His closest rival Zambia's Samuel Maimbo had a stronger quantitative record at the World Bank but was perceived as the ‘western candidate' despite his efforts to highlight his Southern African credentials...
Of the five candidates vying for the AfDB Presidency Mauritania's Sidi Ould Tah and Zambia's Samuel Munzele Maimbo have emerged as frontrunners...
SAMUEL MAIMBO – ZAMBIASamuel Maimbo's record as Vice-President for Budget Performance Review and Strategic Planning at the World Bank could cut both ways...
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‘The decision is significant and it has a huge impact on Africa's development ' said Samuel Maimbo a World Bank Vice-President and Zambia's candidate to succeed outgoing AfDB chief Akinwumi Adesina...
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South Africa's Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala who was Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group before resigning to campaign is also a strong contender though her candidacy with Pretoria's support angered Zambia whose Samuel Munzele Maimbo a senior World Bank official secured the endorsement of the Southern African Development Community (Dispatches 8/10/24 Why is South Africa challenging Zambia's bid for the AfDB Presidency...
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A diplomatic row is brewing after South Africa endorsed its own candidate to take over from African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina next year – despite the Southern African Development Community officially backing Zambia's Samuel Munzele Maimbo...
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