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Capital Market1. Your savings, sitting still You put a little money aside every month. It goes into a savings account, and there it sits. Prices climb faster than your interest does, so each year your savings quietly buy a little less. You have heard about the new stock exchange in Addis Ababa, but which company would
Capital MarketNot every company that rings the bell at the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is raising money. Of the six companies on the ESX Main Market, most arrived without selling a single new share to the public. That is not a flaw. It is a choice of listing route, and the route a company takes shapes
If you want to buy shares on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, you cannot just walk in and place an order yourself. Trading at the ESX is fully electronic, with no physical trading floor, and it can only be done through licensed intermediaries such as brokers and dealers. Investors are not directly involved in the trade
Learn Stock MarketElectric mobility startup Dodai has raised $13 million in a Series A financing round to accelerate the deployment of electric motorbikes and battery-swapping infrastructure across Ethiopia. The round consists of $8 million in equity and $5 million in debt, with participation from a mix of international investors including British International Investment (BII), Value Chain Innovation
EconomyEthiopia has secured more than $13 billion in investment commitments across key sectors following the conclusion of the “Invest in Ethiopia 2026” forum, in a major boost to the country’s economic outlook and reform agenda. The agreements, signed during the forum’s closing ceremony in Addis Ababa, span manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, energy, construction and other
Capital MarketEthiopia’s pension funds are approaching a pivotal shift, but this time the story is more nuanced than simply “low returns versus high inflation.” The numbers themselves are changing and so is the strategy. For years, institutions like the Private Organization Employees’ Social Security Administration (POESSA) operated in a system where government securities offered relatively low
Capital MarketWhen you think about stock markets, it’s easy to imagine investors directly buying and selling shares at will. In reality, there’s a crucial middleman making these trades possible: the broker. Brokers are the hidden engines of the financial markets. They connect buyers and sellers, provide market knowledge, and help ensure transactions happen smoothly. In Ethiopia,
BusinessEthiopia has taken a giant step toward transforming its agricultural future. On Thursday, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the government’s sovereign investment arm, and Nigeria’s Dangote Group signed a landmark shareholders’ agreement to build one of the world’s largest urea fertilizer production complexes in Gode, Somali Regional State. The $2.5 billion project is designed to change
Learn Stock MarketWhen a company decides to raise money from the public by offering its shares or bonds, it isn’t just about listing on the exchange, it’s also about communication. Advertising plays a big role in telling potential investors about the opportunity. But here’s the catch: in Ethiopia, advertising a public offer comes with strict rules set
Learn Stock MarketA well-functioning capital market depends on a range of specialized service providers who connect investors, companies, and governments. These institutions ensure transparency, efficiency, and trust in the financial system. In Ethiopia, the development of the capital market has introduced licensed players who are now shaping its growth. Below, we break down the major categories of
BusinessIn a deal that signals Ethiopia’s aviation ambitions are about to hit full throttle, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed up to $500 million towards the construction of the Abusera Mega Airport — a project that could redefine air travel in Africa. When completed in 2029, this colossal hub near Bishoftu, just 45 kilometers
Capital MarketEthiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, has made its first-ever international investment by acquiring a stake in Akobo Minerals AB, a Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold producer listed on Euronext and Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Under the agreement, EIH will subscribe to 15 million new shares at USD 0.20 each, securing a 7.4% ownership stake
