South Africa
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-ZA-F00-002 |
ESKOM Renewable Energy Invest. Project Categories: Energy & Power |
ApprovedAPVD |
| P-ZA-FAA-001 |
Medupi Power Project (Loan in Euro) Categories: Energy & Power |
OngoingOnGo |
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09/12/2011 - African Development Bank discusses its energy strategy for Africa at COP 17
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07/12/2011 - Africa must calm investor unease over backing costly low carbon projects
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07/12/2011 - Brazilian example could help Africa unlock its renewable energy potential
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07/12/2011 - How Africa’s huge renewable energy stores could help bridge power gap
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26/09/2011 - AfDB, Eskom Sign USD365M Renewable Energy Loans
South Africa Regional Map

Contacts
Southern Africa Resource Center (SARC)
African Development Bank Group
Crestway Office Park,
2 Hotel Street
Persequor Park
0020 Pretoria , South Africa
Tel: +27 12 818 6900/7200
Fax: +27 12 349 5201
Contact :
Mr Ebrima Faal, Regional Director
Did you know
South Africa produces almost half the entire continent’s electricity output
Key Facts
| Capital: | Pretoria |
| Area: | 1,221,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2011: | 50.5 Million |
| Urban Population 2011: | 62.20% |
| Female Population 2011: | 50.50% |
| GDP: | US$ 378.1 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2010: | US$ 6,090 |
| Inflation Rate: | 5.00% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 20.90% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 123 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.619 |
| Membership Date: | 13/12/1995 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2011): | UA 3.5 Billion |
| Flag: | ![]() |


