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Foundation Announces Up to $2.5m Grants for Agribusinesses

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural sector are poised for financial support as the Mastercard Foundation Fund pledges to award grants over the next three years. The Agribusiness Ch...

Apr 15 , 2024

Document Authentication Service Gets Fee Revamp

The Council of Ministers approved a new regulation for the Federal Document Authentication & Registration Service last week which introduces a two-tier fee structure for citizens and foreigners, w...

Apr 15 , 2024

Ministry Consults on New National WASH Program

Officials at the Ministry of Water & Energy are launching a new 10-year National Drinking Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Program, funded by a 500 million dollar World Bank loan. It aims to...

Apr 15 , 2024

EU Renews National, Continental Commitment

European Union delegation pledges continued humanitarian aid, strong trade ties, and support for major infrastructure projects in Ethiopia, during a press conference held at its headquarters on Cape V...

Apr 15 , 2024

Digital Transformation Council Holds Inaugural Meeting

The newly formed National Digital Transformation Council, led by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, held its inaugural meeting last week. This follows Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's (PhD) announceme...

Apr 15 , 2024

Electric Utility Advances to Off-Grid Power, Electric Vehicles

Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) aims to establish off-grid electricity services in remote regions and develop battery charging stations for electric vehicles in partnership with Huawei Technology S.C...

Apr 8 , 2024

ZamZam Bank Joins Commodity Exchange Payment System

The pioneering full-fledged interest-free commercial bank, ZamZam Bank, has become the 24th financial institution to join the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange's (ECX) payment system. CEO of the Exchang...

AfDB, ADF to Chart Transformation Path at Diamond Jubilee

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Development Fund (ADF) are gearing up for a major joint meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, expected to draw around 4,000 participants. The event, taking pla...

Apr 8 , 2024

Big Art Sale Returns to Addis

The annual Big Art Sale returns to Addis Abeba this weekend. Over 100 artists are expected to showcase their original works and prints at the Hilton Addis. What's Out Addis in partnership with the Hil...

Apr 8 , 2024

Securities Exchange Soars Above Capital Raise Target

The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing its initial capital requirement by more than twofold. Raising a total of 1.51 billion Br capital, the Exchange paves...

Apr 8 , 2024

World Bank Greenlights $1.72b Project Package for Ethiopia

A substantial finance package of 1.72 billion dollars, greenlit by the World Bank, aims to fortify Ethiopia's critical economic sectors with six projects encompassing food security, climate resilience...

Apr 8 , 2024

Poor Policy Frameworks Pummel Access to Finance: Finds Report

Poor policy set-ups for credit scoring and intellectual property rights were identified as areas requiring significant overhauls to increase finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in...

Apr 1 , 2024

Deloitte Receives First Capital Market License

Deloitte, the global consulting firm, receives the inaugural capital market service provider license. The commencement of license issuance was announced last month, making Deloitte's entry into Ethiop...

Authorties Pledge for Change as Climate Risks Surge

A key theme for climate-informed investments in crucial sectors like construction, energy, water, transportation, and agriculture was discussed last week, at the Hyatt Regency. It brought together sta...

Apr 1 , 2024

Amhara Bank Leads Charge in Exchange Investment

Amhara Bank has emerged as a major player in the development of the stock exchange, acquiring a significant stake worth 90.6 million Br. This investment marks the largest holding among commercial bank...

Apr 1 , 2024

Distributors Accuse BGI of Violating Court Order

Around 14 distributors of the pioneering brewery BGI Ethiopia are locked in a legal battle with the company. The crux of the issue lies in a court injunction obtained by the distributors three months...


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