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NBE's Final $125 Million FX Auction Falls $1.51 Million Short of Allocation
#EBR_News Sep 23, 2026
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) received $123.49 million in bids for its final $125 million foreign exchange auction under the first-quarter 2026/27 programme, leaving the auction undersubscribed by $1.51 million.
The auction, held today, attracted participation from 27 banks, all of which submitted successful bids. The central bank allocated the full $125 million on offer, while the weighted average rate of successful bids stood at 160.2297 Birr per US dollar.
The marginal, or cut-off, rate was 158.0715 Birr per dollar, while the highest bid reached 160.8869 Birr. The lowest bid was equal to the cut-off rate at 158.0715 Birr.
Today's auction marks the fourth and final $125 million tranche of the NBE’s planned $500 million regular foreign exchange auction programme for the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year.
The programme is separate from the $500 million special FX auction conducted by the central bank in August.
Demand for foreign currency has eased across the regular auctions. The first auction on August 12 drew about $470 million in bids against $125 million offered.
The August 26 auction received $170.51 million, while the September 9 auction attracted $120 million—already $5 million below the amount offered.
The latest weighted average rate of 160.2297 Birr per dollar is slightly below the 160.5357 recorded in the September 9 auction and marginally above the 160.2070 recorded on August 26.
This indicates relatively limited movement in the average rate across the final three auctions.
The NBE has used the auction mechanism to supply foreign currency to banks while allowing bids to determine the exchange rate within each auction.
The latest result also points to a further softening in auction demand, with banks collectively bidding for less foreign currency than the amount made available.
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| 3 | Fayda Digital ID honored Runner-Up for Two Global Digital Infrastructure Awards
#EBR_News Sep 23, 2026
Ethiopia's national digital identification programme, Fayda, has secured second place in two international digital public infrastructure (DPI) awards, according to the National ID Program (NIDP), according to the National ID Program (NIDP), which described the recognition as validation of the country's rapid and secure rollout of a system now central to banking, telecommunications and social protection services.
The programme was named runner-up for the 5in50 DPI Award and the Digital@UNGA Award, both presented to initiatives judged to be accelerating inclusive digital transformation globally.
The 5in50 DPI Award, according to the NIDP, celebrates digital public infrastructure initiatives accelerating digital transformation across 50 countries within five years.
The programme said Fayda was recognised in this category for its open-source architecture and the pace at which it has scaled nationwide, features organisers view as central to building replicable, cost-effective identity systems in other developing economies.
The Digital@UNGA Award, presented on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, honoured Fayda's alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the NIDP said, citing the programme's role in extending legal identity to citizens, widening access to financial services, and streamlining civic service delivery.
The recognition places Ethiopia among a small group of countries whose identity systems are being cited internationally as models for balancing scale with data protection.
According to the NIDP, the programme's most notable achievement has been inclusion: registering millions of citizens across geographically and infrastructurally diverse regions, including areas with limited connectivity or administrative capacity.
Fayda has also been integrated with banking, telecommunications and social safety net programmes, the NIDP said. Both awards are coordinated by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) Secretariat in partnership with Co-Develop, organisations that promote digital cooperation and support countries building citizen-centred public infrastructure.
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| 5 | Fayda Digital ID horned Runner-Up for Two Global Digital Infrastructure Awards
#EBR_News Sep 23, 2026
Ethiopia's national digital identification programme, Fayda, has secured second place in two international digital public infrastructure (DPI) awards, according to the National ID Program (NIDP), according to the National ID Program (NIDP), which described the recognition as validation of the country's rapid and secure rollout of a system now central to banking, telecommunications and social protection services.
The programme was named runner-up for the 5in50 DPI Award and the Digital@UNGA Award, both presented to initiatives judged to be accelerating inclusive digital transformation globally.
The 5in50 DPI Award, according to the NIDP, celebrates digital public infrastructure initiatives accelerating digital transformation across 50 countries within five years.
The programme said Fayda was recognised in this category for its open-source architecture and the pace at which it has scaled nationwide, features organisers view as central to building replicable, cost-effective identity systems in other developing economies.
The Digital@UNGA Award, presented on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, honoured Fayda's alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the NIDP said, citing the programme's role in extending legal identity to citizens, widening access to financial services, and streamlining civic service delivery.
The recognition places Ethiopia among a small group of countries whose identity systems are being cited internationally as models for balancing scale with data protection.
