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National Bank Issues Policy on Digital Payments
NBE released a new directive regulating digital payments, fintech licensing, and mobile money.
Business | NBE
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Ethiopia Boosts Public-Private Partnership Projects
The PPP Directorate announced new infrastructure projects open for private sector investment.
Business | PPP Directorate
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Federal Procurement Guidelines Updated
Updated procurement guidelines emphasize quality, transparency, and value for money.
Procurement | PPPA
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Investment Board Approves New Industrial Projects
Several manufacturing and agro-industrial projects received approval for operation.
Investment | EIC
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NBE Tightens Forex Retention Rules
Banks instructed to enforce updated forex retention and surrender requirements.
Exchange Rate | NBE
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Tax Authority Introduces Real-Time Reporting
ERCA begins implementing real-time tax reporting for high-risk sectors.
Tax | ERCA
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New Customs Procedure Reduces Border Delays
Ethiopian Customs Commission rolled out measures to speed up cargo clearance.
Trade | ECC
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Banks Expand Digital and Mobile Banking Services
Commercial banks expanded digital channels aligned with the national digital finance roadmap.
Business | Commercial Banks
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Birr Experiences Mild Depreciation
NBE reports moderate weakening of the Birr against major currencies.
Exchange Rate | NBE
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Government Introduces Electronic Performance Guarantee
A new e-guarantee system replaces traditional paper-based performance bonds.
Procurement | PPPA
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Cross-Border Trade Framework Updated
Trade Ministry unveiled a harmonized framework to regulate legal cross-border commerce.
Trade | MoT Ethiopia
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EIC Fast-Tracks Agro-Processing Investments
A new fast-track investment approval process is now available for agro-processing projects.
Investment | EIC
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LTO Implements Digital Audit Selection System
Large Taxpayer Office switches to risk-based digital audit selection to improve transparency.
Tax | ERCA LTO
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Industrial Parks Report Increased Exports
Industrial parks achieved higher quarterly export performance led by textile and leather industries.
Business | Industrial Parks Dev Corp
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NBE Updates Official Exchange Rates
NBE issued new forex reference rates including USD, EUR and GBP.
Exchange Rate | NBE
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Procurement Authority Revises Bid Security Rules
PPPA introduced revised bid security requirements to support SMEs in federal procurement.
Procurement | PPPA
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NBE Launches Automated Forex Surrender System
Exporters are now required to submit forex earnings through an automated digital surrender system.
Trade | NBE
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New Investment Amendment Opens More Sectors
The Ethiopian Investment Commission expanded sectors open for foreign investors under the new proclamation update.
Investment | EIC
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ERCA Introduces Mandatory e-Receipt System
VAT-registered businesses must issue electronic receipts in real-time as part of ERCA’s new compliance reform.
Tax | ERCA
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Ethiopian Business Registration Goes Fully Digital
The Ministry of Trade announced that all business registrations and license renewals must be done online starting 2025.
Business | MoT Ethiopia
-
National Bank Issues Policy on Digital Payments
NBE released a new directive regulating digital payments, fintech licensing, and mobile money.
Business | NBE
-
Ethiopia Boosts Public-Private Partnership Projects
The PPP Directorate announced new infrastructure projects open for private sector investment.
Business | PPP Directorate
-
Federal Procurement Guidelines Updated
Updated procurement guidelines emphasize quality, transparency, and value for money.
Procurement | PPPA
-
Investment Board Approves New Industrial Projects
Several manufacturing and agro-industrial projects received approval for operation.
Investment | EIC
-
NBE Tightens Forex Retention Rules
Banks instructed to enforce updated forex retention and surrender requirements.
Exchange Rate | NBE
-
Tax Authority Introduces Real-Time Reporting
ERCA begins implementing real-time tax reporting for high-risk sectors.
Tax | ERCA
-
New Customs Procedure Reduces Border Delays
Ethiopian Customs Commission rolled out measures to speed up cargo clearance.
Trade | ECC
-
Banks Expand Digital and Mobile Banking Services
Commercial banks expanded digital channels aligned with the national digital finance roadmap.
Business | Commercial Banks
-
Birr Experiences Mild Depreciation
NBE reports moderate weakening of the Birr against major currencies.
Exchange Rate | NBE
-
Government Introduces Electronic Performance Guarantee
A new e-guarantee system replaces traditional paper-based performance bonds.
Procurement | PPPA
-
Cross-Border Trade Framework Updated
Trade Ministry unveiled a harmonized framework to regulate legal cross-border commerce.
Trade | MoT Ethiopia
-
EIC Fast-Tracks Agro-Processing Investments
A new fast-track investment approval process is now available for agro-processing projects.
Investment | EIC
-
LTO Implements Digital Audit Selection System
Large Taxpayer Office switches to risk-based digital audit selection to improve transparency.
Tax | ERCA LTO
-
Industrial Parks Report Increased Exports
Industrial parks achieved higher quarterly export performance led by textile and leather industries.
Business | Industrial Parks Dev Corp
-
NBE Updates Official Exchange Rates
NBE issued new forex reference rates including USD, EUR and GBP.
Exchange Rate | NBE
-
Procurement Authority Revises Bid Security Rules
PPPA introduced revised bid security requirements to support SMEs in federal procurement.
Procurement | PPPA
-
NBE Launches Automated Forex Surrender System
Exporters are now required to submit forex earnings through an automated digital surrender system.
Trade | NBE
-
New Investment Amendment Opens More Sectors
The Ethiopian Investment Commission expanded sectors open for foreign investors under the new proclamation update.
Investment | EIC
-
ERCA Introduces Mandatory e-Receipt System
VAT-registered businesses must issue electronic receipts in real-time as part of ERCA’s new compliance reform.
Tax | ERCA
-
Ethiopian Business Registration Goes Fully Digital
The Ministry of Trade announced that all business registrations and license renewals must be done online starting 2025.
Business | MoT Ethiopia
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SME Financing Update
Government offers new financing programs for small and medium enterprises to encourage growth.
Business | Ministry of Trade
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New Trade Agreement
Ethiopia signs new bilateral trade agreements to boost exports and foreign investment.
Trade | Ministry of Trade
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Tax Compliance Reminder
ERCA reminds businesses to comply with new reporting and filing requirements.
Tax | ERCA
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Tender Announcement - IT Projects
Several IT-related public tenders announced by FPPA covering software and hardware supply projects.
Tender | FPPA
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Export-Import Regulations
Updated import/export rules to streamline international trade and improve efficiency for Ethiopian businesses.
Trade | Ministry of Trade
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Digital Payment Regulation
National Bank issues new regulations to enhance digital payments and financial inclusion.
Finance | NBE
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Industrial Park Expansion
New industrial parks opened to attract investors and create job opportunities.
Investment | Ministry of Trade
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SME Support Program
Government launches programs to support SMEs with financing, training, and market access.
Business | Ministry of Trade
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Currency Exchange Alert
National Bank of Ethiopia adjusts foreign exchange rates impacting importers and exporters.
Finance | NBE
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Public Procurement Policy
Federal Public Procurement Agency updates policies to improve transparency and efficiency in tendering.
Procurement | FPPA
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