The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) says that banks can take out a total of 100 billion birr under the loan expansion ceiling in order to increase the revenue of hard currency. Zero remittance fees were advised by NBE.In an effort to increase foreign currency generation, the central bank has launched a six-month campaign in collaboration with various government agencies, financial institutions, diplomatic missions, and the diaspora.The campaign's primary target is remittances, which are one of Ethiopia's main sources of hard currency, despite the fact that they have historically been heavily abused due to the wide disparity between the official exchange rate and the parallel market.Various studies suggested that...
In this exclusive interview, Capital sits down with Stephen Gitau, the Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager of AMREF Flying Doctors. With over four years of leadership experience, Stephen has been instrumental in advancing the company's strategic objectives, driving operational excellence, and fostering innovation...
On September 1, 2024, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is on a significant visit to Ethiopia, marking his first trip to the country since the onset of the pandemic. This visit aims to strengthen partnerships with local organizations and...
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Provision of consultancy service in Ghana to prepare A technical report on Social Protection (SP) Systems and Reforms and Course module on social protection and reforms country profile
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The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) brings together 54 member States and governments, 7 associates and 27 observers spread out on the five continents, united by a common language: French. Conscious by the tie that is created between its members by the sharing of the French language and universal values, it works to promote peace, cooperation, solidarity and sustainable development.
Job position: Security guard - GardenerAdministrative Unit: Permanent Representation of the OIF to the African UnionDuty station: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaStatus and grade: Local recruitment (level S2, Grade from S2-1)Duration of the contract: 3 years renewable, with a 6-month probationary period, possibility of renewal on...
By Ruhama WolleEvery September 11—as the rains retreat and the earth drinks its final drops—the golden petals of the Meskel flower are blooming across Ethiopia. They blanket the highlands in yellow brilliance, a living tapestry that signals the dawn of a new year: Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year. While the world waits for the cold grip of winter to...
Pagume Festival Pvt. Ltd. is thrilled to announce the return of the Pagume Festival, set to be celebrated for the seventh time in the capital city of Addis Ababa. Since its inception in 2008, the festival has grown into a major cultural event, marking the 13th month of the Ethiopian calendar, Pagume.
This unique and groundbreaking festival, which holds national...
Alazar KebedeCity beautification projects have long been touted as essential for urban renewal, making cities more attractive to residents, tourists, and investors. From planting...
Currency devaluation involves reducing the value of a country's currency relative to other currencies. While it can help boost exports and reduce trade deficits,...
DC Power Football Club announced the signing of striker Loza Abera Geinore, the Ethiopian Women’s National Team Captain who came to prominence this past...
Former Hearts of Oak defender Kaleb Amankwah claims clubs in Ethiopia pay better salaries compared to Ghanaian clubs.Amankwah moved from Ghanaian giants Hearts of...
Africa is undergoing a significant transformation with the rapid growth of its digital economy. This shift is powered by technological advancements, increased internet penetration,...
Ethiopia, the second-most populous country in Africa, is a land of vast potential and rich cultural heritage. Its economic landscape has been evolving rapidly,...
A Significant Boon for Ethiopia
The 4th Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Beijing from September 4 to 6, 2024, brought...
“Children do not start wars and cannot end them. We must do everything in our power to safeguard them. From their ability to learn through to accessing livelihoods, protecting children is not a choice, but an obligation.”
At the opening of the 3rd National Conference on Protection of Children against Recruitment and Use of Children in South Sudan, Vice President, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior gave a...
The report details how this debt crisis is jeopardising progress aimed at ending AIDS in Sub-Saharan African countries, which account for a significant majority of people living with HIV globally – 25.9 million people of the nearly 40 million total.
If debt payments and stifled budgets are unaddressed in the next three to five years, countries will be “under-resourced to fund their HIV responses,” according to...