Business

Enkopa Summit: Transforming Ethiopia through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Tech

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – September 28, 2023 – In just two weeks, on October 12, the Enkopa Summit will inaugurate its unprecedented industry and thought leadership-oriented event in Addis Ababa. This highly anticipated summit is centered around the crucial themes of entrepreneurship and innovation, with a mission to redefine Ethiopia’s economic growth and it is

October 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

The Ethiopian Capital Market: a new chapter to be seen

By- Beakal Anlye With a rapidly expanding economy and a favorable investment climate, Ethiopia has been working towards establishing a robust capital market to attract domestic and foreign investments. In this article, we will explore the current state of the Ethiopian capital market, its regulatory framework, key players, and the potential it holds for both

September 26, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

EIB PROVIDES €1 MILLION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ETHIOPIA’S PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Addis Ababa, 18th September 2023 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided the World Health Organization (WHO) with €1 million (approximately BIRR 61 million) for a technical assistance operation that will strengthen the primary healthcare system in Ethiopia.  The Ethiopian government plans to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage and to build resilience of its

September 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

The Overdue Ethiopia’s Start-up Act: The Need to Change Subject

By Tsegamlak Solomon | Sep 09, 2023 Start-up Ethiopia It was five years ago. I remember sitting in the meeting room of the former Jobs Creation Commission: a team of a little more than 10 people and we were gathered to discuss how to build a vibrant start-up ecosystem in Ethiopia with a focus on

September 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

ETHIOPOST AND DODAI MANUFACTURING PLC STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE DELIVERIES

As part of its commitment to technological advancement and strategic innovation, Ethiopost, a beacon of reliable postal service in Ethiopia for over a century, proudly announces its exclusive partnership with Dodai Manufacturing PLC (“Dodai”). Through this collaboration, Ethiopost continues its legacy of “Post for everyone,” further emphasizing its intent to evolve into a technology-driven service

September 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Opera and Safaricom Offer Free Data in Ethiopia

Opera, a global web innovator, has partnered with Safaricom, a mobile network operator in Ethiopia, to offer free data. The campaign is part of Opera’s Free Data campaign, which was launched in 2017 to bring more people online in Africa. So far, Opera has invested over $100 million in the Free Data campaign, and it

September 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The September 3, 2023 Majete Massacre of Amhara Civilians by Abiy Regime Forces

Civilians by Abiy Regime Forces The Amhara Association of America (AAA) has verified that on September 3, 2023, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) carried out a door-to-door massacre in Majete and surrounding area in Efrata(na) Gidim Woreda, North Shewa Zone (Amhara Region, Ethiopia). AAA confirmed from eyewitnesses and families of the victims that the

September 7, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

IFC and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority Partner to Increase Local-Currency Financing in Ethiopia

IFC and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) today announced a program to support the growth of the country’s domestic capital markets and increase access to local currency finance. Under the four-year Ethiopia Capital Market Development Project, IFC will work with ECMA and other key stakeholders to develop capital market regulations, increase the efficiency of

September 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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More than 49 innocent people killed in Amhara region in a single day

Enat Party issued a statement on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, condemning the killing of more than 49 innocent people in the Amhara region by government security forces and drone attacks on Monday, September 4, 2023. The statement said that 29 innocent citizens were brutally killed in their homes by government soldiers in Majete City, North

September 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

CBE Updates Mobile Banking Service with Increased Transfer Limits and New Features

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has updated its mobile banking service, making it more convenient and accessible for customers. One of the key changes is that all CBE branches can now provide services related to creating, resetting, and activating mobile and app services. This was previously limited to the branch where the customer opened

September 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight