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Addis Ababa’s Real Estate Slowdown: What Developers Don’t Want You to Know

Once a thriving hub for real estate development, Addis Ababa’s housing market is now grappling with a growing crisis. Developers who once raced to meet the seemingly endless demand for high-end apartments are now facing unsold units and growing inventories of luxury properties. Despite a surge in property prices over the past few years, the

March 30, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia’s Koysha Hydropower Dam Reaches 65% Completion

Ethiopia’s bold push toward energy self-sufficiency and regional power exportation continues with major progress on the Koysha Hydropower Dam, now 65% complete as of March 2025. Located in South West Ethiopia on the Omo River, the Koysha project is one of the country’s largest and most ambitious energy undertakings to date, with an expected capacity

March 27, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Archer Aviation to Launch Electric Air Taxi Network in Africa

ADDIS ABABA, March 27, 2025 — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a Star Alliance member, has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) to deploy Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight, under Archer’s recently announced “Launch Edition” program. The deal is valued at up to $30 million. The

March 27, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Launches MasterCard Payment System to Boost Digital Transaction

In a significant step toward enhancing the country’s digital financial infrastructure, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has officially launched a MasterCard payment system in collaboration with the global payments giant, MasterCard. According to the bank, the newly introduced system is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing digital payment services across Ethiopia. It

March 27, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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National Bank of Ethiopia Sees Inter-Bank Transactions Hit Birr 338.8B

On March 25, 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) convened for its second meeting of the year. The meeting, in line with the NBE’s primary objective of maintaining price stability while supporting economic growth, focused on reviewing inflation dynamics, the financial sector, and global economic conditions. Key Developments

March 25, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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MIDROC Ethiopia Expands Fleet with New Modern Aircraft

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – March 24, 2025 MIDROC Ethiopia has added a new modern aircraft to its fleet, expanding its operational capacity in the mining and agricultural sectors. The aircraft, a Cessna Caravan X, was received today at Bole International Airport at a cost of $3.6 million, according to company officials. Speaking to ABC News,

March 24, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Global Market Pressure and Domestic Budget Realignments

Addis Ababa, March 23, 2025 — The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has revised fuel prices across the country, effective March 21, 2025 (Megabit 12, 2017 E.C.), citing global oil market volatility and the need to stabilize local fuel supply chains. The adjustments reflect Ethiopia’s continued efforts to reconcile international energy costs with domestic

March 23, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Zemedeneh Nigatu Appointed CEO of Newly Licensed CBE Capital

Zemedeneh Nigatu, a seasoned Ethiopian-American investment advisor, has been appointed the founding Chief Executive Officer of CBE Capital S.C., following the company’s receipt of an investment banking license from the Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority (ECMA) on March 21. The license makes CBE Capital one of the country’s first officially recognized investment banks. The same day

March 23, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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How Investment Banks Will Unlock New Opportunities for Ethiopian Entrepreneurs

Ethiopia’s historic decision to allow investment banks in the country is a significant move that has the potential to transform its business landscape and foster economic growth. By opening up the financial sector to investment banks, Ethiopia will create a more robust and diverse financial environment, enabling businesses to access capital more efficiently, enhance corporate

March 21, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Capital Market Authority Licenses Five New Service Providers,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) marked a major milestone in the country’s financial development by granting licenses to five new capital market service providers (CMSPs) on March 21, 2025. This event increases the number of licensed CMSPs from four to nine, signaling a significant expansion in Ethiopia’s capital markets. The

March 21, 2025 • By Addis Insight