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BusinessEthiopia has launched a comprehensive portfolio of investment projects valued at more than $13 billion, signaling a major push to attract private capital across agriculture, energy, manufacturing, finance, and infrastructure. The pipeline, outlined in the newly released “Invest in Ethiopia 2025” Deal Book, includes dozens of projects positioned as “investment-ready,” with financing models ranging from
Capital MarketIn a recent interview on the Ethiopia in Focus program with Billene Seyoum, Dr. Brook Taye discussed key initiatives being undertaken by Ethiopian Investment Holdings and shared insights on its future outlook. Ethiopia is undergoing a significant economic transformation, spearheaded by its newly launched Sovereign Wealth Fund, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH). Dr. Brook Taye, CEO
EconomyEthiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the addition of eight prominent State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). This milestone follows the decision of the EIH Board of Directors, in accordance with Council of Ministers Regulation No. 487/2022, Article 8. The transfer of ownership from the Public Enterprises Holding and Administration portfolio to
BusinessSafaricom’s journey into Ethiopia represents one of the most ambitious expansions in Africa’s telecommunications history, blending opportunities and challenges in a rapidly evolving market. A Landmark License Announcement On Friday, July 9, 2021, Ethiopia’s Finance Minister announced that Safaricom, through its Global Partnership for Ethiopia consortium, had been awarded the first private telecom license in
Learn Stock MarketLet’s talk about the concept of a capital market in the context of Ethiopia, using a bank, say, “X Bank,” as our example. In Ethiopia, banks are one of the most well-known share companies. So, let’s see how a capital market works for a share company like a bank: Imagine there’s a bank, “X Bank,”
Capital MarketQuick Takeaways: 1. Behavioral finance combines psychology and economics to understand how cognitive biases and emotions influence financial decision-making. 2. Investor psychology refers to the emotional and cognitive factors that influence investors’ decision-making process, such as herd behavior driven by fear of missing out. 3. Cognitive biases are systematic flaws in reasoning that can lead
Capital MarketQuick Takeaways: There are different types of stocks to consider: common stocks, preferred stocks, growth stocks, and value stocks. Common stocks offer ownership in a company, the opportunity to receive dividends and voting rights. Preferred stocks provide regular dividend payments before common shareholders and have priority in repayment during company dissolution or bankruptcy. Growth stocks
Capital MarketQuick Takeaways: As Ethiopia set its sights on establishing a stock market as a means to foster economic growth, attract investment, and provide opportunities for local businesses and investors, this ambitious endeavor is not without its challenges. It must confront a range of obstacles that require careful consideration and strategic solutions. From regulatory complexities and
Capital MarketDuring a compelling interview with The Reporter magazine, Dr. Brook Taye, the Director General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), shed light on an intriguing development. Among the thought-provoking topics discussed, Dr. Brook Taye revealed that the ECMA is looking closely toward the Casablanca Stock Exchange, exploring potential insights and lessons to be obtained.
Capital MarketA Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Its Purpose and Function Quick Takeaways: Introduction: As the Ethiopian stock market is set to open in the near future, understanding the fundamentals of investing becomes even more essential. If you’re new to investing or curious about how the stock market works, this beginner’s guide will provide you with a
