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
World Bank chief in Sudan for first visit in 40 years
Khartoum – World Bank president David Malpass, in Sudan on Thursday for the first visit in nearly 40 years, praised... Read more
1 Oct, 2021
Lack of vaccines in Africa ‘unacceptable’, World Bank says
Abidjan – The lack of access to vaccines in Africa is “unacceptable”, World Bank number two Axel van Trotsenburg said... Read more
15 Jul, 2021
High Nigeria food costs push 7 million into poverty: World Bank
High inflation driven by soaring food prices has pushed seven million Nigerians into poverty, the World Bank said. In... Read more
16 Jun, 2021
