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A Legacy of Service...

For seven decades, Rotary in Ethiopia has stood not as a distant donor, but...

EIC launches certification system...

The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has announced the introduction of a new competency assessment...

Addis’ public service crisis blamed on centralization, low wages

Addis Ababa is struggling to deliver basic public services not because of a lack of funds, but because of an over‑centralized system and a demoralized workforce, a new study by the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) warns. The report, titled “Responsiveness of Public Institutions in Ethiopia: Practices, Challenges, and Policy Options,” paints a stark picture of a capital city where frontline workers have little or no power to make decisions, are underpaid, and are increasingly absent from their posts — all of which has left residents facing long delays and frustration when trying to access government services. The study identifies excessive centralization of power as the main bottleneck behind the city’s service breakdown. While the city is growing fast and handling millions of citizen requests each year, decision‑making authority remains tightly concentrated at the top, leaving frontline...

BoA faces dividend tax...

The Bank of Abyssinia (BoA) is navigating a high‑stakes tax dispute with the Ministry...

African airlines lead global...

African airlines posted the strongest year‑on‑year traffic growth of any world region in 2025,...
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African leaders call for domestic funding...

African leaders have launched a detailed investment blueprint to close the continent’s massive health workforce shortage, warning that Africa...

NBE takes swift action against parallel...

A recent surge in the parallel forex market has prompted the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to implement aggressive...

We are...

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

The “Board...

In a lavish ceremony at Davos on 22 January 2026, President Donald Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace" —...

The Digital...

The digital world beckons today’s youth with an irresistible glow — endless streams of likes, viral challenges, and instant...

The New...

The 20th century promised a world governed by institutions, diplomacy, and the rule of law. The 21st is proving...
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Farming as a Business, Not Survival

In this wide‑ranging interview, Capital sits down with Dagnachew Lule (PhD), Senior Director of Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) at the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), to discuss how the 15‑year‑old institution has tried to shift Ethiopian agriculture from subsistence to market‑driven production. He reflects on ATI’s flagship ACC programme, the expansion of cluster farming from 0.6 million ha piloted...

Powering Ethiopia’s Instant Payments Future

Ethiopia is advancing rapidly toward a digital payments economy defined by interoperability, real-time transactions, and inclusive access. The National Digital Payments Strategy establishes the framework for instant payments, streamlined operations, and expanded reach to underserved populations and cross-border users. Banks that invest in resilient, modern infrastructure will secure leadership in this evolving market, while those that delay risk operational...
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI)

External Auditor for 2025 Organizational Audit Women Development and Reliance Organization (WDRO) is a women-led national humanitarian and development organization registered in Ethiopia and recognized for its strong governance, professional management, and commitment to accountability. The organization implements integrated humanitarian and development programs that promote dignity, resilience, and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable and marginalized communities. Guided by a clear vision, mission,...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

Rebidding of Lot-5 and 6 of Rehabilitation and upgrading of school WASH and Menstrual Health Management/MHM/ facilities for 4 Secondary Schools in Afar Region LRFP-2026-9200050 Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for Proposal (LRFP) for Rebidding of Lot-5 and 6 of Rehabilitation and upgrading of school WASH and Menstrual Health Management/MHM/ facilities for 4...

Invitation To Tender

For the supply of Supplementary Animal Feed Tender Reference - SCI-ET-2026-001 Save the Children International (SCI) invites qualified and experienced suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply and delivery of Supplementary Animal Feeds for its KOICA project in Somali Region. Mandatory Requirements: •    Be legally registered and have a valid business license for Animal Feed production, or supply. •   A bid bond equivalent...

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Client:National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Assignment Title:Design, Development, and Implementation of a Financial Transaction Data Exchange Platform with Integrated Anomaly Detection and Analytics System Selection Method:Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Procurement Reference No.: NBE/ICB/REOI/G/01/2026 1. Background The National Bank is undertaking a strategic initiative to strengthen its oversight, monitoring, and analytical capabilities across the financial market. As the central...

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Salwa Bakr Receives First BRICS Literature Award in Cairo

Egyptian writer and novelist Salwa Bakr has been named the inaugural laureate of the BRICS Literature Award, an international honor established to foster intercultural dialogue and promote shared humanistic values through literature. Bakr received the award at a ceremony held during the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, one of the largest literary gatherings in the Arab world. The event took...

Djibouti declares Abourma Rock Art Site a National Monument in Bid for UNESCO Listing

Djibouti has taken a major step toward its first UNESCO World Heritage designation by officially declaring the Abourma rock art site in the Tadjourah region a national monument. The decision, ratified during the first Council of Ministers meeting of 2026 on Tuesday and presided over by President Ismail Omar Guelleh, grants the site formal state protection under a new decree....
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The Prosperity Gospel And...

Across much of the Global South, and increasingly beyond it, the Prosperity Gospel has become one of the most...

The Night-Time Economy

For decades, the night-time economy has been treated as a cultural add-on: something colourful, occasionally unruly, and largely peripheral...

Geo-economics and Geopolitics in...

The Horn of Africa has long been framed as a theater of humanitarian crises and chronic conflict. Yet this...

UK runners arrive in...

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

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...

GameZone News for 2026:...

As the post-holiday slowdown settles and players reassess how they spend their time online, 2026 opens with a noticeable...

From Tax Holidays to...

On January 20, 2026, during its 52nd regular meeting, Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers approved the revised investment incentive regulations,...

Keepers of the Laugh...

Ethiopian comedy uniquely intertwines satire and social critique with cultural humor, distinguishing it from Western stand-up. This exploration highlights...

How to Help the...

The start of a new year is a time for reflection and resolve. Yet amid our personal goals for...

Ethiopia’s Corporate Governance Code...

Ethiopia stands at a crossroads. The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority is building infrastructure for securities trading. Foreign investors are...

Calls from champions of...

The struggle for survival often overshadows the pursuit of dignity and well-being. In such situations, extending a lifeline to...

The Journey from humble...

During his early school years, he showed little interest in academics, often appearing inattentive and ranking low among his...

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...

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...