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Ethio telecom, Ericsson Ink Landmark Deal to Modernise Mobile Network


Ethio telecom, Ericsson Ink Landmark Deal to Modernise Mobile Network

Ethio telecom has signed a landmark agreement with Ericsson at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, advancing the country’s digital transformation. Under the three-year Next Horizon Strategy, 1,500 mobile sites will be upgraded with advanced 4G and 5G technology. The modernisation will replace legacy infrastructure, boosting coverage, quality, and capacity. Ethio telecom will add 2.8 million 4G connections, raising the total to 4.1 million, and expand LTE services to 157 new towns, bringing the total to 276, while population coverage rises 45pc to 85pc. The initiative prioritises digital inclusion, with 75 rural areas receiving tailored mobile solutions and 502 3G sites upgraded to 4G. The expanded 5G network will support national digital platforms, including telebirr, Zemen GEBEYA, and Znexus, underpinning a modern digital economy.

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Customs Commission Puts Government Transactions on Mesob

Public institutions must now process customs-related transactions through Mesob, a new electronic platform introduced to reduce manual procedures in government trade operations. The Customs Commission has directed the institutions to use the platform for customs clearance, transit processing, import and export procedures, transaction verification, and related services. Mesob became operational for public institutions on July 20, 2026, for customs services. Institutions must complete intern...


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Addis Grants Extra Month for Residential Lease Renewals

Lessors and tenants in Addis Abeba have an extra month to renew residential lease agreements after the City Administration extended the registration deadline from August 6 to September 5, 2026. The Addis Abeba Housing Development Corporation attributed the extension to public requests for more time. Officials said it would ease congestion at registration centres and allow residents to complete the process more conveniently. The renewal exercise began in early July, following the introducti...


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Government Procurement Goes Digital with 597b Br Turnover

More than 597 billion Br in government purchases passed through Ethiopia's electronic procurement platform during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, widening the use of digital systems in public finance. The platform was used by 172 federal institutions and 196 affiliated entities during the year. More than 135,000 suppliers were registered to provide goods and services through the system, which is intended to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in public procurement. The governmen...