Contrary to expectations that the recent macroeconomic reforms would stimulate growth, Ethiopia's export sector—excluding a few specific goods—is currently underperforming. This shortfall was a central topic in a high-level, closed-door meeting convened on Saturday, March 7, by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI).
The meeting was called to address concerns raised by the Ministry of Revenue (MoR) regarding the impact of newly implemented tax regulations on exporters, who report that the measures are straining their financial operations.
The gathering brought together MoTRI leadership and exporters, primarily those operating within the ministry's direct oversight. While commodities such as coffee and gold fall under the purview of other regulatory bodies, MoTRI is responsible for shepherding the export of pulses and oilseeds, a sector that has historically been a significant contributor to Ethiopia's commodity export revenues.
A primary...
As Africa races toward the 2030 sustainable energy targets, the challenge of connecting hundreds of millions to electricity remains immense. Cassady Walters, Vice President for Power at The Rockefeller Foundation, is spearheading one of the continent’s most ambitious initiatives: Mission 300.
In this exclusive Capital interview, Walters explains how strategic “seed capital” and strengthened Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs)...
Wendwossen Kebede, a senior development leader with over 31 years of experience in international development, has dedicated his career to advancing education, public health, economic development, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Since 2015, he has served as Country Representative for Cuso International in Ethiopia, leading programs that transform communities through education and empowerment.
In this interview with Capital, Wendwossen shares...
Somali Regional Education Bureau invites interested eligible bidders invites for Procurement mention below
SINoDescription of Item Bid No. Bid Type 1Procurement of Student Bedding/Carpeting Bedding of Boarding Stbools 10/6/15/24 National Competitive Bid (NCB)
The Bid document shall be obtained commencing from Somali Regional Education Bureau; Procurement and Property Directorate; 1st Floor against payment of a non-refundable fee of Birr 600.00...
Admission of National Students for Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 Classes (2026–2027 Academic Year)
Sandford International School would like to invite interested Ethiopian parents or legal guardians to apply for admission of their children to available places in the Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 classes for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Since the number of applicants is expected to exceed the available...
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After more than two decades immersed in the traditions of Ethiopian music—including eleven years living in Addis Ababa—New York-based violinist, composer, and bandleader Kaethe Hostetter is set to release her debut solo album under the moniker K8A. Titled Woradj Alle (Impressions of Ethiopia), the record is scheduled for release on April 20, 2026, via Domino Sound in New Orleans.
The...
In connection with International Women’s Day 2026, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is hosting a special film festival centered on the theme of dignity.
The event, titled “Kibir” (ክብር)—meaning honor or dignity—is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Video Bet Cinema, located next to the Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum near Meskel Square.
Organizers say the...
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The existing infrastructure in Ethiopia requires significant improvement to effectively support logistics activities. The country’s lack of direct access...
These days, the U.S.-China relationship is characterized by intense rivalry, high-stakes trade disputes and significant interconnected economic ties. These...
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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...
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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...