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National Bank of Ethiopia...

February 26, 2026

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has disclosed the complete membership of its newly...

Capital News

WASH or Perpetual Crisis?...

February 22, 2026

The fight against polio, cholera, and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Africa risks becoming...

News

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

February 22, 20260

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

Ethiopia’s TVET Enrollment Plummets...

February 22, 2026

It has been confirmed that student enrollment in Ethiopia’s Technical and Vocational Education and...

Capital News

Ethiopia Ranks 119th in...

February 22, 2026

Ethiopia has been ranked 119th out of 127 countries in the 2025 edition of...

Capital News

Addis Ababa Summit Puts BRICS Alternatives...

February 22, 2026

As developing nations increasingly reassess their reliance on traditional Western financial frameworks, a high-level summit in Addis Ababa placed...

Capital News

Ethiopia Retains Heavy Export Taxes on...

February 22, 2026

The Ministry of Industry has decided against imposing a total ban on the export of raw hides and skins,...

Editorial

Turkey in...

February 22, 2026

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

Editorial

Editorial |...

February 15, 2026

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

Editorial

Africa Beware:...

February 10, 2026

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

Editorial

We are...

February 1, 2026

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

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,...

Vacancy & Bid

SOMALI REGIONAL EDUCATION BUREAU

Invitation for Local Competitive Bidders Somali Regional Education bureau invites interested bidders for procurement of under listed goods. Procurement of Maintenance Vehicle Spare part : with Ref –NCB/REB/0024/2018 The Bid Document shall be obtained commencing after the journal comes out for each Items from Somali Regional Education Bureau; finance & logistics Directorate; Ground Floor and You can access the bid document. Online...

Vacancy & Bid

International Rescue Committee

Ethiopia Country Program Request for information (RFI) for Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies Reference: IRC/ETH/RFI/PHARMA/2026 Publish date: February 22, 2026 Deadline to Respond: March 2, 2026 Interested Pharmaceutical and Medical Suppliers are strongly advised to read through the entire Request for information document before submitting their responses Background The International Rescue Committee, hereinafter referred to as “the IRC”, is a non-profit, humanitarian agency that provides relief, rehabilitation,...

Vacancy & Bid

CALL FOR BIDS: PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY OF PRINTED YOGHURT CUPS FOR GARDEN DAIRY

Garden Dairy is a small but growing dairy enterprise established in late 2019 in southern Addis Ababa. The company began as a small milk retail business and has since expanded into dairy processing, wholesale, and retail trade. Garden Dairy invites qualified suppliers to submit bids for the production and supply of printed yoghurt cups featuring the official logo and approved...

Vacancy & Bid

CALL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICE

Development of Strategic Plan, Marketing Strategy, and Feasibility Study Garden Dairy began as a small milk retail business in late 2019 in southern Addis Ababa. Today, it has evolved into an enterprise specializing in dairy processing, wholesale, and retail trade. To support our growth, we are seeking a qualified consultant to develop a Strategic Plan, a Marketing Strategy, and a Feasibility...

In Pictures

Ancient Echoes

February 22, 2026

In Pictures

Productive anywhere

February 22, 2026

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...

Arts and Culture

Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognition of late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ‘anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’. Three decades after his death, the “father of Afrobeat” Fela Kuti has made history by becoming the first African to get a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. The Nigerian musician, who died in 1997, posthumously received the commendation along with several other artists at...

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

Shaping a Human-Centric Future...

At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi....

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...

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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