Inner circles | Ethiopia
New investment chief Hanna Araya Selassie has allies galore

Ethiopia
Toppan Gravity Ethiopia searches for insurance to print passports

The new joint venture between Japanese printer Toppan and the Ethiopian administration is struggling to find insurance to build a local printing factory to produce passports. This is a large investment, made more complicated by political and economic tensions.

Ethiopia
IMF considers backing new Ethiopian liberalisation plan

The IMF is understood to be ready to back a new Ethiopian economic reform plan, which, among other things, will open up the retail distribution sector to foreign investors.

Ethiopia
Former EIC commissioner appointed to Environmental Protection Authority

Lelise Neme, the former head of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), has been appointed to the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority.

Ethiopia
Ethiopia's National ID Program scrambles to make up for lost time

The Ethiopian government agency running the scheme has forged partnerships with a range of institutions to speed up the delivery of identity cards. It is also working on sprucing up its image.

Ethiopia
Future stock exchange set to take crucial next step with securities platform

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which tasked UK agency FSD Africa with choosing the company that will set up a securities exchange platform, is examining its proposal. This system is essential for the launch of the Ethiopian Stock Exchange, scheduled for next July.

The New Guard
Tanzania, Egypt, Ethiopia, Senegal

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

TanzaniaJoel Nanauka, the influencers' influencer

EgyptOmar Shoukry, head of start-up Nawah Scientific

EthiopiaLelise Neme, the government's investment champion

SenegalBabacar Ka, fund DPI's deal-maker