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Safaricom Ethiopia has reported a 270% increase in annual revenue, reaching Birr 7.2 billionfor the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, up from Birr 2.7 billion the previous year. Despite the revenue growth, the company remains in its investment phase, recording an operating expense of Birr 47 billion.

Ethio Telecom has unveiled “Zemen Gebeya,” a nationwide online marketplace aimed at revolutionizing commerce in Ethiopia. The platform is designed to connect businesses of all sizes, micro to large enterprises, facilitating the seamless exchange of goods and services.

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced a new increase in retail fuel prices effective from May 08, 2025. E.C.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 08 May 2025.

M-Pesa Safaricom has officially launched a digital fuel payment service at the Bole Total Energies gas station in Addis Ababa, enabling customers to pay for fuel directly through their mobile phones.

The Made in Ethiopia Expo has facilitated market connections valued at more than Birr 4 billion birr, Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel announced during the closing ceremony of the expo.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 07 May 2025.

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced the launch of a nationwide driver competency assessment aimed at improving road safety, with the program set to begin this year.

Ethiopia is set to host a regional workshop on “Promoting UNESCO Global Geoparks and Geotourism for Sustainable Development in Eastern Africa” from May 12–15, 2025, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) announced. Organized in collaboration with UNESCO, the event will take place in Addis Ababa and bring together participants from 10 countries.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 06 May 2025.