In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) CFO Zodwa Mbele discusses the organisation\u2019s performance for the 2023\/24 financial year, and how it is supporting local government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mbele boasts extensive experience in the finance industry, having held multiple financial leadership positions at the DBSA over the last seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She has served as the General Manager of Finance, as Acting CFO, and as Group Executive: Transacting for the DBSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In her current role as CFO, Mbele leverages her skills as a qualified Chartered Accountant and her certification in International Treasury Management to guide the DBSA\u2019s finances from strength to strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mbele has also completed prestigious programmes such as Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Programme, Stellenbosch Business School’s Executive Development Programme, and Wits Business School’s Management Advanced Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this Business Talk interview, Mbele explains the DBSA\u2019s mandate and how the organisation fits into the Southern African economic landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She reveals how the DBSA contributes to rebuilding and recapitalizing local governments, before discussing the major trends she sees in the region\u2019s markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mbele then offers insight into the DBSA\u2019s 2023\/24 financial results, and their performance relative to prior years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also explains how the DBSA helps local governments who are battling with their debtor books and reveals how the bank can help key metros manage their outstanding finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mbele concludes the interview by outlining the bank’s strategic priorities going forward, which includes promoting partnerships and mobile resources across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch the interview with Zodwa Mbele below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n