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The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced it will keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 15 percent while easing the ceiling on credit growth to 24 percent for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The decision was made during the fourth meeting of the NBE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on September 25, 2025.

The Ministry of Finance has announced the full implementation of a combined 30 percent tax on petroleum products for the 2025/26 fiscal year, consisting of a 15 percent value-added tax (VAT) and a 15 percent excise duty.

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

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

The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) has announced plans to introduce three new products to its trading platform as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and expand the country’s commodity market. The new products set to be integrated into the exchange include cotton, opal, and leather.

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

At the 42^nd session of the (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached a mutual understanding to upgrade their existing air transport services.

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

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 22 September 2025.

French media giant Canal+ has officially taken control of South African pay-TV powerhouse MultiChoice Group Limited (MCG), marking a transformative moment for African and global media.