Energy and Connectivity

Company description

Established in 1894, Ethio Telecom is Ethiopia’s leading telecommunications provider with a rich history spanning over a century, instrumental in shaping the nation’s communication landscape. Continuously expanding its infrastructure and service offerings, Ethio Telecom now provides a wide range of services, including voice, data, internet, and mobile banking, to both residential and business customers across urban and rural areas. Committed to reliability and affordability, Ethio Telecom drives connectivity and economic growth nationwide.

Currently, Ethio telecom offers 5G, 4G and LTE services and is actively expanding its coverage. Ethio telecom has 71.7 million mobile voice subscribers and more than 36.4 million mobile broadband subscribers with a telecom coverage reaching 99.1% of the Ethiopian population. Moreover Ethio telecom is now a pioneer in digital finance in Ethiopia mobilizing 43 million subscribers within its two years of operation.

Ethio Telecom Audit Reports available here

Company description

Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) plays a crucial role in providing reliable and affordable electricity services. Managing Ethiopia’s electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, EEU leverages modern technologies to power households, businesses, and industries, contributing to socio-economic development and energy sustainability efforts.

Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) operates across 13 regions and 26 districts, providing electricity to over 8,000 towns and villages nationwide. With a robust infrastructure and efficient operations, EEU ensures reliable electricity supply to industrial, commercial, and residential customers throughout Ethiopia.

Overview of business units

EEU is organized as 3 business units:

• Distribution system
• Automation, tech & energy management
• Regional units (11 regions)

EEU Audit Reports available here

Company description 

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), is a state-owned enterprise responsible for generating, transmitting, and wholesaling electricity in Ethiopia. EEP operates 22 power plants, including hydropower and wind, and manages over 20,634 kilometers of transmission lines.  The company supplies bulk electricity to the Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU), direct industrial customers, and exports power to neighboring countries such as Djibouti and Sudan. 

EEP’s mission includes expanding electricity access through initiatives like the Universal Electricity Access Program (UEAP), aiming to electrify rural communities and support Ethiopia’s economic development. 

Company description

Ethiopost, established in 1894, is Ethiopia’s national postal service provider, offering a range of services including mail delivery, logistics, and financial services through an extensive network of over 700 branches nationwide. 

With a mission to connect individuals and organizations through world-class, affordable postal services, Ethiopost aims to be a global leader in postal services and a preferred partner in logistics, financial, and government services. 

The organization has undergone significant reforms, including rebranding from the ‘Ethiopian Postal Service Enterprise’ to ‘Ethiopost’ in 2019, to modernize its operations and better serve the evolving needs of its customers.