In an unusual decision, the Ethiopian government opted not to accept the full amount of funds offered by bidders in the recent Treasury bill (T-bill) auction, despite receiving significantly higher bids than expected. The results, announced two days after the auction, also indicated a decline in yields.
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which conducts these auctions on behalf of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), released the results on Friday, July 25.
The data revealed strong demand for short-term maturities, specifically the 28-day and 91-day T-bills, which far exceeded the government's initial offerings. Bidders proposed 10.4 billion birr for the 28-day T-bills and 15.9 billion birr for the 91-day bills, compared to the government’s original offers of 221.7 million birr and 3.2 billion birr, respectively.
In contrast, demand for longer-term maturities, such as the 182-day and 364-day...
Solomon Desalegn, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Biruhminds Consult PLC, brings over 15 years of experience in sustainable development, youth leadership, and environmental policy to Ethiopia’s pressing socio-economic challenges. Having played a key role among civil society scholars contributing to Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy and represented major groups during the development of the UN Sustainable Development Goals...
As Ethiopia’s digital payments landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the issue of financial security and risk management has risen to the forefront for banks, fintechs, and regulators alike. At the heart of this evolving ecosystem stands Basil Kithinji, Director of Risk for Visa East Africa. Renowned for his expertise in building resilient digital payment systems, Kithinji leads regional initiatives to...
This notice is intended to inform property market participants as well as any other interested economic operators about the property needs of the Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia (the ‘Delegation’) in Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, and to collect information on properties within a defined perimeter.
The Delegation is looking for properties located in Addis Ababa to serve as accommodation...
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This notice is intended to inform property market participants as well as any other interested economic operators about the property needs of the Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia (the ‘Delegation’) in Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, and to collect information on properties within a defined perimeter.
The Delegation is looking for a property located in Addis Ababa to...
DATE: 25 June 2025
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Representation Office in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, invites qualified and registered Contractors / Suppliers to participate in the following tender:
SN TENDER SUBJECT CLOSING DATE 1 TENDER REFERENCE NO: RFQ/HCR/AA/2025/011 For Supply and delivery Sanitary Pads to UNHCR operations in Ethiopia. ...
Despite facing challenges such as shortages of production machinery and limited workspace, Ethiopia’s furniture industry recently showcased its creativity and artistic skill through a series of chair exhibitions that highlight both the sector’s talent and expansive growth potential.
The first Ethiopian Chair Exhibition, held at the Hilton Hotel, was designed to celebrate the country’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. Organized...
Moroccan culinary art was honored on Saturday July 12, in Addis Ababa during an evening held on the initiative of the Kingdom's Embassy in Ethiopia.
The evening treated guests, including members of the Ethiopian government and parliament, diplomats accredited in Addis Ababa, religious leaders and representatives of international organizations, to the flavors and multiple facets of the Kingdom's culinary art.
Speaking...
Economic development requires visionary leadership, individuals capable of navigating complex systems, mobilizing resources, and inspiring collective progress. But there...
President Trump’s remarks about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have indeed stirred controversy across Eastern Africa, particularly between...
High Frequency of External Shocks Derailing Ethiopia’s Progress on Sustainable Development Goals.
The velocity and quantum of Volatile, Uncertain, Complex,...
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event (https://AOWEnergy.com/) in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October.
AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This year’s event will feature more than 1 600 senior delegates, 80 ministers and officials from 70+ countries and representatives of more than 760 companies.
Announcing Mantashe’s confirmed attendance, Chief Executive Officer of Sankofa Events, Paul Sinclair...
On the back of major investments from multilateral finance institution the African Development Bank, The Gambia is poised to increase its electrification rate to 70% – 50% in rural areas – by the end of the year. In the wake of the country’s burgeoning energy sector, The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference, which takes place in Cape Town from November 4-8.
The Gambia represents...