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Ethiopia’s Capital Market Expands: ProInvest Capital Becomes 12th Licensed Service Provider

ADDIS ABABA, November 3, 2025 – The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) today announced it has granted a Capital Market Service Provider (CMSP) license to ProInvest Capital PLC, marking another step in the rapid formation of the nation’s new financial ecosystem. The license, officially issued today, authorizes ProInvest Capital to operate in the Securities Investment

November 3, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia’s Domestic Debt Climbs to 2.56 Trillion Birr

Ethiopia’s Domestic Debt Climbs to 2.56 Trillion Birr as Investors Flock to Short-Term T-BillsAddis Ababa, November 2025 — Ethiopia’s total domestic debt surged to 2.56 trillion birr at the end of September 2025, reflecting a growing reliance on short-term borrowing as the government deepens its use of the Treasury Bill (T-bill) market to finance its

November 2, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of 21st Airbus A350-900 — A Milestone in Fleet Modernization

Addis Ababa, May 30, 2026 — Ethiopian Airlines announced the delivery of its 21st Airbus A350-900 (registered ET-BCE), a milestone the national carrier said would “further enhance its modern and comfortable service to its passengers” while reinforcing its leading role in African aviation. The addition of another next-generation widebody jet marks a significant step in

November 1, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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African Union Launches $30 Billion Plan to Modernize Aviation Infrastructure

Addis Ababa – October 31, 2025 — The African Union (AU) has announced a landmark US$30 billion continental aviation modernization initiative aimed at transforming Africa’s air transport systems and fully operationalizing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) — one of the flagship projects of the AU’s Agenda 2063. The plan was unveiled by Amani

October 31, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines and Chapa Partner to Enable Seamless Card Payments for Ethiopian Travelers 

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — October 30, 2025 — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group, and Chapa Financial Technologies S.C., Ethiopia’s leading fintech company, have entered a strategic partnership to enable local card payments for Ethiopian customers purchasing tickets through the airline’s digital platforms.  This collaboration supports Ethiopia’s digital transformation by offering secure, frictionless payments through

October 31, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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First Addis Investment Bank Enters Ethiopia’s Emerging Capital Market

Ethiopia, one of Africa’s six largest economies, is home to more than 2.2 million businesses and 32 commercial and development banks. Yet, despite this growth, the country’s financial sector remains underdeveloped in terms of access to finance and capital market participation. Until recently, most Ethiopians had limited exposure to financial services beyond traditional savings and

October 30, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Announces New Fuel Market Share Formula by City

The Ethiopian government has unveiled a new market share formula for fuel products, aimed at ensuring fair distribution across the country. The formula categorizes cities into five groups based on economic activity, population, and other relevant factors. Under the new system: Officials emphasized that the new system is designed to address distribution challenges and improve

October 30, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Berhan Bank Reports 54.7% Earnings Per Share in 2024/25 Financial Year

Berhan Bank S.A. held its 16th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on October 18, 2018, at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ato Iligo Legesse, presented the Bank’s annual performance report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. He highlighted the bank’s strong financial performance

October 30, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Electric Power Announces Tariff Hike for Crypto Mining Operations

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – October 29, 2025Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has issued an official notification to all data mining customers in Addis Ababa, confirming a significant revision to electricity tariffs specifically tailored for cryptocurrency mining operations. The new pricing structure, set to take effect on December 1, 2025, introduces a Time-of-Use (TOU) billing system and

October 29, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia’s National Switch Records Strong Growth, Posts 1.42 Billion Birr Profit Before Tax

Addis Ababa, October 18, 2025 — Ethiopia’s national payment switch operator, EthSwitch S.A., has announced robust financial results for the last fiscal year, underscoring its growing role in the country’s expanding digital financial ecosystem. The company reported a 34% increase in total revenue, achieving a profit before tax of 1.42 billion birr, according to figures

October 28, 2025 • By Addis Insight