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Irrigation Ministry highlights contractors’ inadequate capability

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The Ministry of Irrigation and Lowland (MoIL) has revealed that contractors' inadequate capability is having an impact on the...

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40% of Ethiopia’s population lacks documentation

Yodahe Arayaselasie, the CEO of the National ID Program, has revealed a startling statistic: 40 percent of Ethiopia's population lacks proper documentation. Being undocumented...

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Ethiopia, Djibouti establish technical committee to review port use agreements

A technical committee was established by Ethiopia and Djibouti to examine agreements pertaining to port use that were signed twenty years ago. During the...

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Ethiopian Airlines CEO criticizes suppliers over price gouging

Ethiopian Airlines has expressed its dissatisfaction with certain component suppliers who have significantly increased the prices of their products, leading to the grounding of...

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Ethio Telecom aims to improve accessibility to digital ID targets

Ethio Telecom, the state-owned telecom provider, has recently announced the official launch of national digital ID registration in 29 cities, including Addis Ababa. The plan...

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Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenging external conditions, according to UNCTAD Report

Lower Economic Growth and Trade Disruptions in 2024 to Impact Development Sub-Saharan Africa, a region with immense potential for economic growth and development, is grappling with adverse country-specific situations compounded...

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WHO warns of impending NCD crisis in Africa by 2030

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm, predicting that Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) will emerge as the leading cause of mortality in Africa by 2030 if immediate measures...

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African nations call for urgent reform of global financial system amid G20 debt program concerns

Many African countries are said to find the G20 Common Framework debt restructuring program unappealing due to its conflicting restructuring goals. Lobby organizations demand...

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Air cargo continues double-digit growth in Africa

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a fourth consecutive month of robust growth in global air cargo demand, with Africa witnessing significant...

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INEPTITUDE IS COSTLY

It is only when things start to go decidedly wrong, citizens begin to ask pertinent questions about their predicaments. In good times important issues relevant to their (citizens) general wellbeing tend...

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Global distractions and the erosion of accountability

In the current global landscape, it's undeniable that the attention of world leaders is often diverted by a myriad of pressing issues, ranging from...

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ETHIOPIA & THE HORN I

It seems the current definition of the Horn doesn’t include the two Sudans. A while back the whole Sudan was considered part of the...

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION – Call for QuickBooks Software Providers

RFQ No: PR-CATALYZE-Ethiopia-2024-0050USAID CATALYZE Ethiopia: MS4G is designed to benefit the Ethiopian people, build community resilience, and strengthen rural-urban linkages, in the areas of...

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Advertisement only LOCAL Companies

Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in the Invitation to Bid for the procurement of Chemical & laboratory Apparatus and...

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) No.PostCONTRACT TYPEPROCUREMENT REF. NO. Brief Job/Consultancy Description & Web-link for detailed advertSubmission deadline1Recruitment of National IC to provide technical support...

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FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECT (FSSP) – ETHIOPIA

Request for Proposal (RFP): Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist A) About FSSP Ethiopia - WUSC The FSSP in Ethiopia is a Global Affairs Canada (GAC) project managed...

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Interview

Unlocking the advantages of Polymer Banknotes

As the world continues to evolve, so too does the way we handle currency. In an interview with Capital’s Groum Abate, Andrew Bonnell, the...

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ChildFund’s humanitarian aid and development efforts amid challenges

With over three decades of experience in senior management roles within the development and humanitarian sector, Lilly A. Omondi serves as the Country Director...

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Rémi Maréchaux, The French Ambassador to Ethiopia, Reflects on transformative tenure amid Ethiopia’s conflicts and collaborative projects

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Gates Foundation CEO shares insights on Ethiopia visit and foundation’s ongoing commitment to Africa

Art & Culture

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Africa Celebrates 2024: Uniting continents through culture, business, and empowerment

Legendary Gold Limited from Nigeria and Mayalz Events Company from Ethiopia have joined forces once again to unveil Africa’s biggest Pan African event of Arts, Culture, Heritage, Tech &...

Arts and Culture

‘Ethiopia at the Crossroads’ at Peabody Essex Museum surveys 2,000 years of art

There’s only one country that can claim to be the birthplace of humanity. This country today is home to over 75 ethnicities, and is the only African nation to...

