Enat Bank Powers with Half a Billion Profits

Dec 25 , 2023


[ssba-buttons]

Enat Bank delivers a little over half a billion Birr net profit to shareholders gathered at the Millenium Hall with interest income powering nearly 70pc of its revenues. The Bank's total revenue grew by 52.4pc to 3.3 billion Br in the year which saw its total assets increase by around 29pc to 22.7 billion Br. Total deposits rose by 36.8pc to 17.8 billion Br while its loans and advances grew by a third to 14.9 billion Br. While Enat's paid-up capital remains at half of the regulatory minimum, it has shown a 31.2pc growth from last year. Board Chairwoman Frehiwot Worku revealed to shareholders who number above 22,000 that the year's profits came about despite increased competition, decreased liquidity and dwindling foreign currency earnings. The high branch expansion of the Bank fueled the rise in expenses of 44pc as it reached 2.6 billion Br and increased its staff number by 577 to 1,555 in total. The Bank President Ermias Andarge pointed to the high cost of living, drought, and civil unrest in different parts of the county as enduring challenges in the domestic economy.


Radar

Construction Sector Faces 'Serious Trouble,' Minister Warns

The construction industry in Ethiopia is in "serious trouble," said Chaltu Sani, Minister of Urban & Infrastructure Development, citing major challenges with finance, competitiveness and material costs. Speaking at the opening of the BIG 5 Construct Ethiopia expo and the inaugural East African Infrastructure & Water Expo at Millennium Hall last week, Chaltu stressed the need for concerted efforts from government, private sector, and international partners to support the 67 billion dol...


Radar

Wegagen Bank, Gift Real Estate Partner to Promote Diaspora Homeownership

Wegagen Bank S.C. and Gift Real Estate Plc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 23, to offer housing loans for homebuyers, with a special focus on the Ethiopian diaspora. The agreement enables eligible diaspora members to access loans covering up to 80pc of a home's value at reasonable interest rates. The bank's Deputy CEO Kidane Gebreselassie noted the deal will promote the real estate sector and expand homeownership options. Founder and CEO of Gift Real Estate, Gebreyesus Igata...


Radar

Jimma University Signs Sports Science Agreement to Strengthen National Programmes

Jimma University has signed a four-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences, Derartu Tulu Sports Training & Research Institute, and the Oromia Youth & Sport Bureau to advance Ethiopia's sports science and training capacity. Signed on June 26, the agreement includes joint research, shared facilities, and hosting of national and international competitions. It is expected to strengthen youth development, public health, and national pride through coor...