According to the NIDP, the programme's most notable achievement has been inclusion: registering millions of citizens across geographically and infrastructurally diverse regions, including areas with limited connectivity or administrative capacity.
Fayda has also been integrated with banking, telecommunications and social safety net programmes, the NIDP said. Both awards are coordinated by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) Secretariat in partnership with Co-Develop, organizations that promote digital cooperation and support countries building citizen-centred public infrastructure.
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| 7 | Afreximbank Issues $29 Million Guarantee to Scale EAC Customs Bond Across East Africa
#EBR_News Sep 23, 2026
The African Export-Import Bank has issued a $29 million guarantee to BSMART Technology Ltd to support the implementation and scaling of the EAC Customs Bond, a technology-enabled regional customs guarantee solution facilitating the movement of goods across East African Community countries, according to a press release distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.
According to the press release, the facility is aimed at strengthening the financial capacity underpinning the EAC Customs Bond and supporting the region's transition to a more seamless digital and integrated customs environment.
The solution allows clearing and forwarding agents, guarantors, and customs authorities to access customs bonds through a digital platform, reducing reliance on physical documentation and eliminating the need for bond paperwork to be posted at each border for the entry and exit of goods.
The support builds on Afreximbank's collaboration with the EAC Secretariat, which began with the pilot phase of the EAC Customs Bond in Uganda in August 2025, followed by the onboarding of Rwanda and Burundi in January 2026, and the Bond's official launch during the 25th Summit of Heads of State in March 2026.
According to the press release, the initiative operates under the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme, through which the Bank has led efforts to develop regional customs guarantee and digital solutions supporting intra-African trade.
Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, said the facility demonstrates the Bank's commitment to developing practical solutions that break down barriers to intra-African trade.
"With the EAC Customs Bond, we are supporting the digitization and simplification of access to customs guarantees for businesses moving goods across the region, cutting costs and improving the efficiency of customs procedures," Awani said, according to the press release.
She said the intervention aligns with Afreximbank's mandate to support implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and accelerate the integration of African markets.
Stephen Teang, Managing Director of BSMART Technology Ltd, said the facility reflects strong confidence in the EAC Customs Bond and supports the company's growth ambitions.
According to the press release, the digital platform allows an agent moving goods across multiple countries to do so digitally rather than through traditional physical document submission at each border post, reducing administrative processes and avoiding delays.
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| 9 | #Breaking Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire Amid Tigray Tensions
#EBR_News Sep 23, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire, effective Wednesday, September 23, 2026, citing "the current situation in the Tigray Region," according to an announcement from the airline.
The airline did not specify the nature of the situation prompting the suspension.
"We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this flight disruption may cause our customers," Ethiopian Airlines said in the announcement, adding that it will notify customers when flights resume. The airline gave no indication of an expected timeline for resumption.
This is not the first time Ethiopian Airlines has suspended service to Tigray region airports amid periods of tension. In late January 2026, the airline halted flights to Mekelle, Axum, Shire, and Humera following clashes between federal forces and Tigrayan fighters in western Tigray, with service resuming in early February after several days.
#EthiopianAirlines #Tigray #Mekelle #EthiopiaNews #EBRBusiness #AviationDisruption #BreakingNews
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| 11 | Abay Investment Holding’s Lihiket Targets 880.4 Million Birr Revenue
#EBR_News Sep 23, 2026
Lihiket Design and Supervision Corporation, a company under Abay Investment Holding, is targeting 880.4 million Birr in revenue for the 2026/27 fiscal year, up from 747.5 million Birr recorded in 2025/26.
The target was discussed during Abay Investment Holding’s fourth-day performance review, which evaluated Lihiket’s performance and its plans for the 2026/27 fiscal year.
During 2025/26, Lihiket undertook 351 design and supervision projects and completed 141, achieving 88.57 percent of its planned target. The company also reported lower design error rates and an expanded customer base after securing new projects through competitive bidding.
Its performance was nevertheless affected by delayed payments from project owners and delays in completing projects, according to the holding company.
To support the higher revenue target, Abay Investment Holding has directed Lihiket to introduce Building Information Modeling (BIM), a digital system used to create and manage detailed information about construction projects. The company is also expected to reorganize its corporate structure and expand its services and geographic market reach.