Arts and Culture

Temesgen Tumato to release captivating single ‘Des Alegn’

Ethiopian music scene is about to witness the release of a mesmerizing single as up-and-coming artist Temesgen Tumato prepares to unveil his latest creation,...

Arts and Culture

Ebne Hakim

Alternative R&B/POP Ethiopian TALENT SIGNS WITH SONY MUSIC AFRICA, announces debut ep ‘brana’, Ethiopian singer-songwriter Ebne Hakim (ዕብነ ሐኪም) announces his debut EP “Brana”...

Sports

Ethiopia, Kenya dominate Madrid marathon

Tens of thousands of runners took part in the Madrid Marathon on Sunday (Apr. 28). Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes were the ones who shone in both the men’s and women’s...

Sports

South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, ‘The Rose of Soweto,’ dies aged 57

South Africans and boxing fans are remembering Dingaan Thobela, a boxing legend who passed away at 57. Thobela, known as "The Rose of Soweto" where he grew up, died in...

Sports

Paris 2024 Olympics: South Sudanese refugee suspended for doping

A third runner on the Refugee Olympic team has been suspended for a positive doping test, with the announcement coming two days before the...

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African women are getting a chance to shine in soccer

Twenty-three-year-old Kevin Opia shares a passion for football with her twin brother Robert. "He's my biggest role model in this game. I look up to...

Enterprenuers

Entrepreneurs

Name: Solomon Amera

Education: Diploma Company Name: Solo Printing & Advertising Title: Owner Founded in: 2006 E.C What it does: Printing & Signage works Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup capital: 50,000 birr Current capital: 2,500,000 birr Number of Employees: 7 Reason for...

Entrepreneurs

1. Name: Filimon Demisse

2. Education : BA in EDPM 3. Company name: Filla's Leather 4 Title :CEO 5. Found in : 2021 6. What it do : Designing and producing leather products 7. Head Quarter: Hawassa 8. Start...

Entrepreneurs

Name: Firew Lakew

Education: Diploma in Auto-Electric and Graphics Design Company Name: Gorvi Mirror and Crafts Title: CEO Founded in: 2023 What it Does: Specializes in mirror design and crafts Headquarters: Addis...

Entrepreneurs

Name: Tirsit Shiferaw

Education: Master's Degree Company Name: Kelem Ethiopia Tourism Promotion Title: Co-Founder and General Manager Founded in: 2022 What it does: Promotion of tourism destinations Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup Capital: 300,000...

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Opinion

What You Need To Know To Get Started With Cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrencies can be used as both money and a way to keep track of money because they use security technologies. A cryptocurrency wallet is...

Opinion

Time to stop the manmade disaster in Sudan

By Josep Borrell Fontelles “The world’s worst, most complex and cruel crisis”, is unfolding in Sudan without making it into onto our prime-time news, according...

Society

Overcoming the Political Crisis Engulfing Ethiopia

Ethiopia, a country of rich history and diverse population, has been has perennially been mired in one political crisis after another for the better...

Society

New Ethiopian Directive Opens Doors for Foreign Investors: Impact on Local Companies and Consumers

The recent unveiling of Directive No. 1001/2024 by the Ethiopian Investment Board, allowing foreign investors to participate in previously restricted sectors, has far-reaching implications...

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Human nature through a capitalist lens

What’s most remarkable about the concentration of economic power in the hands of a few corporate players in each industry is how little public...

Business & Economy

The Track of Capitalism

One of the simple dictionary meanings of capitalism is an economy based on private enterprise. It is also possible to simply define capitalism as...

Doing Business

The costs of unsafe food

Two weeks ago, I picked up a friend from the airport who came to visit for 10 days. All was well, and we enjoyed...

Doing Business

How to know when to say Yes

Last week we saw how difficult it is to say “No” and that as a result of that we find ourselves running in the...

Africa News

AfricaNews

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Celebrates a Decade of Women’s Entrepreneurship at the 2024 Conference and Awards in Cape Town

November 2024 — Celebrating a decade of impact, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announces the AWIEF2024 Conference and Awards. This milestone event is scheduled for...

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Fostering Inclusive Growth: African Development Bank and Invest in Africa unveil MicroGREEN Project to Empower Marginalized Groups

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Invest in Africa have jointly launched the MicroGREEN project to provide livelihood opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable groups in Ghana and Senegal. Titled "Strengthening...

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