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Time to sip your coffee and catch up, because while you were hitting snooze, Africa’s cement was flying off trucks, banks were playing chess with your money, and Ethiopian Airlines was dreaming of calmer skies. Let’s break down the week’s biggest stories by sector so you can start your Monday smarter… and slightly more entertained.
Happy Adwa Victory Day! Today, we celebrate Ethiopia’s historic triumph at Adwa, a moment that stands as a symbol of resilience, unity, and national pride. We also wake up to a world on edge, with tensions escalating in the Middle East and markets reacting to geopolitical shocks. Here’s your Monday briefing on what’s happening across
Your weekly dose of Ethiopia’s sharpest business, economic, and finance news. Grab your buna and catch up on what’s moving Ethiopia’s markets and economy this week. SMEs & Finance: Ethiopia’s $4.2B Credit Gap Ethiopia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a formidable $4.2 billion financing shortfall, according to a recent landscape study by ACE
Good Monday Morning, Readers! Addis Ababa just wrapped up hosting the AU Summit this past Sunday, and what a weekend it was! The city was buzzing with diplomats, media crews, and the occasional motorcade-induced traffic jam that made even locals question their GPS choices. With the summit now behind us, it’s time to catch up
This week’s newsletter is inspired by the editor’s chronic forgetfulness. Once again, he stepped out without a zembil or even a paper bag, confidently assuming “I’ll figure it out.” Minutes later, reality struck, injera in hand, folded like a legal document, walking home like it’s perfectly normal. With plastic bags officially banned, this newsletter is
Your weekly dose of Ethiopia’s sharpest business, economic, and finance news. Grab your buna and catch up on what’s moving Ethiopia’s markets and economy this week. Capital Markets & Securities ECMA Reviews 66 Listing Applications Ethiopia’s capital markets regulator is currently reviewing 66 prospectuses submitted by companies seeking approval to issue securities. Over 45 applications
Your weekly dose of Ethiopia’s sharpest business, economic, and finance news. Grab your buna and catch up on what’s moving Ethiopia’s markets and economy this week. Aviation & Transport Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with 9 More Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the purchase of nine additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with deliveries planned
Happy Epiphany. The week began with a public holiday, setting a festive tone across the country. Streets, churches, and public spaces were filled with celebration, as communities marked Epiphany with vibrant ceremonies, joyful gatherings, and beautiful traditional dresses that reflected the richness of the season. Let’s get into last week’s update … Regional Trade &
Your weekly dose of Ethiopia’s sharpest business, economic, and finance news. Grab your buna and catch up on what’s moving Ethiopia’s markets and economy this week. Global & Multilateral Affairs IMF Leadership Transition for Africa Abebe Aemro Selassie will retire as Director of the IMF’s African Department on May 1, 2026, IMF Managing Director Kristalina
Your weekly dose of Ethiopia’s sharpest business, economic, and finance news. Grab your buna and catch up on what’s moving Ethiopia’s markets and economy this week. Mining & Natural Resources Ethiopia Eyes Gold Breakthrough with $340m Tulu Kapi Project Ethiopia secured $340 million in financing for the Tulu Kapi gold project, enabling construction of the
Your weekly dose of Ethiopia’s sharpest business, economic, and finance news. Grab your buna and catch up on what’s moving Ethiopia’s markets and economy this week. Foreign Exchange & Monetary Policy NBE FX Auction Sees Wider Bank Participation The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) concluded a special end-of-year foreign exchange auction on Friday, with 23
Your weekly dose of Ethiopia’s sharpest business, economic, and finance news. Grab your buna and catch up on what’s moving Ethiopia’s markets and economy this week. Fintech & Digital Payments ArifPay Acquires Majority Stake in Jami ArifPay has acquired a majority stake in Ethiopia’s digital tipping platform Jami for 16 million Birr, valuing the company
Monday Breakfast Stories lands every week — the capital market, banking, and startup news that moved.
