South Africa wants Kenya to back their pick for the top job at the African Bank. Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala hopes to run the African Development Bank after next month's vote. She came to Kenya last weekend with a helper named Ms. Ayanda Dlodlo. They met with Kenya's big boss, Musalia Mudavadi, who handles foreign matters. This trip forms part of her push across many African lands to win votes for the May contest.
Ms. Tshabalala worked under the current bank chief, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina from Nigeria, who led for ten years. She says Africa needs three main things: keeping going with good work already started, bringing fresh ideas to grow faster, and making sure everyone benefits. Her past job gave her more than just know-how—she claims she can turn big dreams into real help for the whole land. South Africa picked her last August as their choice.
As the only woman running, Ms. Tshabalala must face four men who want the same job. She brings over 30 years of money skills to the race. The bank hired her back in 2018 as money chief. Later, they moved her up to Senior Vice President by late 2021. Her past at the bank might help her case since she already knows how things work there.
The African Development Bank gives cash to help projects across the full African map. The bank aims to cut poverty rates plus make life better through loans for big plans. Kenya's vote could make a big difference when bank leaders pick the next boss. South Africa hopes their close ties with Kenya might lead to support for their person at the polls.
Ms. Tshabalala talks about making sure progress reaches all parts of Africa. Her plan focuses on keeping what works and finding new ways to solve old problems. The bank needs strong hands at its wheel since many African lands face tough money times. Her thirty years working with cash matters have given her deep skill in helping groups use money well.
Ms. Tshabalala worked under the current bank chief, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina from Nigeria, who led for ten years. She says Africa needs three main things: keeping going with good work already started, bringing fresh ideas to grow faster, and making sure everyone benefits. Her past job gave her more than just know-how—she claims she can turn big dreams into real help for the whole land. South Africa picked her last August as their choice.
As the only woman running, Ms. Tshabalala must face four men who want the same job. She brings over 30 years of money skills to the race. The bank hired her back in 2018 as money chief. Later, they moved her up to Senior Vice President by late 2021. Her past at the bank might help her case since she already knows how things work there.
The African Development Bank gives cash to help projects across the full African map. The bank aims to cut poverty rates plus make life better through loans for big plans. Kenya's vote could make a big difference when bank leaders pick the next boss. South Africa hopes their close ties with Kenya might lead to support for their person at the polls.
Ms. Tshabalala talks about making sure progress reaches all parts of Africa. Her plan focuses on keeping what works and finding new ways to solve old problems. The bank needs strong hands at its wheel since many African lands face tough money times. Her thirty years working with cash matters have given her deep skill in helping groups use money well.
