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Ethiopia Faces Fuel Distribution Crisis with Fewest Gas Stations Per Capita in Africa

The House of Peoples’ Representatives has approved a draft proclamation aimed at regulating the trade of petroleum products in Ethiopia. The report, presented by the Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism Affairs, was reviewed and passed with two votes in favor and one against. During the session, Sahrela Abdulahi, Director General of the Petroleum and

January 9, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Reports 5.3 Trillion Birr in Digital Transactions in Six Months

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has announced that it processed 5.3 trillion Birr through its digital banking services in the first half of the current fiscal year, highlighting the growing adoption of digital financial solutions in the country. According to the bank, 79 percent of all money transfer transactions are now conducted via digital

January 8, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Air Arabia Introduces Direct Flights to Addis Ababa

Air Arabia has announced the launch of its latest direct flight service to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, further expanding its global network. Starting January 30, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Sharjah International Airport and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, with departures scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief

January 8, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Adjusts Retail Fuel Prices Amid Market Changes

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – January 7, 2025 The Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced an adjustment in the retail prices of petroleum products, effective from January 7, 2025 (Tahsas 29, 2017 Ethiopian Calendar), at midnight (12:00 AM). The revised prices apply to Addis Ababa and will remain in effect for the next

January 8, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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WIDU.Africa: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential in Ethiopia through Diaspora Collaboration

In a world increasingly focused on harnessing technology to bridge economic divides, WIDU.Africa stands out as an innovative platform transforming how diaspora communities contribute to the development of their countries of origin. Launched in Ethiopia in August 2021, WIDU.Africa connects Ethiopian entrepreneurs with members of the African diaspora in Europe, creating a collaborative framework that

January 6, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Eight Public Development Organizations Officially Join Ethiopian Investment Holding

Eight public development organizations have officially joined Ethiopian Investment Holding. The newly added companies include Ethio Post, Ethio Engineering Group, Ethiopian Industrial Resources Development Corporation, Ethiopian Railways Corporation, Industrial Parks Development Corporation, Ethiopian Development Bank, Ethiopian Electric Power, the National Animal Health Institute, and ShieldVax, which is part of the Ethio Pharma Group. The official

January 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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MIDROC Investment Group to Build $200 Million Gold Processing Plant in Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia

MIDROC Investment Group, owned by Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi, is investing over 26 billion Ethiopian birr (approximately US $200 million) to build a modern gold processing factory in Ethiopia. This move is aimed at enhancing the country’s gold production capabilities and supporting the broader economic growth of the region. The factory will be located

January 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethio Telecom Claims Company is World’s Cheapest Service Provider 

Frehiwot Tamiru, CEO of Ethio Telecom, took the spotlight at Parliament yesterday, answering over 200 questions from lawmakers about the company’s growth and its role in Ethiopia’s digital revolution. She proudly shared how Ethio Telecom’s commitment to cost-effective services has positioned it as the world’s cheapest telecom provider. “Over the last five years, our focus

January 2, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Haile Hotels & Resorts Group Unveils 10th Property in Jimma

JIMMA, ETHIOPIA – Haile Hotels & Resorts Group, a hospitality brand founded 15 years ago, has announced the completion of its newest property, Haile Resort Jimma, built in just under two years. The resort—the group’s 10th destination—will officially open its doors tomorrow, January 2 (Ethiopian Calendar: Tahsas 24, 2017 E.C.). According to Mr. Tesfaye Asrat,

January 1, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Faida Digital ID Requirement for Bank Account Openings in Addis Ababa Starts to Take Effect Today

Addis Ababa, December 23, 2017 – In a landmark move to streamline banking services and promote financial inclusion, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced that all banks in Addis Ababa must now require customers to present a Faida digital ID—commonly referred to as the “Faida number”—when opening a new account. This directive officially took

January 1, 2025 • By Addis Insight