The holding company further instructed Lihiket to broaden its participation across different types of projects and complete implementation of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, as it seeks to improve operations and increase business opportunities.
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| 13 | NBE Schedules Final $125 Million FX Auction Under Q1 Programme
#EBR_News Sep 22, 2026
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) will offer $125 million to commercial banks in its 29th foreign exchange auction on September 23, marking the final scheduled tranche of its $500 million regular FX auction programme for the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year.
The central bank said banks will submit their bids through the CSD-Based FX Auction System between 10:00 a.m. and noon on Wednesday.
The auction results will be announced at 3:00 p.m., with settlement scheduled for the end of the day.
The auction follows NBE’s September 9 sale, when the central bank offered $125 million but received only $120 million in bids, leaving the auction undersubscribed by $5 million. All 20 participating banks were successful.
The September 9 auction cleared at a weighted average rate of 160.5357 Birr per US dollar, compared with 160.2070 Birr at the August 26 auction. The marginal rate stood at 158.3500 Birr, while the highest bid reached 160.7556 Birr per dollar.
The latest auction will be closely watched following the notable shift in foreign exchange demand recorded earlier this month.
On August 12, banks submitted about $470 million in bids against the $125 million offered. Demand then fell to $170.51 million at the August 26 auction before dropping below the available supply in the September 9 auction.
With the September 23 sale, NBE will have completed the four regular $125 million auctions that make up its $500 million first-quarter allocation.
The regular programme is separate from the $500 million special FX auction conducted by the central bank on August 20.
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| 15 | Ethiopia Joins Global Coalition Backing Lower-Carbon Blended Cement Ahead of Hosting COP32
#EBR_News Sep 22, 2026
Ethiopia has joined a growing coalition of governments backing lower-carbon blended cement, alongside Cambodia, Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda, bringing the number of nations supporting the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate's initiative to twelve, according to a report by World Cement.
The announcement coincides with the launch of Blend Better Cement, a global campaign bringing together governments, industry, and climate organizations to advance national policies that boost the use of blended cement.
According to World Cement, blended cements use alternative materials, known as supplementary cementitious materials, such as calcined clay, limestone fines, or industrial by-products, to reduce emissions while delivering comparable strength, durability, and cost to conventional Portland cement.
The report said blended cement can cut emissions by 50 percent per tone of cement compared to Portland cement, and that concrete accounts for around 7 to 8 percent of global carbon emissions.
Ethiopia and the other new signatories have pledged to use policy levers such as prioritizing blended cement in public procurement and updating national standards, joining Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, and New Zealand, who had previously signed the ICBC's Call to Action on Blended Lower Carbon Cement and Supplementary Cementitious Materials.
World Cement reported that governments are the world's largest buyers of concrete, meaning such procurement commitments can accelerate the scaling of lower-carbon cement in national markets.
Dawit Alemu Beshah, Project Manager for the Climate Change Sector Reform Performance Project at the Ethiopian Ministry of Industry, said in the report that Ethiopia's commitment to blended cement reflects both environmental and industrial priorities.
"Ethiopia has no doubts about scaling blended cement," Dawit said, according to World Cement.
"It uses clean energy, strengthens our industry, and makes the most of the raw materials we are blessed with. It's not just an environmental story, but one about competitiveness and industrialisation."
World Cement noted that Ethiopia is set to host COP32 in 2027, positioning the country to showcase approaches supporting infrastructure development and lower-emission construction as demand for new buildings and infrastructure grows across Africa.
The report said the UN estimates that 75 percent of all infrastructure that will exist by 2050 has yet to be built, underscoring the scale of opportunity for scaling lower-carbon construction solutions on the continent.
Gulnara Roll, Head of the GlobalABC Secretariat at the UN Environment Programme, said the addition of five new governments signals continued momentum for the initiative.
"Through the ICBC's Call to Action on Blended Cement, countries are sharing experience, strengthening policies and helping create the market conditions needed to scale lower-emissions construction," Roll said, according to World Cement.
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| 17 | Wegagen Bank's Digital Lending Platform Disburses 5.99 Billion Birr to Women, Youth and MSMEs
#EBR_News Sep 22, 2026
Wegagen Bank S.C. disbursed 5.99 billion birr in loans through its digital lending platform, Efoyta, during the 2025/26 fiscal year, with the bank stating the platform is aimed at expanding access to finance particularly for women, youth entrepreneurs, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
The figures were presented at the bank's 33rd Ordinary and 16th Extraordinary Shareholders General Meeting, held at Hilton Hotel Addis Ababa on September 19, 2026.
