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Capital News

Ethiopia Retains Heavy Export...

The Ministry of Industry has decided against imposing a total ban on the export...
Capital News

Animal Product Prices Surge...

Ethiopian households are facing renewed pressure as the cost of essential animal products surged...
News

Ethiopia and Djibouti Seal Deal to Link Strategic Ports to Railway by 2026

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Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to connect key strategic ports to the Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) line by the end of 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening the corridor that underpins Ethiopia’s external trade. The decision was endorsed this week by the Ethio-Djibouti Joint Railway Commission (JRC), a ministerial platform established under the 2016 bilateral railway agreement. The commission met in Djibouti on February 17, 2026, co-chaired by Alemu Sime, Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, and Hassan Houmed Ibrahim, Djibouti’s Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the commission agreed to expedite rail connectivity to the Doraleh Multipurpose Port (DMP) and the oil terminal operated by Horizon Djibouti Terminals Limited (HDTL), with completion targeted by November 2026. Currently, only the SGTD container terminal at Doraleh is directly linked to the...
Capital News

NBE Appoints Independent Experts...

Pursuant to Article 23 of the amended National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Establishment Proclamation,...
Capital News

MultiChoice Launches “Ethiopian Future...

MultiChoice Ethiopia has launched the “Ethiopian Future Skills” initiative, a fully-funded STEM program designed...
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Capital News

WASH or Perpetual Crisis? AU Leaders...

The fight against polio, cholera, and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Africa risks becoming a perpetual crisis unless the...
Capital News

Ethiopia’s TVET Enrollment Plummets by 50%...

​It has been confirmed that student enrollment in Ethiopia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has decreased by...
Editorial

Turkey in...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent visit to Ethiopia marks more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It signals a carefully...
Editorial

Editorial |...

Foreign Exchange Reform: Necessary Medicine or Premature Exposure? The National Bank of Ethiopia’s sweeping amendments to the foreign exchange regime...
Editorial

Africa Beware:...

The continent that gave rise to humanity, endured the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, and survived centuries of...
Editorial

We are...

We are tired of the endless headlines that bring new deaths, the names of the fallen read out like...
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Interview

Unlocking Ethiopia’s Capital Market: Governance, Trust and the Road to Sustainable Growth

As Ethiopia stands on the threshold of a historic economic transformation with the launch of its first-ever capital market, attention is turning to the professionals tasked with shaping its foundation. In an exclusive interview with Capital, Million Kibret, Managing Partner at BDO Ethiopia, shares insights into the opportunities, challenges, and critical prerequisites for building a vibrant, transparent, and trustworthy...
Interview

All-Weather Friendship

As Beijing deepens its diplomatic and economic engagement with Africa, veteran diplomat Liu Xianfa has been appointed the Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs—a post reflecting China’s growing strategic focus on the continent. In an exclusive interview with Capital, Liu outlines the vision behind President Xi Jinping’s 14 consecutive congratulatory messages to the African Union Summit,...
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Vacancy & Bid

Request for Expression of Interest for Potential Suppliers

FOR The Supply of digital measurement of fuel in static tankers WFP Ethiopia Office in Addis Ababa CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF EOI: 28 February 2026, 12:00 hrs REFERENCE: EOI-001-2026 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Ethiopia is seeking formal Expressions of Interest (EOI) from well-established and fully qualified service providers. Introduction WFP Ethiopia Country Office (ETCO) has a fleet of more...
Vacancy & Bid

Client: SRS Urban Development and Construction Bureau (SRS UDCB)

Project Names: DEGAHBUR And KEBRIDAHAR Zonal Prisons and Site Work Package Information FieldDetailsInvitation DateFeb16, 2026Procurement Reference NoProcurement CategoryWorksMarket TypeNationalProcurement MethodOpenProcuring EntitySRS Urban Development and Construction Bureau  AddressEthiopiaTownJigjigaTelephone Lot Information FieldDetailsObject of ProcurementDegahbur and kebridahar  Zonal prison and Site WorkDescription Clarification Request DeadlineFeb 23, 2026, 5:00 PMPre-Bid Conference ScheduleNot ApplicableSite Visit ScheduleNot ApplicableBid Submission DeadlineMarch,2 ,2026, 9:00 AMBid Opening ScheduleMarch 2, 2026, 11:00 AMFunding SourceTreasuryGoverning...
Vacancy & Bid

