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.
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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.
7 companies owned by Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi
As one of the largest investors in Sweden, Al-Amoudi owns Preem, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, and Midroc Europe.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi makes shocking comeback on Bloomberg’s 500 richest list
The recent upswing in Al-Amoudi’s wealth follows a temporary exit from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement has invested more than $90 million in its Ethiopian unit
Its $90-million investment in Ethiopia has helped solidify its position in the country.
Controlled by Kenya’s richest families, NCBA Group eyes entry in Ethiopia, DRC, Ghana
NCBA Group is partially owned by the super-rich Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families.
Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi falls from world’s 367th to 406th richest man
His net worth fell after Preem, Sweden’s largest oil refiner, reported a 31-percent drop in revenue.
Ten of the richest businessmen in Ethiopia — most of whom you’ve likely never heard of
Despite ranking only 29th in Africa by economic wealth, Ethiopia is a land of riches for thousands.