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Ethiopia’s Biggest Private Bank Partners with M-Pesa for Digital Credit, Saving Services

Awash Bank and M-Pesa have entered a strategic partnership to provide a host of digital microcredit and savings services. Errif be MPESA, a digital overdraft service was first in line.

As Tax Enforcement Tightens in Ethiopia, New Integrated System Offers Built-In Compliance

ETTA Solutions has developed Zoorya, a unified ERP, POS, and tax-compliant device certified by the Revenues Ministry.It aims to simplify business operations amid rising digital tax enforcement.

Nib Bank Bets on In-House Super App to Lead Five-Year Strategic Rebound

Nib International Bank has launched its 95% in-house developed super app, Nibtera, consolidating mobile banking, internet banking, and merchant services.

Ethiopia Opens Treasury Bill Market to Public as Nascent Exchange Begins Executing Trades

Ethiopia’s stock exchange officially commenced trading, marking a new phase in the country’s economic reform agenda. The debut featured live trades in shares of Wegagen, Gadaa Bank, and T-bills.

Five Ethiopian Insurers Unite under Pula to Protect 10 million Farmers

A new consortium (AICE) is launching to provide insurance for 10M Ethiopian small holder farmers with affordable tech-driven coverage. Kenya based insure-tech Pula is leading the charge.

Ethiopia Partners with Nigerian Billionaire Dangote on Fertilizer Plant, Prime Minister Says

Ethiopia to build a fertilizer plant in partnership with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, PM Abiy announces. The project is set to be completed in a little over three years.

Siinqee Bank Sees 897% Growth in Deposits, Surpassing 100 Billion Birr in Three Years

In just three years, Siinqee Bank has grown total deposits by 897%, reaching 102.5 billion Birr while surpassing the central banks paid capital requirement well ahead of schedule.

Kazana Group’s Smilepay Debuts as Ethiopia’s Latest Licensed Remittance Platform

Smilepay, a Kazana Group portfolio company, just entered Ethiopia's digital remittance market. Licensed by NBE, it is integrated with 29 banks and aims for cross-border payment efficiency.