Dashen Bank Board Reinstates its Chair


Dashen Bank Board Reinstates its Chair

Dashen Bank re-appoints Dula Mekonnen as its Board Chairman, extending his tenure for another three years. The decision was made during a board of directors meeting held at the Sheraton Addis Hotel last week. Dula holds a first degree in electrical engineering from the Adama Science & Technology University and a graduate degree in business management. With a diverse leadership background spanning three decades, Dula has served as a manager at Ethio-Leather Industry Plc and managed Wenji Shewa, Fincha, and Metahera sugar factories. Since its establishment in 1995 with a paid-up capital of 14.9 million Br from 11 shareholders, Dashen Bank has experienced significant growth. In the fiscal year 2022/23, the Bank achieved a modest increase in net profits, reaching 3.56 billion Br. Dashen Bank's financial performance is underscored by its increased paid-up capital, reaching an impressive 9.3 billion Br. The Bank has attracted deposits exceeding 114 billion Br, reflecting a substantial 25.9pc increase compared to the previous year.

[ssba-buttons]

Radar

Ethiopia, IFAD Sign 69.2m Dollar Deal to Promote Lowland Resilience

The Ethiopian Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have signed a 69.2 million dollar grant agreement to implement Phase II of the Lowland Livelihoods Resilience Project (LLRP II). The grant agreement was signed by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and IFAD President Alvaro Lario. The project targets climate resilience and improved livelihoods for three million people in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. Co-financed by the World Bank, LLRP II covers eight reg...


Radar

NBE Expands Diaspora Warning Over Unlicensed Remittance Firms

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued an expanded public warning targeting unlicensed remittance operators abroad, flagging four U.S.-based companies it says are undermining Ethiopia's financial regulations. The warning includes newly disclosed findings and specific cases that underscore growing concerns about illicit cross-border financial activity. Remittance flows remain a vital lifeline for Ethiopia's economy, supporting households and supplying critical foreign currency. But as...


Radar

Stricter Standards Unveiled for Public Auditors, Accounting Firms

The Accounting & Auditing Board of Ethiopia (AABE) has issued a new directive aimed at strengthening oversight and professional standards in the accounting and auditing sector. Grounded in the Financial Reporting Proclamation, the directive addresses long-standing regulatory gaps while preparing the sector for the country's emerging capital market. Key provisions introduce stricter licensing standards for public auditors, professionals permitted to audit public interest entities. Applican...