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Ethio telecom has announced that it generated 215.8 billion Birr in revenue during the 2018 fiscal year, successfully achieving 99.7 percent of its target. This performance represents a significant increase compared to the 162 billion Birr in revenue recorded during the previous fiscal year. The announcement was made as the state-owned operator presented its performance…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange wrapped up its final trading session of the week on Friday, July 17, 2026, with a mixed equity market: three of five listed securities closed lower, two held flat, and no counter posted a gain on the day. Across the week of July 13–17, the equity market moved 13,743 shares across…
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has officially ended the era of administrative credit caps, shifting to a modern, interest-rate-driven monetary policy. Following the July 13, 2026, meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, the central bank announced a series of aggressive measures to stabilize inflation and deepen the financial market. Governor Eyob Tekalign emphasized that…
Global Insurance S.C. has officially completed the registration of its securities with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA). The approval, granted on June 30, 2026, marks a pivotal shift toward the standardized, regulated market environment envisioned by the national capital market reforms. The registration of Global Insurance S.C. is conducted in strict adherence to the…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially licensed three new service providers, strengthening the nation’s financial infrastructure. The new entries, announced by Director General Hana Tehelku on July 10, 2026, increase the total number of licensed capital market service providers in Ethiopia to 21. The New Licensees In addition to these core licenses, the…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has granted “Approval in Principle” to four companies to join its Main Market, marking a major milestone for the nation’s emerging capital market. The following companies are moving forward with their listing plans: While Ayat S.C., Sidama Bank, and Nib Insurance must still finalize securities registration with the Ethiopian Capital…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially approved the registration of securities for Hibret Insurance S.C., the regulator confirmed on June 29, 2026. This move brings the insurer into full compliance with the Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024. The approved registration encompasses 1,500,000 existing shares held by current shareholders and…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially approved the registration of securities for Gadaa Bank S.C., the regulator confirmed on June 29, 2026. The move brings the lender’s equity structure into formal alignment with the national requirements set forth by the Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024. Under the provisions of…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially approved the registration of securities for ZamZam Bank S.C., the regulator announced on July 6. The approval, granted on June 29, 2026, marks a pivotal step in the bank’s capital expansion strategy and establishes it as the first fully interest-free financial institution to secure regulatory clearance under…
Gadda Bank reported a pretax profit exceeding 1 billion birr for the 2025/26 fiscal year, a 113 percent increase over the previous year, the lender announced at a press briefing. The performance reflects a period of accelerated growth across the bank’s balance sheet and physical infrastructure. Financial Performance Indicators: Strategic developments during the fiscal year…