dar es Salaam, Dodoma & Mwanza are expected to drive 60% of GDP. By 2050, over half the population will live in urban areas—underscoring the need for resilient, inclusive cities.

A pleasure to host the GFDRR Partnership Council. Together with key partners, GFDRR is working with the Govt of Tanzania to strengthen risk awareness, improve planning & financing for risk reduction, and catalyze critical urban resilience investments.

Excited to join the launch of the GEWEL 2 project in Chisamba, Zambia. The project aims to keep girls in school and empower women by providing resources to foster economic growth and enhance resilience to shocks for poor and vulnerable communities throughout #Zambia.

Good meeting today with Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Hon. Makozo Chikote, to discuss @WorldBank support to the Energy Sector. The @WorldBank is actively supporting Zambia’s energy sector to ensure energy security and reliability.

Privileged to join #Malawi’s Vice President Usi for closing of 3 day Regional Dialogue , as well as Ministerial Roundtable, where among other things, we agreed to transform public-private cooperation to enhance food production, transportation and job creation in our food systems.

Pleased to join launch of the Zambia Poverty and Equity Assessment Report with Minister of Finance Hon. Situmbeko Musokotwane. @WorldBank is committed to supporting Zambia's efforts to reduce poverty and inequality for all Zambians.  https://t.co/YqZJawVZx7

Great meeting with Zambia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Elijah Muchima, and team. @WorldBank will continue to support Zambia strengthen its health systems, including improving emergency preparedness and response systems. #Healthsecurity #Zambia

With over 3000 clubs nationwide, their products, especially the Fema magazine, are transforming the lives of youth. They are impacting in- and out-of-school youth through clubs, internships, volunteer, and other activities. Hongera sana!

Delighted to visit today @FeminaHip, a Tanzanian NGO, which benefited from the annual WB Community Connections Campaign. With limited funding, they are doing impressive and extensive work promoting sexual and reproductive health, economic empowerment and citizen engagement.

We firmly believe in #Zambia's vast potential for growth and are committed to expanding our work in the country. The new Zambia #CPSD highlights how key policy reforms in mining, solar, tourism, and agri can unlock $21B in private investment and 300K jobs by 2030. See how ⬇️

In this @CNBCAfrica article, @BeleteNathan & I unpack the opportunities to drive increased investment and job creation in #Zambia based on a new @WorldBank Group report. Read more.

Great to launch the @WorldBank Group's Zambia Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) in Lusaka, #Zambia today. Read more to see how the country could generate new investments of up to $21 billion & create 300,000 jobs by 2030. https://t.co/Ob4XAAxzAp

Serikali ya Tanzania na Benki ya Dunia (WB) wamesaini mikataba miwili (2) yenye thamani ya dola za Marekani milioni 104, sawa na takriban shilingi bilioni 248, kwa ajili ya kusaidia utekelezaji wa Mradi wa Kukuza Usawa wa Kijinsia nchini Tanzania, maarufu kama “PAMOJA”. Hafla ya

PAMOJA will empower women💪🏾and tackle harmful gender norms 🚫to help prevent GBV. It will boost women’s economic opportunities⚖and strengthen their role in building climate-resilient🌱communities, recognizing their vital role in climate-sensitive sectors. #Equality #Pamoja