Samuel Tafesse: Ethiopian developer behind Africa’s first Marriott hotel
From fixing roofs in Addis Ababa to developing sub-Saharan Africa’s first Marriott hotel, Tafesse has become one of Ethiopia’s top businessmen.
Horn of Africa
VARO Energy to acquire Preem from Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi
This acquisition signals the end of Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s long-standing role in Sweden’s energy sector.
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 richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi sees Preem stake soar to $4.7 billion
Preem’s newly published 2024 annual report provided fresh insights into its valuation, driving up the value of Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s stake.
Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s Preem posts $12.8 billion in 2024 revenue
The company reported lower revenue and profit for the second straight year, reflecting weaker refining margins and a challenging market environment.
Ethiopia’s 10 richest businessmen
These business leaders are not just accumulating wealth; they are pivotal players in Ethiopia’s transformation.
Ethiopia's richest man adds $552 million to his net worth in 2025 after last year's loss
His net worth now stands at $9.4 billion, reinforcing his status among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans $400 million cement expansion in Ethiopia
The move is expected to double the facility’s annual capacity to 5 million tonnes, strengthening Dangote Cement Plc’s position as Africa’s leading cement manufacturer.
Zepz teams up with dLocal after $267 million raise to boost cross-border payments
The partnership aims to tackle financial access barriers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where millions are excluded from traditional banking systems.
Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s wealth falls $1-billion amid asset revaluation, legal disputes
Ethiopia’s wealthiest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi, lost over $1 billion in recent months, with his net worth dropping to $8.76 billion.
Safaricom reaches 52 million subscribers in Ethiopia
The telecom giant reported this milestone with its half-year results, marking rapid growth in one of Africa’s biggest telecom markets.
Safaricom reports mixed results for H1 2025, faces challenges in Ethiopia, Kenya
East Africa's telecom giant, Safaricom, sees revenue growth but faces profitability hurdles.
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.
Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz raises $267 million to expand in Africa
The venture capital firm Accel, along with Leapfrog and TCV, led the latest funding round for Zepz.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s fortune rises $190 million in 19 days
Al-Amoudi’s net worth has jumped from $9.12 billion on April 26 to $9.31 billion as of this report. This translates to an average daily gain of $10 million since April 26.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $260 million in two weeks
This follows a $320-million gain in Al-Amoudi’s net worth between March 28 and April 12.