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Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime said the transport and logistics sector is working to provide services suitable for the country’s growing economy. The 100-day performance review of the Council of Ministers for the first quarter of 2017 was held in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. On the occasion, it was indicated that …

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Ethiopia Telecom announced the commercial launch of the 5th generation mobile services in Bahir Dar City and the surrounding. The expansion of the new service has been achieved through the establishment of 5th-generation mobile service stations across various areas of the Northwest Region of Bahadar city, according to the company. “Enterprise and individual customers in …

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 The total value of Russian companies’ contracts for the export of used vehicles from Moscow to BRICS countries and partners has exceeded 21 billion roubles (US$215 million), according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobianin. According to the mayor of the Russian capital, all exports to the BRICS+ countries grew almost threefold with Moscow’s support. The most …

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Addressing a plenary session of the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow virtually, the Prime Minister has encouraged investors from BRICS countries to seize the opportunities available in Ethiopia, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, renewable energy, mining, ICT, and tourism. “These industries in Ethiopia hold enormous potential for growth and innovation, and by investing …

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 The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and iCapital Africa Institute today to expedite regional financial markets. This milestone Memorandum of Understanding intends to enhance financial markets in Ethiopia and the broader East African region. At the signing ceremony, ESX CEO Tilahun Esmael …

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Ethiopia generated USD 521.98 million from the export of 115,851.77 tons of coffee, tea, and spices in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. This achievement exceeded Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority’s initial target of USD 427.10 million from 83,294.25 tons. Revenue increased by 46%, with an additional USD 165.06 million earned, and export …

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The Shire Endaslassie branch of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia reported the purchase of 13.4 quintals of gold from legal gold dealers over the past three months. The bank’s branch manager, Mr. Tekie Gidey, revealed that the purchases were made from traditional gold producers during July, August, and September. The National Bank of Ethiopia recently …

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Dashen Bank achieved a profit of Birr 6.4 billion in the past fiscal year, as reported during the 31st regular and 26th Iemergency meeting of shareholders held on October 15, 2024, at the Millennium Hall. In his opening speech, Dashen Bank’s Chairman of the Board, Mr. Dula Mekonen, mentioned that the bank’s deposit increased by Birr 30.9 …

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Meta Platforms, in partnership with Ethio telecom, has announced a flagship initiative aimed at enhancing digital services in Ethiopia. This collaboration follows strategic discussions between Ethio telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and Meta’s Director of Business Development for the Middle East and Africa, Vikas Menon, along with senior Meta executives. The partnership seeks to improve customers’ …

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The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) today introduced revised regulations on foreign exchange-related spreads and fees. In a press release, the NBE highlighted that it has been closely monitoring the foreign exchange market since the transition to a new regime on July 29, 2024. The new policy aims to address challenges identified during the initial …

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