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“We don’t want our SOEs to be just Ethiopian lions.” EIH CEO says state firms are eyeing regional expansion after years of restructuring and financial turnaround. By Team ShegaEthiopia and India have activated a visa-free travel agreement for diplomatic passport holders, effective Jan 15, 2026, after completing formal procedures under a pact signed in 2021. By Team Shega
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Ethiopia and India have activated a visa-free travel agreement for diplomatic passport holders, effective Jan 15, 2026, after completing formal procedures under a pact signed in 2021. By Team ShegaEthiopia is among 75 countries affected as the U.S. suspends processing of immigrant visas starting Jan 21, citing tighter screening and public charge concerns. By Team Shega
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Dachi Manufacturing expands beyond ketchup into canned beans, peas and sweet corn, aiming for large-scale output and new export markets. By Daniel MetaferiyaNBE officially lifts the 7% minimum deposit rate, allowing banks to compete on pricing. Savers can now shop for better returns, while startups may see more nuanced access to capital. By Team Shega
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NBE officially lifts the 7% minimum deposit rate, allowing banks to compete on pricing. Savers can now shop for better returns, while startups may see more nuanced access to capital. By Team ShegaEthiopian fintech LakiPay has launched a digital remittance platform targeting the creator economy promising content creators up to 95% of their earnings from online gifts. By Daniel Metaferiya
