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

The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US International Finance Partners (USIFP) on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola. The agreement, worth over USD 200 million, aims to develop luxury hotels, branded residences, and related tourism facilities in Ethiopia.

The Somali Regional State’s Pastoral Development Bureau announced a major increase in camel milk production, rising from 1.4 billion to 2.2 billion liters annually. The boost comes as a result of the region’s efforts to modernize camel farming and improve animal productivity.

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

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 24 June 2025.

The occupancy rate across Ethiopia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) has climbed to 89%, according to the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC). Zemen Junedi, Deputy CEO of IPDC’s Promotion and Marketing Division, noted that nearly all 13 SEZs are now operational, attracting both local and international investors.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 23 June 2025.

NIB Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Arifpay Financial Technologies, a leading Ethiopian fintech company, to roll out digital payment solutions aimed at businesses and consumers across the country.

The Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) has announced plans to expand its operations by investing in a major construction project in Djibouti, including a proposed 49% stake in the Damerjog fuel storage facility. This move aims to enhance regional fuel distribution and multimodal logistics capacity.

Dashen Bank has officially launched a new service enabling customers to safely deposit valuable assets, including gold, precious metals, securities, pearls, passports, marriage certificates, and other important items.

The bank announced that the service was particularly tailored to meet the needs of customers in the mining sector, though it was also open to both individual and institutional clients. Customers can rent safety deposit boxes of various sizes based on their specific requirements.

Ato Andualem, Director of the Treasury Management Department at Dashen Bank, stated that the decision to launch the service came in response to repeated customer requests over time. He noted that the storage system had been developed with high-security features that the bank has refined over the years.

To access the service, customers must visit their nearest Dashen Bank branch or district office, complete the necessary formalities, and then proceed to the head office. According to the bank, clients who register for the service will also be issued a dedicated identification card for secure access.

Source: Sheger FM 102.1