News - Financial
Key TakeawaysUSD 140 million was allocated in the National Bank of Ethiopia’s October 27 foreign-exchange auction. Birr 159. 70 per dollar was the weighted …
Oct 27, 2026
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Construction & Mining
Key Takeaways2,400MW is the combined capacity proposed for Ethiopia’s first nuclear power plant. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced three potential sites during an Ethiopian …
Oct 26, 2026
Construction & Mining
Key TakeawaysC$11. 4 million was raised through Sun Peak Metals’ private placement. 28. 5 million units were issued at C$0. 40 each. Ethiopia’s Shire …
Oct 26, 2026
News - Financial
Key Takeaways10% of total assets is the investment ceiling under Ethiopia’s cooperative framework. Bright Savings and Credit Basic Cooperative is studying potential investments. Awach …
Oct 26, 2026
Import/Export
Key TakeawaysOver 99% of coffee farms are deforestation-free, according to Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority assessments. ECTA says its digital platform traces coffee from …
Oct 26, 2026
News - Financial
Key TakeawaysBirr 5. 46 billion pre-tax profit was reported for the year ended June 30, 2026. Hibret Bank’s board attributed the recovery to revenue …
Oct 26, 2026
News - Transport
3 agencies — Addis Ababa redistributed traffic responsibilities among the Transport Bureau, Roads Authority and Transport Management Centre. New proclamation — City Administration approved …
Oct 23, 2026
Regulations - Transport
Importers must meet Ministry of Transport and Logistics qualification requirements covering business documentation, technical standards, repair facilities, spare parts, warranties and after-sales services. IntroductionImporting …
Oct 22, 2026
News - Financial
USD 1. 432bn — Ethiopia attracted foreign direct investment during Q1 2026/27, up 49% year-on-year. 159% of target — Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) exceeded …
Oct 22, 2026
LNG/CNG
1. 33bn litres/year — Previously announced second-phase LNG capacity target; coverage under the latest contract remains unspecified. October 16, 2026 — GCL Group and …
Oct 21, 2026
Diesel/Gasoline
85. 4% — Diesel vehicles failed emission tests conducted by the Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau. 200 vehicles — Authorities conducted random inspections …
Oct 19, 2026
News - Transport
392 km — Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) targets completion of the Awash–Kombolcha–Woldiya–Hara Gebeya railway within two years. USD 1. 7bn — Original railway construction …
Oct 19, 2026
LNG/CNG
October 16, 2026 — Jurong Group and GCL Group signed an LNG cooperation agreement in Ethiopia. GCL Group outlined ongoing oil and gas exploration, …
Oct 19, 2026
News - Financial
Two foreign banks have applied to establish fully foreign-owned operations in Ethiopia, according to National Bank of Ethiopia officials. Greenfield investment means building new …
Oct 08, 2026
News - Transport
Traffic authority dissolution: Duties will shift to the Transport Bureau, Roads Authority and new Transport Management Center. Health licensing: Health institution certification and professional …
Oct 01, 2026
News - Financial
Afreximbank is expanding support for Djibouti’s infrastructure and banking sector, Capital reported on September 29.$130 million: Estimated cost of Damerjog’s second phase, which Afreximbank …
Oct 01, 2026
Diesel/Gasoline
The proposed system would cover new and used vehicles, while recently closed showrooms are reportedly set to reopen. ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia is preparing …
Sep 01, 2026
Diesel/Gasoline
Brokers must remove third-party vehicles from unauthorised premises, disrupting the capital’s display-based car market. ADDIS ABABA — Authorities are strictly enforcing rules that allow …
Sep 01, 2026
News - Transport
By Wahid Business NewsAddis Ababa | 31 August 2026Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved replacing the country’s direct ban on fuel-powered vehicle imports with …
Aug 31, 2026
News - Financial
Not specified — TDB disclosed no Ethiopian project name, value, location, financing commitment or timetable. Pipeline stage — No approval, agreement, financial close or …
Aug 31, 2026
News - Financial
USD 23. 05m — Reported AfCFTA trade comprised USD 14. 4m in exports and USD 8. 65m in imports. USD 5. 75m surplus — …
Aug 31, 2026
Construction & Mining
1. 25m metric tons annually — Planned capacity for processing gold-bearing ore at MIDROC’s Metekel plant. One year — CEMTEC is expected to complete …
Aug 31, 2026
News - Financial
KEY TAKEAWAYSUSD 100,000 — Minimum foreign-buyer threshold in Afar, Benishangul-Gumuz and Gambella, down 33. 3%. USD 120,000 — Minimum in nine regional states and …
Aug 11, 2026
Construction & Mining
KEY TAKEAWAYSUSD 5. 65bn — Gold generated almost all mining export earnings during 2025/26. 61. 4% increase — Gold earnings rose from USD 3. …
Aug 10, 2026
News - Financial
Key takeaways67. 2% of GDP — IMF projected public and publicly guaranteed debt for 2025. 62. 3% — IMF’s 2026 debt projection, falling to …
Aug 10, 2026
News - Transport
Key takeawaysNearly 25 years — The dedicated truck-terminal project remained unresolved before the Mojo land handover. 752 km — The electrified Ethiopia–Djibouti railway provides …
Aug 07, 2026
Import/Export
Key takeaways$607m — Manufacturing export revenue was reported for the 2025/26 fiscal year.$1bn target — Government aims to raise industrial export earnings during the …
Aug 07, 2026
News - Transport
Key Takeaways:• 10 vessels — Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics continues operating its deep-sea fleet through the region.• ESL is assessing feeder services and longer …
Jul 31, 2026
Regulations - Financial
Key Takeaways:• 2027/28 — Ethiopia expects the new motor vehicle ownership tax to take effect.• Council of Ministers plans to submit the revenue-sharing proposal …
Jul 21, 2026
Construction & Mining
Key Takeaways:• USD 4bn — Ethiopia approved Zijin Gold International’s acquisition of Allied Gold Corporation.• Ethiopian clearance removes a major regulatory hurdle before the …
Jul 17, 2026