Category: Business

Oct 29
Ethiopia Officially Joins PAPSS Cross-Border Payment Network

Ethiopia's central bank said the country has officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, aiming to connect local financial institutions to a continental cross-border payments network.

Oct 29
Ethiopian Airlines to Buy 10 777 Freighters from Boeing

Ethiopian Airlines has ordered Boeing 777 freighters to expand its fleet, with eight 777-8 freighters expected next decade.

Oct 29
Ethiopian Airlines to Sign Deal with Boeing for 10 Freighter Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines is set to sign an agreement with Boeing for 10 freighter aircraft, according to a banner displayed at the signing ceremony venue.

Oct 29
Allied Gold Reports Q2 2026 Results, Nears Kurmuk Start-Up and Strengthens Financial Position

Allied Gold Corporation reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026, producing 97,429 ounces of gold.

Oct 29
US-China rivalry takes flight over scramble for contracts at Ethiopia’s Bishoftu airport

Ethiopia's new $12.5 billion mega-airport project has become a focal point of US-China competition, with Chinese state-owned companies leading the bidding.

Oct 29
Kilitch Drugs to Divest Ethiopian Subsidiary for $14 Million

India's Kilitch Drugs will sell its entire stake in Ethiopian unit Kilitch Estro Biotech to state-owned HarmeeCare Pharmaceuticals for $14 million, citing plans to expand Indian manufacturing capacity and reduce debt.

Oct 29
Dangote Confirms 2028 Fertiliser IPO, Jokes About Shareholder Memes

Aliko Dangote has confirmed plans for a Dangote Fertiliser IPO in 2028 while joking about social media memes from new refinery shareholders.

Oct 29
IMF Details Ethiopia’s 2026/27 External Borrowing Strategy

The IMF has unveiled Ethiopia’s external borrowing plan for 2026/27, aiming to contract USD 4.9 billion in new debt for infrastructure and economic support.

Oct 29
Former Finance Secretary Discusses BRICS Shift Towards China’s Yuan

Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg discussed BRICS' shift towards China's yuan, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the summit in India.

Oct 29
Ethiopian Factory Leaders Trained on Building More Inclusive Workplaces

The International Labour Organization held a workshop under a Japan-funded programme aimed at strengthening Ethiopia's climate-resilient leather, textile and garment industry.