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Ethio Telecom officially launched its “Copper Switch-Off Initiative,” which aims to migrate 100,000 customers from the existing copper network to high-speed fiber optic infrastructure by the end of this fiscal year. This initiative will see 60,000 customers in Addis Ababa and 40,000 in regional areas transition to fiber, improving their internet experience with faster data …

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Kenya’s electricity imports from neighboring Ethiopia have surged by 88% in the first half of 2024, according to a report released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). This increase marks a major shift in Kenya’s energy import strategy as the country seeks to meet rising electricity demand. The report revealed that Kenya imported …

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Zemen Bank has announced that it successfully mobilized over USD 500 million in foreign currency during the last fiscal year. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the bank, which has been serving the Ethiopian market for 16 years. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, Zemen Bank reported a total of USD 566 million in foreign …

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Ethiopia’s tea industry has experienced a growth spurt in the 2023/24 fiscal year, with exports exceeding 1,142 tons and generating over USD 2 million in revenue. This represents a substantial increase of 292 tons compared to the previous year. The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) hailed the achievement but underscored that the sector’s full …

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Several Chinese companies have disclosed intentions to visit Ethiopia soon to conduct pre-investment assessment in various sectors, according to the Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing. The companies’ interest was learned during a the meeting between Ambassador Tefera Derbew, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and senior officials of the companies earlier today at the …

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The third edition of mining and technology expo, dubbed as MINTEX 2024, will be held from 23 to 26 November 2024 at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia (MoM) announced today. The event will bring together various companies from across the world engaged in the sector, and the necessary …

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Ethiopian Airlines, the leading African carrier, announced the addition of three new flights from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou, China.  The Airline reminded us that it has been serving the portal city in South China six times weekly so far. The newly added flights will commence on September 27, 2024, further solidifying the airline’s extensive network …

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Vietnam’s textile solutions company Shin Textile Solutions (ShinTS) has disclosed its intentions to expand its presence in Ethiopia. The company’s plans were revealed during a meeting between Dessie Dalkie, Ethiopian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and senior officials. The Ethiopian envoy visited ShinTS Bvt Co., …

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Buna Kurs Media has announced the inaugural Coffee Origin Festival (COFE), set to take place in Addis Ababa from October 1 to 3, 2024, at the Skylight Hotel. The festival, hosted by OTW 2024, will celebrate Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage and International Coffee Day on October 1. COFE aims to highlight Ethiopia’s legacy as the …

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The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has unveiled plans to establish 18 livestock collection centers in nine pastoralist and semi-pastoralist clusters, aiming to enhance Ethiopia’s livestock market. The centers will be constructed in key livestock regions, with three clusters each in Oromia and Somali, one in Afar, and two in the South and South West states. …

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