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Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala

@bstforafrica

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🎥 We’re about to go live! Join us live from the Africa Hall in Abidjan as we kick off the 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum. Stay tuned — the launch is just moments away. #ACF2025 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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🔙 Today, we had the privilege of attending a crucial session at the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025: “𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗱? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱”. ☝🏽 With foreign aid to Africa in sharp decline, this panel

🔙 Today, we had the privilege of attending a crucial session at the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025:

“𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗱? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱”.

☝🏽 With foreign aid to Africa in sharp decline, this panel
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Thank you @PibusinessInfo for sharing my vision for a more resilient, integrated and inclusive Africa. To #LiFTAfrica, we need bold leadership, financial innovation, and strong institutions that unlock private sector growth. Watch: lnkd.in/dqHisUaX

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Africa’s future will not be written by others. It will be built, by us. Infrastructure is not a checkbox; it is the engine of sovereignty, of sustainability, of shared prosperity. businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/202…

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It was a privilege to be in Abidjan this week for the Africa CEO Forum It was an important moment for dialogue, leadership, and connection. Africa’s future depends on shared purpose and bold partnerships. #CEOForum2025 #LiFTAfrica #BSTforAfrica

It was a privilege to be in Abidjan this week for the <a href="/africaceoforum/">Africa CEO Forum</a> It was an important moment for dialogue, leadership, and connection. Africa’s future depends on shared purpose and bold partnerships. 
#CEOForum2025 #LiFTAfrica #BSTforAfrica
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An energising exchange in Paris with Rémy Rioux, CEO of Agence Française de #Développement (AFD) 🇫🇷 🇪🇺. Our conversation reaffirmed the importance of strong multilateral partnerships to drive Africa’s transformation. Together, we can finance a more inclusive and sustainable future. #LiFTAfrica #BSTforAfrica

An energising exchange in Paris with Rémy Rioux, CEO of <a href="/AFD_France/">Agence Française de #Développement (AFD) 🇫🇷 🇪🇺</a>. Our conversation reaffirmed the importance of strong multilateral partnerships to drive Africa’s transformation. Together, we can finance a more inclusive and sustainable future. #LiFTAfrica #BSTforAfrica
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#OpEd As the African Development Bank (AfDB) prepares to elect its 10th president this month, its shareholders should seize the strategic opportunity of naming a woman to fill this critical post. Read more by clicking here⤵️ brnw.ch/21wSHPr

#OpEd
As the African Development Bank (AfDB) prepares to elect its 10th president this month, its shareholders should seize the strategic opportunity of naming a woman to fill this critical post.

Read more by clicking here⤵️
brnw.ch/21wSHPr
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Grateful to see this important piece in Forbes Africa making the case for inclusive leadership at the African Development Bank. The time is now to shape a future where gender equity is not aspirational, but expected. Read the full article: forbesafrica.com/opinion/op-ed/…

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Africa’s future must be self-defined and self-driven. Through LiFT Africa, I’ve put forward a plan anchored in infrastructure, private capital, and institutional strength. The time to lead boldly is now. Find out more at bstforafrica.com/lift/ #LiFTAfrica #BST #BSTforAfrica

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I am so honoured to receive the endorsement of Pan African Women's Organization The Pan African Women’s Organisation has long championed the advancement of African women, and their support is a meaningful reminder that inclusive leadership is critical to progress. Together, we can LiFT Africa.

I am so honoured to receive the endorsement of <a href="/Pawowomen/">Pan African Women's Organization</a> 

The Pan African Women’s Organisation has long championed the advancement of African women, and their support is a meaningful reminder that inclusive leadership is critical to progress.

