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Ethiopia generated more than USD 5.7 billion in revenue from its mining sector during the 2025/26 fiscal year, while electricity exports and sales brought in USD 477 million, according to the Ministries of Mines and Water and Energy.

Safaricom shareholders have approved a final dividend of KSh1.15, or approximately USD 0.01, per share, bringing the telecommunications company’s total dividend payout for the 2026 financial year to a record KSh80.13 billion, equivalent to about USD 620 million.

Ethio Post announced a remarkable 3.85 billion Birr in revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year, marking a 30 percent growth compared to the previous year.

The United States is seeking opportunities for American companies to participate in Ethiopian Airlines’ planned USD 12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport project, according to a senior official at the US Department of Commerce.

Ethiopia has set a target of earning USD 1 billion from manufacturing exports during the 2026/27 fiscal year, after the sector generated USD 607 million in the 2025/26 fiscal year.

The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) is preparing to disburse a 31 million euro concessional loan package to micro, small and medium enterprises operating in conflict affected areas of the country.

Ethiopian Airlines Group generated USD 9.1 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 fiscal year and transported 20.7 million passengers, according to the airline’s annual performance report.

Ethiopia’s installed electricity generation capacity has surpassed 9,730 megawatts as the country expands renewable energy infrastructure and works to improve electricity access nationwide.

The Ministry of Revenues collected Birr 1.518 trillion during the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding the government’s revised annual revenue target.

Global coffee production and consumption are both expected to reach record levels in the 2026/27 marketing year, with Ethiopia emerging as one of the sector's strongest performers, according to the latest Coffee: World Markets and Trade report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).