Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) reports R7.8bn in profit

The Development Bank of Southern Africa ( DBSA ), a wholly state-owned entity dedicated to funding critical infrastructure, reported stellar financial growth for the 2026 financial year. However, its institutional achievements stand in stark contrast to South Africa’s broader economic hurdles, which are characterized by sluggish Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) and escalating global geopolitical pressures. Financial and Development Highlights The bank significantly exceeded its primary finan