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Latest reporting, briefings and public-interest updates from the business desk.
A consortium supporting GERD has urged Ethiopia to expand its domestic electricity grid and direct export revenues toward distribution, according to a September 12 report.
All 20 participating banks made successful bids in Ethiopia’s September 9, 2026 foreign-exchange auction, but demand was $5 million below the $125 million offered, Ethiopian reports said.
Ethiopia and AIIB discussed possible cooperation on Bishoftu airport, energy and climate-resilient infrastructure on September 9, 2026; the reports describe talks, not an approved loan.
McLaren plans a £450 million investment in Woking with around 1,000 UK jobs, including agency and indirect roles, according to reporting published on 9 September 2026.
The United States announced new restrictions on 8 September 2026, moving selected Canadian goods from additional tariffs to import bans scheduled for 29 September.
UK flight disruption continued on 9 September 2026 as airlines repositioned aircraft and crews following the previous day’s Nats system fault. Heathrow urged passengers to confirm their flight with their airline before travelling.
KEFI announced on 7 September 2026 that it had halted development of Ethiopia’s Tulu Kapi gold project after a fatal incident on 4 September. It said the effect on its construction timetable remained unclear.
President Taye called for greater Qatari investment during talks with a Qatar Chamber board member in Dubai on 8 September 2026.
