The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …
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Ethiopia to Start Selling Government Bonds on New Stock Exchange Platform
The Ethiopian government is set to begin selling government bonds through the newly launched Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) starting from July 2025, a move expected to boost domestic financing and …
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Ethiopian Banks in Deep Liquidity Crisis
Commercial banks in Ethiopia are currently grappling with a serious liquidity crisis, raising concerns across the financial sector. According to insiders who spoke to The Reporter, the problem is being …
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The United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, has softened his tone over recent criticisms of the Ethiopian government, calling instead for a political solution to the country’s ongoing internal …
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Tanzania Eyes 6% Economic Growth in 2025, Boosted by Reforms and Investment
Tanzania’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 6% in 2025, up from 5.4% in 2024, according to Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba and Central Bank Governor Emmanuel Tutuba. The optimistic …
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Tanzania Boosts Steel Industry with New ALAF Color Coating Line
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a major boost to Tanzania’s industrialization drive, ALAF Limited has launched a new Color Coating Line (CCL) with an annual production capacity of 75,000 …
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Kenya announces KSh 4.29 trillion budget for 2025/2026
The government of Kenya has unveiled its budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, with a total value of KSh 4.29 trillion, which is about $32.8 billion. This marks the first …
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Ethiopia’s Foreign Debt Payments to Consume Nearly 30% of Proposed 2025/26 Budget
Foreign debt servicing is set to consume nearly 30% of Ethiopia’s proposed federal budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide told lawmakers on Tuesday, as the country …
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Kenya’s KCB Group Set to Become First Foreign Bank to Enter Ethiopian Market
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group Limited is poised to become the first foreign banking institution to enter the Ethiopian financial services sector, following the country’s recent banking liberalisation reforms. Sources …
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Rwanda Quits ECCAS, Citing DRC’s Influence and Dysfunction in Regional Bloc
Rwanda has officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), accusing the regional bloc of failing in its duties and allowing itself to be manipulated by the …