*Investment Opportunity – Beer Garden Inn hotel & apartments*

The founder of Beer Garden Inn hotel & apartments is offering his entire 25% equity stake for sale as part of his planned retirement. This presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial shareholding in one of Ethiopia’s well-established and reputable hospitality businesses. The shares are available in foreign currency (EUR/USD). The seller will be in Ethiopia from 24–27 February...
Vacancy & Bid

External Vacancy Announcement

Awash Bank invites competent and qualified candidates for the following positions.                       1.Director – New Head Quarter Building Project Management Directorate        (Re-advertised)                                          BSc Degree in Civil Engineering/ Construction Projects Management field plus a minimum of twelve (12) years in relevant experience with at least three (3) years in a managerial role. A Master’s Degree is preferredProficiency in project management, with...
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Arts and Culture

Yekatit 12: Ethiopia’s Forgotten Massacre

In February 1937, Addis Abeba became the site of one of the most devastating acts of colonial violence in African history: Yekatit 12. Triggered by an assassination attempt on Italian viceroy Rodolfo Graziani, the Italian response was immediate and horrific. Thousands of Ethiopians were killed in the streets and in their homes. Intellectuals, educators, and storytellers were deliberately targeted,...
Arts and Culture

Swdegef Book concept evolving into a global movement for prosperity

The Swdegef (ሰዉ ደግፍ) book, authored by Eng. Banteyihun Tezazu and launched three months ago, is rapidly transforming from a literary work into a large-scale international socio-economic movement. During a high-profile gathering at Abrehot Library, university presidents, ministry representatives, and distinguished scholars from across Ethiopia convened to witness the unveiling of the LEAP program—a strategic framework designed to translate the...
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Business & Economy

Ethiopia’s Next Opportunity: Building...

In recent years, the role of government in improving the urban environment across Ethiopia has been both visible and...
Business & Economy

The Politics of Performance...

Economic development has never been a purely technocratic exercise. While it is often framed in the language of growth...
Business & Economy

Emphatic Lying In Economic...

Modern economic reporting is often accused of sensationalism, but the problem no longer originates only in newsrooms. Increasingly, the...
Sports

Run Confident, Live Smart:...

Registration has officially opened for the 2026 Safaricom Women First 5km, set for Sunday, March 22. The 23rd edition...
Sports

UK runners arrive in...

A group of veteran UK runners, most aged over 55, has arrived in Addis Ababa to compete in the...
Sports

Is 1Win the best...

1win review 1Win continues to be one of the most sought-after solutions for Ugandan users interested in online betting and...
Opinion

From “Permission to Pay”...

For many Ethiopians, the most difficult part of making a legitimate payment across borders has never been willingness. The...
Opinion

Compromise as calculated concessions

Compromise lies at the intersection of ethics, ideas, and reality. It involves the process by which conflicting parties make...
Opinion

Where remote frontiers bloom...

In the challenging landscape of Ethiopia's South Omo region, where the Omo River nourishes arid plains and meets the...
Society

Powering Africa: Ethiopia’s Centrality...

As Africa navigates the complexities of the 21st century, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 stands as the definitive blueprint...
Society

The Absurdity of Premium...

Ethiopian share market is undergoing a profound transformation, by and large, for the better. Hundreds of thousands of equity...
Society

Mapping Ethiopia’s Clean Energy...

As the first light of 2026 breaks over the Ethiopian highlands, it does more than just illuminate a landscape;...
AfricaNews

MCB grants strategic financing to Invictus Investment to expand...

By our staff reporter The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has provided a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a prominent agro-food enterprise operating in the Middle East and Africa. The package, structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility, aims to support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new markets and strengthen its working capital position as it scales operations. This financing agreement builds on the existing partnership between MCB and Invictus Investment and underscores a shared commitment to advancing food security...
AfricaNews

Wingu Cloud Exchange launch marks a new era for...

By our staff reporter Wingu Africa has launched Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private cloud platform designed for the wider East African region.WCX gives organisations a secure, compliant, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative to offshore cloud services. With transparent local-currency pricing, rapid deployment, and instant scalability, it enables businesses to grow workloads without complexity or unpredictable costs. Launching first in Tanzania, the platform will gradually roll out across all Wingu markets, including Ethiopia and Djibouti. WCX includes Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu Drive, and Wingu...

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