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Coopbank Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
Coopbank, renowned for its commitment to empowering women for a brighter future, proudly celebrated International Women’s Day 2026. The occasion was marked by a vibrant gathering at the Bank’s Head Office, bringing together senior leaders and outstanding women professionals who are making remarkable contributions in leadership and frontline roles across the institution.
The celebration highlighted the Bank’s continued dedication to promoting gender equality and recognizing the vital role of women in driving innovation, strengthening communities, and shaping a more inclusive future. Through its inclusive workplace culture and targeted financial solutions, Coopbank remains steadfast in its mission to empower women and support their journey toward economic independence and leadership.
Coopbank Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification
Cooperative Bank of Oromia is proud to announce that it has officially obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, recognizing the Bank’s strong performance in payment systems security, customer information protection, and digital banking operations.
Successfully completing this rigorous certification process in less than six months, despite infrastructure capacity constraints, diverse payment platforms, and high transaction volumes, marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s continued digital transformation journey.
This achievement reflects strong leadership, effective teamwork, robust stakeholder collaboration, and disciplined project management across the organization.
Most importantly, it reaffirms our unwavering commitment that customer information security is not only our highest priority, but also a fundamental pillar of our institutional purpose.
Coopbank Achieves PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification!
We are thrilled to announce that Coopbank has officially achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification, the premier global benchmark for payment security. This landmark achievement was formally recognized by ControlCase at the 15th Annual Global Conference 2026, positioning Coopbank at the forefront of global data security and operational excellence.
Completing this rigorous certification in under six months is an extraordinary accomplishment for an institution of our scale. It reflects the resilience of our complex payment ecosystems and our ability to manage high transaction volumes with world-class precision and speed.
This milestone goes far beyond simply meeting standards it is a testament to Coopbank’s strategic commitment to data privacy and robust security. Through the dedicated collaboration of our leadership, cross-functional teams, and partners, we have strengthened and future-proofed our digital infrastructure.By achieving this standard, we are laying a solid foundation for the future of digital banking and payment innovation. This is a proud moment for our organization and partners, but most importantly, it is a promise kept to our customers: your security is not just a priority, it is our mission.
Coopbank Launches Digital Lottery Sales Service
Addis Ababa, January 13, 2026 – Coopbank has officially launched its Digital Lottery Sales Service through Coopay E-birr, marking a major milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation toward 2030. The launch was held alongside a Foreign Exchange Customer Awards Ceremony, where 63 winners received prizes including a BYD Seagull electric car, two electric bicycles, and laptops. Implemented in collaboration with the Ethiopian Lottery Service and TamCom Software Solutions, the service provides a secure, convenient, and fully digital way to participate in lottery sales via Coopbank branches or the Coopay E-birr mobile wallet.
Speaking at the event, Abdi Fekede, Acting Chief Operating Officer of Coopbank, said, “Customers can now easily access lottery sales through Coopbank or Coopay E-birr, the country’s third-largest mobile wallet with over 21 million users and more than 4.8 trillion birr in transactions processed.”
With its user-friendly, secure platform, Coopay E-birr is set to make digital lottery participation widely accessible, reflecting Coopbank’s commitment to financial innovation, digitalization, and enhanced customer engagement.
Coopbank Driving the Digital Agenda at the 2nd Ethiopian Digital Payments Conference
Addis Ababa – December 9, 2025: - Coopbank is an active participant in the 2nd Ethiopian Digital Payments Conference, which is being held today at the Skylight Hotel for the official launch of the National Digital Payment Strategy 2026–2030 (NDPS 2.0).
As a highlight of the conference, Coopbank has been invited as a presenter to showcase its digital solutions as a leading industry case study. This demonstration clearly underscores the Bank's commitment to and success in supporting Ethiopia’s national digitalization strategy and its robust efforts to expand digital financial inclusion. Furthermore, the Bank is exhibiting its innovative digital solutions at the expo, where the Coopbank stand has already attracted visitors, including several higher officials. Coopbank continues to lead the way in digital transformation, ensuring seamless and inclusive financial access for all Ethiopians.
Michu Hits Major Milestone, Disbursing Over ETB 40 Billion
Coopbank proudly announces that Michu, its fully digital lending platform, has disbursed over ETB 40 Billion to entrepreneurs nationwide, all without requiring collateral. In partnership with KIFIYA Financial Technology, Michu now serves 2.44 million accounts, providing fast and secure access to finance.
More than a loan service, Michu is a growth engine for businesses, helping entrepreneurs expand, create jobs, and unlock new opportunities. Accessible via mobile devices, it makes finance faster, more convenient, and more inclusive.
Coopbank continues to deliver innovative digital solutions that strengthen financial inclusion and empower Ethiopia’s digital economy.
Coopbank Raises Capital to Birr 21 Billion at Its 21st Annual and 12th Extraordinary General Assembly
Coopbank held its 21st Annual General Assembly alongside its 12th Extraordinary General Assembly at Aba Gada Hall in Adama Town. During the meeting, Ms. Meskerem Debebe, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, presented the Bank’s 2024/25 financial and non-financial performance.
