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Ethiopia has shown progress in its import substitution strategy, producing goods worth USD 2.7 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Industry.

TOYO Solar has announced an expansion of its solar cell manufacturing capacity at the Hawassa Special Economic Zone (HSEZ) with a USD 47 million investment, bringing its total investment in Ethiopia to nearly USD 110 million.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 31 March 2025.

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and MasterCard have introduced a new range of plastic and virtual payment cards. The move aims to provide secure and seamless access to global digital payments for CBE customers.

Ethiopian Airlines Group and Archer Aviation have signed an agreement to introduce Archer’s "Launch Edition" Midnight aircraft, a groundbreaking step in bringing electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) technology to Ethiopia and the wider African continent. The collaboration aims to develop an air taxi network and promote eco-tourism.

Ethiopia will host the Ethiopian Technology Expo 2025 (ETEX 2025), an international event designed to foster discussions among African and global technology experts, startups, and policymakers.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 27 March 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 26 March 2025.

Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio Telecom, and Mark Elliott, President of Mastercard Africa, recently met to discuss potential collaborations aimed at advancing digital financial services across Ethiopia. The strategic meeting focused on leveraging telebirr and Mastercard platforms to enhance financial inclusion and drive sustainable economic growth.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 25 March 2025.