The Ministry of Trade and Regional Cooperation announced that it is working to reduce the cost of living. State Minister for Trade and Regional Co-operation, Hassan Mohammed, told Fana Broadcasting Corporation that efforts are underway to connect the producers and consumers directly in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. He explained that a framework has been put in place to remove the broker from the chain. He said steps are being taken to increase production capacity and shorten the market chain and establish a task force to control illegal trade. He said the task force's main task is to control inflation. The state minister said ÷ 4 million quintals of wheat and more than 10 million liters of oil have been imported and distributed to the states to stabilize basic inflation. State Minister for Trade and Regional Relations, Hassan Mohammed, also confirmed: He said he will continue to work hard to eliminate economic fraudsters, increase productivity and bring the market closer.


In the 13th week, the Ethiopian Betting Premier League defeated Hawassa and Addis Ababa In the 13th week of the Ethiopian Betting Premier League, Hawassa City and Addis Ababa City won. The match between Fasil Kenema and Hawassa City ended in a 2-1 victory for Hawassa City. Fasil Kenema's defender, Kedir Kulibali, led Hawassa with his own goal, but Fasil equalized after the break. However, Fasil Kenema's defenders took advantage of Hawassa's goal in the 86th minute to give Hawassa a 3 point lead. At the end of the match, the Emperor's coach Seyoum Kebede blamed his attacking team for the defeat. Hawassa City coach Zerayi Mulu, for his part, said he was happy to have won the championship. In particular, they said that recognizing Fasil's weaknesses helped us win the game. The match between Sebeta Kenema and Addis Ababa City ended in a 5-1 victory for Addis Ababa City.