Neway ESX App: How to Trade on Ethiopia's Stock Market

The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) launched Neway its official web and mobile trading platform — in March 2026, in partnership with technology provider Infotech Private Limited. If you want to buy or sell shares, bonds, or other listed instruments in Ethiopia, Neway is currently the only sanctioned way to do it from your phone. This guide walks through registration, verification, your first trade, and the most common problems people run into.

Is the Neway app legitimate?

Yes. Neway is built and operated by the Ethiopian Securities Exchange itself, not a third-party developer. It replaced an earlier pilot version of the platform (known during testing as Marlin ESX) that had already built a strong track record before the official rebrand and public launch. It’s available for free download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store under the listing “Neway ESX.” If an app or website asking for your money or ID doesn’t match this, treat it as unofficial.

What you need before you start

A valid Fayda ID or other accepted national ID, plus your Tax Identification Number (TIN)
An active Ethiopian phone number for OTP verification
A bank account for funding your trading account
The Neway app installed from an official store, or access to the Neway web platform

Step-by-step: How to register and trade on Neway

Neway ESX app download QR code for Android and iOS

1. Download the app Search “Neway ESX” on Google Play or the App Store, or use the web platform directly. Avoid any APK or link shared outside these official channels.

2. Self-onboard Neway lets you register remotely — you don’t need to visit a broker’s office in person. Open the app and choose to create a new investor account.

3. Complete KYC (identity verification) This is the step most people get stuck on. You’ll be asked to submit your Fayda ID / national ID and TIN, and in some cases a short liveness check (a selfie or short video) to confirm you’re a real, unique applicant. Approval isn’t always instant — if your KYC is pending for more than a few business days, contact your chosen brokerage member directly rather than resubmitting, as duplicate submissions can slow the review further.

4. Choose a trading member (broker) ESX operates through licensed trading members. Neway links your account to the brokerage you select during onboarding — this determines who executes your orders and handles your funds.

Neway app self-onboarding registration screen

5. Fund your account Deposit through the payment method your broker supports (bank transfer or, increasingly, mobile money integrations). Funds typically need to clear before they show as available balance.

6. Place your first trade Once funded, browse listed equities and fixed-income instruments inside the app, review real-time pricing, and submit a buy order. Neway shows your order status and fills in real time.

7. Track your portfolio The app’s portfolio view updates in real time so you can monitor holdings, price movement, and historical performance across devices.

Neway app not working or not available today?

If the app shows errors, a blank screen, or “not available,” it’s almost always one of the following:

Scheduled maintenance or exchange downtime — ESX trading hours and system maintenance windows affect app availability; try again outside maintenance periods.
App version out of date — update through your app store rather than continuing on an old build.
Network/KYC processing delay — if you can log in but can’t trade, your account may still be pending final verification rather than experiencing a technical fault.

If none of these apply, the safest next step is contacting your trading member directly, since they can see your account status on their end.

FAQ Section

Is the Neway app real and official? Yes. Neway is owned and operated by the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), developed with technology partner Infotech Private Limited. It is not a third-party or unofficial app.

What is KYC on Neway and why is it required? KYC (Know Your Customer) is the identity verification step required by law before you can trade. You’ll submit your Fayda ID/national ID and TIN so ESX and your broker can confirm your identity and comply with capital market regulations.

Why is the Neway app not available today? This is usually scheduled system maintenance, an outdated app version, or a pending KYC review rather than a permanent outage. Update the app first, then contact your trading member if the issue continues.

Can I use Neway from outside Ethiopia? No, you can’t use Neway ESX app outside of Ethiopia.

Is Neway free to download and use? The app itself is free to download. Trading involves standard brokerage fees set by your chosen trading member, not by ESX directly.

What was Neway called before? During its pilot phase, the platform operated under the name Marlin ESX before its official public launch and rebrand to Neway in March 2026.