Ethiopia Eyes 50 Listings in Maiden Exchange Across Five Years

A five-year collaboration between FSD Africa, FSD Ethiopia, and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange outlines plans for 50 listings in the country's nascent capital market.

Addis Ababa Embraces Smart Parking with U.S. Firm USP Holdings

A Public-Private Partnership between the Addis Ababa City Administration and USP Holdings is set to digitize parking across the capital. Stadium, Kasanchis, and Arat Killo among first sites.

Ethiopia’s Banks Report Rising Forex Allocation in Post-Reform Upswing

A wave of announcements by Ethiopia's commercial banks last week outlines a surge in foreign currency allocation to customers as financial sector navigates new rules.

Lessons for Ethiopia’s Digital Lending Sector from Kenya’s BNPL Collapse

Lipa Later, a BNPL startup from Kenya recently entered into administration after raising millions in funding. Its story serves as a cautionary tale for Ethiopia’s emerging digital lending industry.

CBE Logs 7.7 trillion Birr in Digital Transactions Over Eight Months

CBE has reported that the value of its digital transactions in the past eight months has soared past 7.7 trillion birr. A figure higher than total banking sector's digital transactions two years ago.

This Ethiopian Dating App Allows Users to Livestream Content Amid Romantic Pursuits

Habtok, a new Ethiopian dating platform, blends social media and dating services, allowing users to live stream content, make calls, and receive gifts.