Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012)

Notices

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) Language Policy

5. Policy
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ENGLISH IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

 

English is the main working language of the Bank. It should be used in all official Bank documents.

 

The documents that would be written in English include:

•Contract documents such as employment contracts, contracts with suppliers, consultants, service providers, and clients.
•Partnership documents such as memoranda of understanding/cooperation; partnership/cooperation agreements.
•Policies and guidelines of the Bank.
•Transaction documents such as credit approvals.
•Official notices, advertisements
•Reports, proposals, publications, and organisation memorandums.
•Other internal documents and those intended for an external audience.