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Siinqee Bank Quintuples Capital, Hits 151 Billion Birr in Assets


Siinqee Bank Quintuples Capital, Hits 151 Billion Birr in Assets

Siinqee Bank has raised its subscribed capital fivefold, from 15 billion Br to 75 billion Br, following approval by shareholders at a general meeting held at Sky Light Hotel last week. The bank’s total assets reached 120.8 billion Br by the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year, up 102 pc from the previous year, and have since grown to 151 billion Br. Its loan portfolio expanded by 103.5 percent to 56.43 billion Br, now approaching 80 billion Br, with microfinance lending, particularly to agriculture, accounting for the bulk. Siinqee Bank’s depositor base has grown to nine million, while its Wabi digital platform has disbursed 4.5 billion Br to over one million users. The bank has also acquired a new 17-storey headquarters with two underground levels at a cost exceeding 1.3 billion Br, marking a major step in its expansion.

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Association Reports Largely Peaceful Vote, Flags Gender Gaps, Registration Issues

The Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) says the 7th National and Regional Elections held on June 1, 2026 were largely peaceful, orderly, and transparent, based on its preliminary monitoring report. Deploying 60 observers across 136 polling stations in nine regions and two city administrations, EWLA's Violence Against Women in Elections (VAW-E) mission found strong voter protection measures, with 92.5pc of stations prioritising pregnant women, nursing mothers, the elderly, and persons...


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ESL Prepares to Launch Full Digital Logistics Platform

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Ministry of Revenues Reports High Number of Digital Tax Payments

The Ministry of Revenues reported over 281 billion Br collected through its electronic payment platform in the first 10 months of 2026. Elsabeth Ashenafi said the record digital inflow reflects a steady shift of taxpayers from cash and cheque-based settlements to online systems, supported by ongoing reforms to improve compliance and reduce administrative bottlenecks. Officials attribute the growth to the efficiency and convenience of the e-payment system, which allows taxpayers to file and...