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The National Bank of Ethiopia’s foreign exchange (FX) administration reform, implemented as part of the broader macroeconomic reforms, has significantly catalyzed the growth of financial institutions, Bank officials remarked. Banking industry officials asserted that the government’s macroeconomic reforms will significantly contribute to the nation’s economic growth. They emphasized that the National Bank’s adoption of a …

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In its strong aspiration to go beyond basic connectivity services, Ethio Telecom launched new international digital money transfer services in collaboration with VISA Company, a world leader in digital payment technology, today. Ethio Telecom CEO, Ms. Frehiwot Tamru, and VISA Company Country Manager Yared Tadele signed the deal. The signing of this strategic partnership agreement …

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Ethiopia has been offering extensive fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for investments in renewable energy as it has identified the energy sector among the key priorities for investment, Chief Commissioner of Ethiopian Investment Commission Ms. Hanna Arayaselassie said. The commission has held a half-day stakeholders meeting which focused on attracting finance and investment for the energy …

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Ethiopia has signed 300MW Aysha-1 wind project Power Purchase and implementation agreements with United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s AMEA Power. The Aysha wind energy project is poised to become the largest wind energy project in the Horn of Africa after investing 620 million US dollars, it was learned. Minister of Finance Amhed Shide and other senior …

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Tamesol Communication and LYAN Business Group, in collaboration with Acentic Solutions, are set to organize this year’s New Year’s exhibition and bazaar. During a press conference held today at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, it was announced that numerous traders will participate in the expo to showcase their products and services. The event is dubbed “CBE …

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Equb Financial Technologies has signed a partnership agreement with Awash Bank S.C. to promote digital saving services in Ethiopia. Equb Financial Technologies is an Ethiopian startup that has digitized the country’s age-long traditional saving method (Equb) into a digital saving system. The signing agreement signed today aims to expand the startup’s digital presence in the …

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Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, inaugurated a Silver Lounge, an exclusive facility dedicated to ShebaMiles Silver members. Strategically positioned within the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the Silver Lounge offers a serene and engaging environment where passengers can unwind and enjoy entertainment amenities, the airline announced. Source: FBC

 Ethiopia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Offices and other International Organizations, Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, met with Dr. David Reddy, the Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) on August 15, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. During their meeting, they discussed potential investment opportunities for local manufacturing of medicines in Ethiopia. Following …

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The Addis Ababa Peace and Security Administration Bureau has implemented a complete ban on sports betting and gambling establishments within the city limits. According to Deputy Head Mideksa Kebede, the decision comes after the closure of 4,118 betting houses during the 2023/24 fiscal year. The city administration has cited the detrimental impact of gambling on …

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SantimPay Financial Solutions S.C. is set to expand its contactless payment network in Ethiopia with plans to deploy over 10,000 Point of Sale (POS) machines within the coming Ethiopian year (2017). The company, which specializes in modernizing payment systems, aims to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. According to CEO Tinsae Dessalen, SantimPay has experienced rapid growth …

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