As reported, the Bank achieved strong growth during the fiscal year. Total deposits increased by ETB 58.04 billion, reaching ETB 175.2 billion as of September 30, 2025. Total assets rose to ETB 197.4 billion, and profit before tax stood at ETB 2 billion, reflecting the Bank’s continued financial strength.
The non-financial report highlighted key initiatives, including expanded financial inclusion efforts, the impactful progress of the Michu uncollateralized digital lending service for youth and women in MSMEs, increased access to finance for farmers, and continued investments in fixed assets and innovative technologies. These achievements were positively recognized by attendees, with discussions emphasizing the need to build on this progress in the coming year.
In the Extraordinary General Assembly, shareholders approved raising Coopbank’s paid-up capital to ETB 21 billion within one year, in alignment with National Bank of Ethiopia requirements and to further strengthen the Bank’s competitiveness.
The successful assembly reinforces Coopbank’s ongoing commitment to growth, innovation, and community empowerment across Ethiopia.
The 7th Cooperatives Day Celebrated in Adama
The 7th Cooperatives Day was celebrated today in Adama Town under the theme “Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.” Coopbank successfully organized the event, bringing together Cooperative Societies, Unions, the Cooperative Federation, and other key stakeholders from across the country to strengthen collaboration and advance the cooperative movement.
As part of the celebration, Coop-Expo 2025 was launched, showcasing diverse products, innovations, and achievements from cooperative institutions. The expo served as a valuable platform for sharing best practices, encouraging innovation, and enhancing market linkages within the cooperative sector.
The program featured presentations on the vital role of cooperatives in fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development, with discussions underscoring the importance of strengthening services and expanding national impact. Speaking at the event, Mr. Getnet Tadesse, Commissioner of the Federal Cooperative Commission, commended Coopbank’s role, stating:“The efforts of the Coopbank to expand access to finance and empower cooperatives are remarkable.”
Mr. Jamal Kadir, Head of the Oromia Cooperative Expansion Agency, also highlighted the Bank’s commitment, noting:“The Bank is a people’s bank, born from the people, and it has proven its priority time and again.”
Coopbank Board Chair, Ms. Meskerem Debebe, reaffirmed the Bank’s dedication to the cooperative sector and community empowerment. She emphasized that Coopbank will continue to support cooperatives and uplift livelihoods through accessible and impactful financial services.
Coopay E-birr Transactions Surpass ETB 4 Trillion
Coopay E-birr has achieved a remarkable milestone by facilitating transactions exceeding ETB 4 trillion.
As one of Ethiopia’s leading digital mobile payment platforms, Coopay E-birr is redefining how people manage and move their money. From seamless money transfers to convenient bill payments and daily transactions, the platform ensures every process is simple, fast, and secure.
This milestone reflects the trust and confidence of millions of users who rely on Coopay E-birr for their everyday financial needs. With its nationwide reach and innovative technology, Coopay E-birr continues to drive Ethiopia’s progress toward a modern, cashless, and digitally empowered economy.
Jijjiirrama Guyyaa Yaa’ii Waliigalaa Idilee Waggaa 21ffaa fi Yaa’iin Ariifachiisaa 12ffaa!
Akkaataa Seera Daldalaa F.D.R.I Keeyyata 366(1), 367(1)fi keeyyata 370 akkasumas Barreeffama Hundeeffamaa baankichaa keeyyata 17(1) fi 18(1), Yaa’iin Waliigalaa Idilee waggaa 21ffaa fi Yaa’iin Ariifachiisaa 12ffaa Abbootii Aksiyoonaa Baankii Hojii
Gamtaa Oromiyaa W.A, Onkoloolessa 22, 2018 (November 01, 2025)f waamamuun isaa ni beekama. Haa ta'u malee, sababa humnaa ol ta’een, guyyaan yaa'ichaa torban lama achi siqee, Sadaasa 6, 2018 (November 15, 2025)tti darbuu isaa dhiifama guddaa waliin isin beeksisna. Kanaafuu kabajamtoonni abbootii aksiyoonaa waldaa aksiyoonichaa yookaan bakka bu’oonni isaanii iddoo, guyyaa fi sa’aatii eerametti yaa’icha irratti akka argamtan Boordiin Daayrektaroota Baankichaa waamicha isaa dabarsa.
- Ragaalee Waldicha ilaallatan
- Maqaa Waldaa Aksiyoonichaa፡ Baankii Hojii Gamtaa Oromiyaa W.A.
