Addis Ababa, February 8, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Chief Commissioner Mr. Zeleke Temesgen disclosed that the Commission has identified 2,507 major international companies as key targets for investment in Ethiopia, marking a strategic shift in the country’s approach to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). This move […]
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Addis Ababa, February 6, 2025 (FMC) — The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) announced that it has been taking a final step to register five giant companies over the next six months. Recall Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the Ethiopian Securities Exchange early this year, the first stock exchange in […]
Addis Ababa, February 4, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) announced that ships carrying 1,100,000 quintals of DAP and Urea soil fertilizer for the 2017/18 E.C (2024/25) cultivation season have docked at the port of Djibouti on Monday. In light of this, the amount of soil fertilizer […]
In a significant policy shift, the Ethiopian government plans to eliminate the cap on private sector credit growth by the end of September 2025. This initiative is part of broader reforms designed to create a more market-oriented financial system, including the introduction of market-driven Treasury bonds at the start of […]
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the entity responsible for managing 34 state-owned enterprises, has announced an ambitious initiative to fully fund the government’s budget deficit within the next five years. This plan comes at a critical time as Ethiopia grapples with significant budget shortfalls exacerbated by various global and domestic economic […]
Gov’t in midst of another attempt at selling off sugar estates Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) reports the state-owned enterprises under its wing amassed 901 billion birr in total revenues over the first half of the fiscal year. The figure is equivalent to USD 5.1 billion and stands on par with […]
Addis Ababa, January 29, 2025 (FMC) – Ethio-Engineering Group announced that it has been making preparations to manufacture electric vehicles in Ethiopia. The group CEO, Suleiman Dedefo, told local news agency ENA that there is abundant lithium in Ethiopia, a key component for electric vehicle battery production. Although the raw […]
Addis Ababa, January 27, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) today reported that investors who have registered investments of over 597 million US dollars have entered the special economic zones and the Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone in the past 6 months of the 2024/25 fiscal year. […]
Addis Ababa, January 24, 2025 (FMC) – Indian car company Vipar Auto FZCO has announced its intention to invest in the sector in Ethiopia. This was announced following a meeting between Minister of State for Industry Mr. Hassen Mohammed and representatives of the company in Addis Ababa to discuss potential […]
Addis Ababa, January 24, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism hosted a symposium to inform Japanese business leaders and investors about the abundant investment opportunities in Ethiopia’s tourism industry. During the event, Dr. Endegena Abebe, State Minister of Tourism, reaffirmed the Ethiopian Government’s dedication to advancing the tourism […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the second review of Ethiopia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF), enabling the country to access approximately $248 million to support its balance of payments needs. This decision marks a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s economic reform journey, following the ECF’s approval in July […]
As the world grapples with economic uncertainties, Sub-Saharan Africa is poised for a modest recovery in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook Update from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report, released on Friday January 17, highlights a projected growth rate of 4.2% for the region, indicating a […]