According to the bank, digital banking adoption grew significantly across the board during the fiscal year. Mobile banking subscriptions rose 21 per cent to 4,087,775, while internet banking subscriptions jumped 86 per cent to 41,494. Cardholders increased 45 per cent to 537,651.
A digital wallet partnership with E-Birr yielded 664,347 E-float accounts, supported by a network of 7,445 agents.
The bank said its overall digital lending exposure remains a modest but growing share of its loan book, accounting for 2 per cent of the gross loan portfolio, which reached 67.3 billion birr for the year, alongside larger segments including import financing at 22.2 per cent, construction at 19 per cent, and export financing at 18.2 per cent.
Beyond digital channels, the bank said it onboarded 485 new institutional partners during the fiscal year, including 185 schools, 158 health centres, 61 entities across unions and utilities, 43 savings and credit cooperatives, and 38 water and sanitation offices.
The bank's Interest Free Banking service mobilised a net deposit of 143 million birr during the year, a 3 per cent increase, bringing total outstanding interest-free deposits to 4.9 billion birr.
The bank said its physical distribution network expanded to 458 branches, supported by 398 ATMs, 651 point-of-sale terminals, and 7,445 agents, providing what it described as an important foundation for improving accessibility and convenience for customers.
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| 19 | New Report Maps How Ethiopia Could Turn Farm Waste Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Industry
#EBR_News Sep 22, 2026
Ethiopia could unlock significant economic value from its agricultural leftovers, according to a new report jointly commissioned by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ethiopia and prepared by Dutch circular economy firm SPAAK and the non-profit TRAIDE Foundation.
Titled "From Waste to Value: Valorising Agricultural Waste Streams in Ethiopia" and released in July 2026, the study identifies practical business opportunities in coffee, oilseed, livestock, banana and fruit residues that are currently burnt, dumped or left to rot.
According to the report, roughly 70 percent of Ethiopia's organic waste ends up rotting in open dumps, contaminating water sources, while about a quarter of the country's farmland has become degraded and highly acidic. The report notes that Ethiopia also spends heavily on imported fertiliser and paper products that could, in principle, be substituted with locally processed materials made from agricultural residues.
Coffee emerged as a central focus. The report states that Ethiopia, Africa's largest coffee producer, earns 30 to 35 percent of its export revenue from the crop, yet more than half of every coffee cherry is discarded during processing, with production reaching around 501,000 tonnes in 2024.
The report proposes drying and grading coffee husks into cascara tea and flour for European specialty beverage and health-food markets, which it says could generate additional income for smallholder farmers who currently earn about USD 1.37 a day from the crop.
Beyond coffee, the report outlines four further business concepts. It estimates that turning avocado oil processing residues into powder, cosmetic oil, animal feed or biochar could generate USD 2 million to 6 million a year from powder exports alone.
It also proposes combining poultry manure and brewery waste into organic fertiliser to ease Ethiopia's reliance on nearly two million tonnes of imported fertiliser each year, converting banana stems into paper pulp for local and export packaging markets, which the report says could create around 1,100 temporary jobs at a plant processing 40 tonnes a day, and processing mango pruning waste into biochar to restore soil health around coffee plantations.
The report also points to a shifting policy landscape that could support such ventures. It cites Ethiopia's 2025 Solid Waste Proclamation, which requires households, farms and businesses to separate waste at source, alongside a 2026 investment incentive reform that classifies agricultural waste projects as environmental protection or agro-industrial activities eligible for reduced corporate income tax of between 5 and 15 percent, as well as customs and VAT exemptions on imported equipment.
However, the report cautions that regulatory oversight remains fragmented across multiple government agencies, with weak enforcement and limited awareness among farmers and businesses about existing rules.
Bethelhem Dejene, chief executive of Zafree Papers, was quoted in the report saying that pushing for enforcement of the law and raising customer awareness would support the viability of such business models.
The report's authors, including SPAAK's innovation lead Livio Bod and TRAIDE's Ethiopia partnerships lead Maud Hartstra, recommend that the Dutch embassy help connect local ventures with Dutch investors and off-takers, fund pilot projects and build a centralised database of standards and regulations for waste valorisation.
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