Interbank Money Market Weekly Trading Statistics: August 11 - 15, 2025
For the trading week of August 11 to August 15, 2025, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange reported on the Interbank Money Market statistics. In the overnight maturity category, a total volume of 7,130,000,000 ETB was traded across 24 transactions, with a weighted average interest rate of 12.07%, a decrease of 1.89% from the previous week.
For the 7-day maturity, there were 23 trades amounting to a volume of 8,100,000,000 ETB, and the weighted average interest rate was 13.93%, which is a 0.87% decrease from the prior week. The total volume traded since October 31, 2024, has reached 903,732,000,000 ETB.
Source - Ethiopian Securities Exchange
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For the trading week of August 11 to August 15, 2025, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange reported on the Interbank Money Market statistics. In the overnight maturity category, a total volume of 7,130,000,000 ETB was traded across 24 transactions, with a weighted average interest rate of 12.07%, a decrease of 1.89% from the previous week.
For the 7-day maturity, there were 23 trades amounting to a volume of 8,100,000,000 ETB, and the weighted average interest rate was 13.93%, which is a 0.87% decrease from the prior week. The total volume traded since October 31, 2024, has reached 903,732,000,000 ETB.
Source - Ethiopian Securities Exchange
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Sidama Reports USD 3.3 Million from Avocado Oil Exports
The Sidama Regional Industrial Parks Development Corporation has reported remarkable success in its avocado oil export operations, generating over USD 3.3 million in revenue during the fiscal year ending March 31. This export success emerges from Ethiopia's broader economic development strategy...
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Sidama-Reports-USD-33-Million-from-Avocado-Oil-Exports-08-18
Source - The Ethiopian Herald
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The Sidama Regional Industrial Parks Development Corporation has reported remarkable success in its avocado oil export operations, generating over USD 3.3 million in revenue during the fiscal year ending March 31. This export success emerges from Ethiopia's broader economic development strategy...
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Sidama-Reports-USD-33-Million-from-Avocado-Oil-Exports-08-18
Source - The Ethiopian Herald
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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of August 18, 2025.
Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Firm Orbit Health Opens AI Healthcare Hub
Orbit Health, a health-technology company based in Ethiopia, has established an initiative named Orbit AI Labs. The stated purpose of the lab is to support the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry in Africa. The initiative is intended to function as a center for innovators working in the field.
Source - Orbit Innovation Hub
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopian-Firm-Orbit-Health-Opens-AI-Healthcare-Hub-08-18
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Orbit Health, a health-technology company based in Ethiopia, has established an initiative named Orbit AI Labs. The stated purpose of the lab is to support the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry in Africa. The initiative is intended to function as a center for innovators working in the field.
Source - Orbit Innovation Hub
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopian-Firm-Orbit-Health-Opens-AI-Healthcare-Hub-08-18
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A market bulletin from the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) showing the Daily Commodity Trade Data for August 18, 2025.
Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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Ethiopia Raises Entry Pay for Degree-Holding Government Employees
Ethiopia approved a salary adjustment that lifts the entry-level pay for bachelor’s degree holders to ETB 11,500/month (from ETB 6,940), effective September 2025. The revision forms part of a broader overhaul of civil service pay scales announced by the Federal Civil Service Commission.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Raises-Entry-Pay-for-Degree-Holding-Government-Employees-08-19
Source - Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ethiopia approved a salary adjustment that lifts the entry-level pay for bachelor’s degree holders to ETB 11,500/month (from ETB 6,940), effective September 2025. The revision forms part of a broader overhaul of civil service pay scales announced by the Federal Civil Service Commission.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Raises-Entry-Pay-for-Degree-Holding-Government-Employees-08-19
Source - Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of August 19, 2025.
Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Records USD 4 Billion FDI in FY 2024/25
Ethiopia attracted about USD 4.0 billion in foreign direct investment in FY 2024/25, a rise from last year that the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) links to ongoing business-climate reforms and faster service delivery. The outcome signals steady investor confidence as the country pushes private-sector-led, export-oriented growth and job creation.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Records-USD-4-Billion-FDI-in-FY-202425-08-19
Source - Ethiopian Investment Comission
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Ethiopia attracted about USD 4.0 billion in foreign direct investment in FY 2024/25, a rise from last year that the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) links to ongoing business-climate reforms and faster service delivery. The outcome signals steady investor confidence as the country pushes private-sector-led, export-oriented growth and job creation.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Records-USD-4-Billion-FDI-in-FY-202425-08-19
Source - Ethiopian Investment Comission
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A market bulletin from the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) showing the Daily Commodity Trade Data for August 19, 2025.
Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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KCB Bank Eyes 40% Stake in Ethiopian Bank
KCB Bank Group says it is in discussions to acquire up to 40% of a local Ethiopian bank, targeting market entry within 18 months, a move that could make it the first major foreign lender to gain a foothold under the new Ethiopian banking laws. The target bank was not disclosed.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/KCB-Bank-Eyes-40-Stake-in-Ethiopian-Bank-08-20
Source - Business Daily
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KCB Bank Group says it is in discussions to acquire up to 40% of a local Ethiopian bank, targeting market entry within 18 months, a move that could make it the first major foreign lender to gain a foothold under the new Ethiopian banking laws. The target bank was not disclosed.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/KCB-Bank-Eyes-40-Stake-in-Ethiopian-Bank-08-20
Source - Business Daily
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A market bulletin from the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) showing the Daily Commodity Trade Data for August 20, 2025.
Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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Fuzé is coming to Addis
Digital Africa, in partnership with weVentureHub, FLAT6LABS, Renew Capital, and P1 Ventures is bringing Fuzé to Addis Ababa on September 24, 2025.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Fuz%C3%A9-is-coming-to-Addis-08-21
Source- weVentureHub
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Digital Africa, in partnership with weVentureHub, FLAT6LABS, Renew Capital, and P1 Ventures is bringing Fuzé to Addis Ababa on September 24, 2025.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Fuz%C3%A9-is-coming-to-Addis-08-21
Source- weVentureHub
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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of August 21, 2025.
Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Targets 8 billion USD in Remittances for 2025/26
The government set a target to mobilize USD 8 billion in remittances in FY 2025/26, citing plans to widen formal channels and step up economic diplomacy. For context, officials reported USD 5.1 billion in remittances in the latest year, up from USD 4.4 billion in FY 2023/24.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Targets-8-billion-USD-in-Remittances-for-202526-08-21
Source - Ethiopian Press Agency
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The government set a target to mobilize USD 8 billion in remittances in FY 2025/26, citing plans to widen formal channels and step up economic diplomacy. For context, officials reported USD 5.1 billion in remittances in the latest year, up from USD 4.4 billion in FY 2023/24.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Targets-8-billion-USD-in-Remittances-for-202526-08-21
Source - Ethiopian Press Agency
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EEC Posts 81% Revenue Growth, Expands Regionally
The Ethiopian Engineering Corporation (EEC) reported ETB 8.9 billion in revenue for 2017 EFY, an 81% jump from last year and 117% of its annual plan. The results came from 111 design projects, 272 supervision and contract work, and 53 construction projects.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/EEC-Posts-81-Revenue-Growth-Expands-Regionally-08-21
Source - Ethiopian Investment Holdings
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The Ethiopian Engineering Corporation (EEC) reported ETB 8.9 billion in revenue for 2017 EFY, an 81% jump from last year and 117% of its annual plan. The results came from 111 design projects, 272 supervision and contract work, and 53 construction projects.
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/EEC-Posts-81-Revenue-Growth-Expands-Regionally-08-21
Source - Ethiopian Investment Holdings
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A market bulletin from the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) showing the Daily Commodity Trade Data for August 21, 2025.
Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
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Infographic - Africa's Shadow Economy
Ethiopia’s shadow economy was an estimated 50.2% of GDP in 2023, placing it third among named African nations, according to data from Ernst & Young (EY). Only Sierra Leone (64.5%) and Niger (56.3%) recorded higher rates of Shadow Economy.
Source - Ernst & Young (EY)
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Ethiopia’s shadow economy was an estimated 50.2% of GDP in 2023, placing it third among named African nations, according to data from Ernst & Young (EY). Only Sierra Leone (64.5%) and Niger (56.3%) recorded higher rates of Shadow Economy.
Source - Ernst & Young (EY)
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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of August 22, 2025.
Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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China, AU, and UNIDO Expand Vocational Training to Strengthen Africa’s manpower
China, the African Union, and UNIDO launched a new vocational training seminar in Addis Ababa under the “Luban Workshop” program, aimed at accelerating skills for industry and tackling youth unemployment. The initiative aligns with FOCAC 2024 deliverables that elevate vocational education, teacher training, and technology transfer across the continent.
Source - Capital Ethiopia, Xinhua News
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/China-AU-and-UNIDO-Expand-Vocational-Training-to-Strengthen-Africas-manpower-08-22
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China, the African Union, and UNIDO launched a new vocational training seminar in Addis Ababa under the “Luban Workshop” program, aimed at accelerating skills for industry and tackling youth unemployment. The initiative aligns with FOCAC 2024 deliverables that elevate vocational education, teacher training, and technology transfer across the continent.
Source - Capital Ethiopia, Xinhua News
Full Article - https://telegra.ph/China-AU-and-UNIDO-Expand-Vocational-Training-to-Strengthen-Africas-manpower-08-22
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