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Dangote Group, Africa’s leading industrial conglomerate, has announced a major expansion in Ethiopia, reinforcing the country’s growing appeal as an investment hub.

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has announced that newly approved mandatory Ethiopian national standards will be enforced starting June 8, 2025 (June 1, 2017 EC), expanding the range of products subject to quality control.

The National ID program has officially launched the “Fayda App,” offering a one-stop platform for all Fayda services. The app, available for both Android and iOS, enables users to retrieve their Fayda number, access digital ID services, and select between a physical or digital ID card. Additional features include card printing options, customer support access, and a feedback system.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 14 February 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 13 February 2025.

Ethio Telecom has announced major achievements in the first half of the 2024/25 fiscal year, including saving Birr 3.5 billion through cost-effective digital services, transferring over one trillion Birr via Tele Birr, and expanding 5G services to 10 cities.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 12 February 2025.

The Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) has disbursed over Birr 5.3 billion in operating loans to 712 small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in the first six months of the 2024/25 fiscal year. This financial support has contributed to the creation of 60,320 jobs within the sector during the same period.

Ethio telecom has launched a cutting-edge ultra-fast EV charging station along the Bole to Megenagna road in Addis Ababa. According to the company, the initiative is aimed at supporting Ethiopia’s expanding electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 11 February 2025.