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Ethio Telecom registered with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and is now officially listed on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) under the ticker symbol TELE, opening legal secondary-market trading for thousands of retail shareholders. CEO Frehiwot Tamru confirmed that ECMA approval and final reconciliation of investor records are complete. As a result, 45,000 verified … Read more
On May 11, 2026, Abay Bank registered nine million six hundred fifty-seven thousand two hundred eighty‑six (9,657,286) existing shares already held by shareholders. In a notice issued on Monday, Ethiopian capital market authority announced that it had approved Abay Bank’s Registration Statement in accordance with Articles 4 and 29 of the Public Offer and Trading … Read more
ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has issued an urgent public warning regarding the illegal sale of shares by Baira Share Company, also operating under the name “Arba Minch Water.” Following a recent regulatory sweep, the Authority discovered that Baira Share Company has been offering shares to the public to fund a … Read more
On April 21, 2026, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority issued a public notice stating that it has approved the registration statement of ZEMEN BANK S.C. and registered Fifteen million (15,000,000) shares already held by shareholders. The registration is pursuant to Article 4 and 29 of the Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024, … Read more
The House of Peoples’ Representatives Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism conducted a supervisory field visit to the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) to assess progress on its nine-month plan and overall institutional readiness. The visit provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue on ECMA’s progress in strengthening regulatory and legal frameworks, human resource capacity, and … Read more
On February 12, 2026, Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) granted License to BDO Consulting PLC, part of a BDO Advisory a global network with over 95,000 people in 169 countries, which provides specialized consulting services to improve business efficiency, manage risk, and support growth. The license brings the total number of licensed CMSPs in Ethiopia to … Read more
Aliko Dangote plans to sell 10% of his $20 billion refinery via a landmark IPO targeting African exchanges, including Ethiopia’s ESX. This could mark ESX’s first secondary listing and boost Ethiopia’s capital markets. A secondary listing is the listing of a company’s shares on a stock exchange other than its primary exchange, often to access … Read more
In a landmark move for Ethiopia’s financial landscape, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) officially launched the Automated Interbank Foreign Exchange Trading Platform today, January 28, 2026. The launch event, held at the NBE headquarters, brought together executives from the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), leaders of commercial banks, and key international financial stakeholders. The platform … Read more
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is decentralizing its power, moving beyond its headquarters in Addis Ababa to establish four new regional branches. In a major step toward modernizing the country’s financial oversight, the central bank has confirmed that construction is now underway in Bahir Dar, Jimma, Hawassa, and Dire Dawa. The expansion isn’t just … Read more
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has officially signaled a new era for the country’s economy. In a major milestone, six of Ethiopia’s banking giants have received “approval in principle” to list on the ESX Main Market, marking the beginning of a modern era for local investors. While several institutions are in the pipeline, two banks … Read more