- Akaakuu Waldaa Aksiyoonaa፡ Waldaa Aksiyoonaa hojii baankii irratti bobba’e
- Teessoo Waajjira Muummee Waldaa Aksiyoonichaa፡ Finfinnee,Kutaa Magaalaa Boolee, Aanaa 02,Lakk. Manaa-Haaraa
- Marsariitii Waldaa Aksiyoonichaa፡ https://coopbankoromia.com.et/
- Lakkoofsa galmee Waldaa Aksiyoonichaa: KK/AA/3/0001918/2004
- Kaappitaala Waldaa Aksiyoonichaa mallattaaye: 12,800,000,000.00
- Kaappitaala Waldaa Aksiyoonichaa kaffalame፡ 11,899,321,100.00
- Ajandaawwan Yaa’ii Waliigalaa Idilee Waggaa 21ffaa
- ALA Mudde 01/2024 kaasee hanga Fulbaana 30/2025 dabarsa aksiyoonaa taasifaman mirkaneessuu;
- ALA Gabaasa Waggaa Boordii Daayrektarootaa 2024/25 dhaggeeffachuun mari’atanii murteessuu;
- ALA Gabaasa Waggaa Odiitaroota Alaa 2024/25 dhaggeeffachuun mari’atanii murteessuu;
- ALA 2025/26f Oditaroota Alaa muuduun kaffaltii isaanii murteessuu;
- Ramaddii fi Kaffaltii bu’aa qulqulluu bara bajataa/herregaa ALA 2024/25 irratti mari’atanii murteessuu;
- Kaffaltii Boordii Daayrektarootaa ALA kan bara 2024/25 fi durgoo ji’aa kan bara 2025/26 murteessuu;
- Ajandaawwan Yaa’ii Waliigalaa Ariifachiisaa 12ffaa
3.1 Kaappitaala baankichaa guddisuuf yaada murtoo dhiyaate irratti mari’atanii murteessuu;
3.2 Barreeffama Hundeeffamaa Baankichaa fooyyeessuu.
Hubachiisa
- Abbootiin aksiyoonaa yaa’icha irratti argamuu hin dandeenye, raga bakka bu’iinsaa qaama mootummaa aangoo qabuun mirkanaa’ee kenname orijinaalaa fi koppii isaa qabachuun ykn akkaataa Seera Daldalaa keeyyata 377 yaa’iin taa’amuun dura guyyaa sadii(3)dursuun, Finfinnee, Boolee naannoo maqa Embaasii Ruwaandaatti kan argamu Waajjira Muummee baankichaa darbii 7ffaa kutaa Bulchiinsa Aksiyoonaa ykn dame baankichaa isaanitti dhihoo jirutti qaamaan dhihaachuun unkaa bakka bu’iinsaa dhimmi kanaaf baankichaan qophaa’e guutuun mallatteessuun bakka bu’aa muuduun, bakka bu’aan raga bakka bu’iinsaa qabachuun yaa’icha irratti hirmaachuu fi sagalee kennuu kan danda’an ta’uu kabajaan ibsina. Haata’u malee abbaan aksiyoonaa tokko yaa’ii waliigalaa waldichaaf karaa kamiinuu haa ta’u kan bakka buufachuu danda’u nama tokko qofa ta’uu isaa ni beeksisna.
- Abbootiin aksiyoonaa Waldaan aksiyoonichaa ykn bakka bu’oonni seeraa yaa’icha irratti hirmaachuuf yommuu dhufan, waraqaa eenyummaa biyyoolessaa (Fayidaa)lammummaa Itoophiyaa qabaachuu isaanii agarsiisu, waraqaa eenymmaa gandaa haaromfame ykn Paaspoortii ykn Hayyama Konkolaachisummaa orijinaalaa fi koppii isaa qabachuun yaa’ii irratti hirmaachuu ni danda’u. Akkasumas abbootiin aksiyoonaa baankichaa, dhalootaan Itoophiyaa ta’aniilammummaa biyya alaa qaban dhalootaan Itoophiyaa ta’uu isaanii kan mirkaneessu, kaardii dhalattummaa Itoophiyaa(Kaardii Keelloo)yeroon isaa hin dabarre qabatanii dhihaachuu akka qaban kabajaan beeksisna.
- Dhaabbilee(Waldaalee Hojii Gamtaa ykn dhaabbata biraa)bakka bu’uun bakka bu’oonni dhihaatan, ragaa hoji-gaggeessaa waldichaa/dhaabbatichaa ta’uu isaanii mirkaneessu qabatanii dhihaachuu kan qaban ta’uu ykn unkaa bakka bu’iinsaa baankichaan bakka bu’iinsa kenname qabatanii dhihaachuu kan qaban ta’uu kabajaan beeksisna.
- Akkaataa Qajeelfama Bulchiinsa Baankolee Baankii Biyyoolessaa Itoophiyaa Lakk. SBB/91/2024 keeyyata 20(3)miseensonni boordii baankichaa fi hojjattoonni baankichaa abbootii aksiyoonaa bakka bu’uun yaa’icha irratti hirmaachuu hin danda’ani.
- Hangi bakka bu’iinsaa bakka bu’oonni fudhatan, aksiyoona isaanii dabalatee kaappitaala baankichaa mallattaa’e dhibbentaa 10 caaluu hin qabu.
Boordii Daayrektarootaa
Baankii Hojii Gamtaa Oromiyaa W.A.