Ethiopia's Central Bank Ends Mandatory T-Bond Purchases

After 3 years, mandatory T-bond buys by commercial banks end. NBE's monetary policy committee says improved revenue & loans will finance the deficit. Credit cap at 18% remains for now.

Nigeria’s Qore Technologies Sets Up Shop in Ethiopia, Betting on a Cloud-First Future

Qore Technologies, the Nigeria-based core banking infrastructure provider, has officially entered Ethiopia, bringing its cloud-native platform to local banks, MFIs, and fintechs.

Why Most Government Websites in Ethiopia Barely Work

While federal and regional agencies have embraced e-services, many citizens are still greeted with “404 errors,” and faulty portals. Digital Ethiopia is plagued by dead links and outdated content.

Ethiopia’s Development Faces Structural Barriers Despite Economic Growth, AfDB Report Finds

The AfDB’s latest Country Focus Report highlights the stark contrast between Ethiopia’s economic potential and its persistent development gaps. Economic growth amid poverty, debt and unemployment.

Ethiopia Mandates Government Offices to Accept Digital Payments from All Service Providers

Despite reforms allowing fintechs and non-bank entities to enter the market, unfair trade practices and government favoritism have been prevalent in Ethiopia’s digital financial services sector.

Gadaa Bank Becomes Second Bank to List on Ethiopia’s Securities Exchange

Gadaa Bank has become the second bank to list on Ethiopia’s Securities Exchange, registering over 1.23M shares. It joins Wegagen as the second bank to list shares on ESX.

EU Backs €8 Million Sub-Saharan Arts Program Eyeing Cultural Pact, Creative Ties

Connect & Create, an €8 million EU backed cultural initiative will offer grants, mobility funding, and institutional support to artists and cultural professionals across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ethiopia’s Enkopa Summit Returns, Championing Deals, Innovation, and Enterprise

The Enkopa Summit, Ethiopia’s standout private-sector business event, where partnerships are formed and ideas become ventures is returning this October 9–10. Commerce. Technology. Deals.