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Ethiopian Shipping Lines loses monopoly as Abiy liberalises logistics sector

Ethiopia
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia makes up lost ground on cybersecurity

The country's leading commercial bank has approached external consultants with a view to overhauling its IT security systems. This should also help prepare it for the arrival of foreign players in a sector that until now has been the exclusive preserve of Ethiopian concerns.

Ethiopia
Ethiopian Shipping Lines monopoly proves harder to break than hoped

After several delays, the Ethiopian Maritime Authority has released a list of companies that will take part in the liberalisation of the country's logistics sector. But several international shipping firms have decided not to submit bids, deeming current conditions unsuitable.

Ethiopia
Ex-Ethiopian Shipping Lines boss could soon rival former employer

Roba Megersa has not been idle since he was dismissed in March as head of state-owned Ethiopian Shipping Lines in the wave of liberalisation reforms that have swept through the industry. At the helm of another transport company, the former CEO is eyeing up the logistics sector.

Ethiopia
World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Ethiopia not only wants to achieve energy self-sufficiency, but also to become an electricity exporter. To achieve this, it needs electricity facilities that match its ambitions.

Ethiopia
Addis lays groundwork for new stock exchange

Addis Ababa wants its stock exchange: The Ethiopian administration is seeking external consultants to assist the newly established Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, tasked with creating a regulatory framework for the country's future stock market.

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Ethiopia
Bolloré's hands tied in Horn

The logistics arm of the French company has been caught off-guard by the decision to maintain restrictions on foreign investment in logistics in Ethiopia.