Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi is rebuilding his gold business in a new region
MIDROC has ordered Austrian machinery for a plant treating 1.25 million tonnes of ore a year, eight years after Ethiopia suspended its main mine.
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Tony Elumelu's United Capital wins historic Ethiopia investment banking licence in first for foreign firms
Nigeria's United Capital Group has secured Ethiopia's first investment banking licence ever issued to a foreign institution, committing over $1.5 million to launch local operations.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $2.2 billion; wealth nears $8 billion
Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s fortune rises $2.2 billion after Svenska sale, pushing his net worth toward $8 billion.
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, gets $2.5 billion deal in Ethiopia
Aliko Dangote signs $2.5 billion fertilizer deal with Ethiopia to cut costly imports, boost food security and expand Africa’s farm output.
Belayneh Kindie ventures into Ethiopia’s electric mobility space with 100 e-buses
Ethiopian businessman Belayneh Kindie launches 100 locally assembled electric buses in Addis Ababa, advancing Ethiopia’s clean transit and electric mobility goals.
Ethiopia’s 10 richest businessmen
These business leaders are not just accumulating wealth; they are pivotal players in Ethiopia’s transformation.
Safaricom expands M-PESA platform to Ethiopia, boosting regional financial inclusion
The move aims to strengthen regional financial inclusion and boost economic activity across borders.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million in 15 days
The recent uptick in his fortune is mainly credited to the strong performance of his broad industrial investments in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Ethiopian banker Dereje Zebene-led Zemen Bank secures $30-million facility from IFC
Zemen Bank, established in 2008, has emerged as a key player in Ethiopia’s financial services industry.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $220 million within 72 hours
The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the robust performance of his diverse industrial assets across Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gained $3.59 billion in 2023
The $3.6-billion surge in Al-Amoudi’s fortune represents a daily average gain of $10 million throughout the year.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $170 million in 15 days
The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the robust performance of his diverse industrial assets across Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
5 companies owned by Ethiopian businessman Tewodros Ashenafi
Forbes acknowledged Ashenafi’s financial prowess in 2017, listing him among the wealthiest individuals in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi secures spot among world’s 300 richest individuals
Apart from his stake in Preem, Al-Amoudi maintains shares in Midroc Gold, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, Samir, and Okote Gold.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million
In an effort to unlock value from his early investments, Al-Amoudi is presently exploring the sale of his interest in Preem.