Together, we can LiFT Africa.
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Energy, transport, and digital networks are the arteries of Africa’s economy. Through LiFT Africa, I’m committed to building the backbone that powers inclusive growth. Read more at bstforafrica.com/2025/05/15/lif… #LiFTAfrica #BST #BSTforAfrica #AfDB

Energy, transport, and digital networks are the arteries of Africa’s economy. Through LiFT Africa, I’m committed to building the backbone that powers inclusive growth. Read more at bstforafrica.com/2025/05/15/lif…

#LiFTAfrica #BST #BSTforAfrica #AfDB
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On Africa Day, I’m reminded of the power of unity. When our nations are connected through shared infrastructure, open trade and aligned policy, we unlock extraordinary potential. Regional integration isn’t just a goal, it’s our greatest opportunity to build a more resilient and

On Africa Day, I’m reminded of the power of unity. When our nations are connected  through shared infrastructure, open trade and aligned policy, we unlock extraordinary potential. Regional integration isn’t just a goal, it’s our greatest opportunity to build a more resilient and
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Faster, smarter, stronger. LiFT Africa focuses on effective execution, robust governance, and digital transformation to make the #AfDB more agile and impactful. Read more at bstforafrica.com/2025/05/15/swa… #LiFTAfrica #BST #BSTforAfrica

Faster, smarter, stronger. LiFT Africa focuses on effective execution, robust governance, and digital transformation to make the #AfDB more agile and impactful.

Read more at bstforafrica.com/2025/05/15/swa…

#LiFTAfrica #BST #BSTforAfrica
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Africa needs climate finance that delivers. With LiFT Africa, I envision the #AfDB as a climate delivery institution: driving bankable, resilient projects across fragile states and vulnerable sectors. It’s time to move from ambition to action. #ClimateResilience #LiFTAfrica

Africa needs climate finance that delivers.
With LiFT Africa, I envision the #AfDB as a climate delivery institution: driving bankable, resilient projects across fragile states and vulnerable sectors.

It’s time to move from ambition to action.

#ClimateResilience #LiFTAfrica
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Our candidate and a sister and leader from Comoros. They came to wish us well and had a very interesting discussion about the role of women in shaping and turning organisations and entities around ⁦Swazi Tshabalala⁩ ⁦PennyLebyane💚RasediLebyane⁩ ⁦Nandi Madida⁩ #BST4Africa

Our candidate and a sister and leader from Comoros. They came to wish us well and had a very interesting discussion about the role of women in shaping and turning organisations and entities around ⁦<a href="/Duchess6401/">Swazi Tshabalala</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/PennyLebyane/">PennyLebyane💚RasediLebyane</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/Nandi_Madida/">Nandi Madida</a>⁩ #BST4Africa
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The sisterhood with Algeria is never ending. On each platform we walk together. Thank you for seconding South Africa’s nomination #AfDB #BST4Africa ⁦Swazi Tshabalala⁩ ⁦PennyLebyane💚RasediLebyane⁩ ⁦Nomvula Mokonyane⁩ ⁦Nandi Madida

The sisterhood with Algeria is never ending. On each platform we walk together. Thank you for seconding South Africa’s nomination #AfDB #BST4Africa ⁦<a href="/Duchess6401/">Swazi Tshabalala</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/PennyLebyane/">PennyLebyane💚RasediLebyane</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/nomvulamoko_/">Nomvula Mokonyane</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/Nandi_Madida/">Nandi Madida</a>⁩
Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala (@bstforafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Though not our outcome, the #LiFTAfrica movement endures. I congratulate Dr. Tau Sidi Ouldon on his AfDB Presidency. To President Ramaphosa; Ministers Ntshavheni, Godongwana & Lamola; Envoy Dlodlo; all Cabinet members; my team; and partner nations: Your belief made history.

Though not our outcome, the #LiFTAfrica movement endures. I congratulate Dr. Tau Sidi Ouldon on his AfDB Presidency.

To President Ramaphosa; Ministers Ntshavheni, Godongwana &amp; Lamola; Envoy Dlodlo; all Cabinet members; my team;  and partner nations: Your belief made history.