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Feb 21 , 2026

National Bank Auction Sees Birr Appreciate Despite Under Subscribed

The National Bank of Ethiopia's second 500 million dollars special auction in less than a month concluded today, with the birr appreciating to a weighted average rate of 153.2503 per dollar. Total bid...

Feb 21 , 2026

Parties Reveal Election Symbols Ahead of 100-Day Countdown

The Ethiopian Election Board held an event at Skylight Hotel on February 21, 2026, where 48 political parties signed a code of conduct and unveiled their election symbols. The code sets out the rules...

Feb 21 , 2026

Ministry Inaugurates Coal Processing Plant to Cut Import Costs

The Ministry of Mines announced the inauguration of the ‘Arjo' coal processing plant, which is expected to eliminate the country's reliance on imported coal. Previously, the ministry spent over 300...

Feb 21 , 2026

Awash Insurance Secures Ethiopian Airlines Passenger Health Cover Deal

Awash Insurance has won the bid to provide health insurance coverage to passengers of Ethiopian Airlines, formalising the partnership at a signing ceremony held last week at the Skylight Hotel. Travel...

Feb 21 , 2026

Ethio telecom Unveils teleStream Internet TV Platform

Ethio telecom has launched a new internet television platform, teleStream, betting that the future of Ethiopia's entertainment industry will be delivered through fibre-optic cables rather than satelli...

Feb 21 , 2026

Commission Seeks Feedback on Overhauled Tariff Structure

Ethiopian Customs Commission has invited affiliated institutions to comment on proposed amendments to the country's custom tariffs. The Commission sent a letter to the Custom Services Provider Associa...

Feb 21 , 2026

Dashen Bank deals with International Finance Corporation

Dashen Bank has signed a partnership agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). The collaboration will focus par...

Feb 21 , 2026

Institute Identifies 81 Million Tonnes of Coal in Wolaita Zone

Ethiopian Geological Institute has announced the discovery of 81 million tonnes of coal reserves in Kindo Didaye Woreda, Wolaita Zone, in southern Ethiopia. Despite the vast mineral potential, much...

Feb 15 , 2026

Major Banks Edge Closer to ESX Main Market Debut

The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has identified six banks progressing toward listing on its Securities Market targeting nine more companies before the end of the fiscal years. Anbesa Bank, A...

Feb 15 , 2026

Embassies Set to Drive Trade, Investment with New Digital Platforms

Kenya has launched two linked digital trade platforms, BiasharaLink and Deal House, designed to transform African embassies into hubs for trade and investment under the African Continental Free Trade...

Feb 15 , 2026

Finance Ministry Secures Fresh Climate Funding

The Ministry of Finance has secured 71.9 million dollars in fresh climate financing to strengthen food and livelihood security in vulnerable regions. The agreement, signed on February 10, 2026, with t...

Feb 15 , 2026

Commission Gains Momentum in Attracting Foreign Investment

The Ethiopian Investment Commission has secured 2.3 billion dollars in investments during the first half of the fiscal year, marking a more than 20pc increase from the same period last year. The Commi...

Feb 15 , 2026

Ministry Secures Full Fertiliser Supply for Current Year

The Ministry of Agriculture has announce that the country not face a fertiliser shortage in the current fiscal year. Minister Addisu Arega, who recently assumed office, made the announcement while pre...

Feb 15 , 2026

Ethio-Djibouti Railway Undergoes Major Overhaul to Promote Train Speeds

The Ethio–Djibouti railway is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, with outdated equipment being removed and replaced with modern components. CEO Takele Uma noted that lines inactive for the past...

Feb 15 , 2026

Manufacturing Exports Near Annual Target After Seven-Month Run

The seven-month implementation report for the current fiscal year revealed that manufacturing exports generated 244.8 million dollars, reaching 93pc of the 264.4 million dollars target, according to Z...

Feb 15 , 2026

Ministry Strengthens Ties on Debt Restructuring

Ethiopia and France have sealed a debt restructuring deal alongside an 81.5 million euro support package, reinforcing their strategic partnership and backing the macroeconomic reform agenda. The agree...


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