DBSA eyes bigger energy sector role as Africa seeks bankable infrastructure projects

State-owned development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is positioning itself as a key enabler of South Africa’s energy transition and infrastructure development objectives, and its executives highlight the need for more bankable projects, stronger transmission networks and blended finance solutions ahead of this year’s African Energy Forum (AEF), set to take place in Cape Town from June 16 to 19. DBSA programmes group executive Dr Phindile Masangane, DBSA chief investment officer Greg Fyfe each highlight that the institution aims to use the forum to deepen engagement with policymakers, investors and project developers across Africa.

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