A recent comprehensive report highlights Ethiopia’s ongoing struggles with education access, quality, and equity,...

Ethiopia is taking significant steps to enhance its agricultural resilience by developing its own...

A new draft Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund directive aims to align with last year's amendments to the VAT Proclamation and proposes significant revisions to the existing regulatory framework. Prepared by the Ministry of Revenue, the draft refines the criteria for refund eligibility, particularly in defining large-scale investments. One major revision focuses on the classification of "heavy investment." The current Directive 148/2019, established six years ago, defines such projects as those in manufacturing or service provision with a minimum cost of USD 100 million and a project phase lasting three years until production begins. The new draft, however, redefines this threshold to 100 million Birr or 100 million US dollars, while retaining the three-year project duration. Experts have noted that this change may create ambiguity, raising questions about whether it is a drafting error or an intentional...

The private sector in Ethiopia has issued a firm demand for the government to...

The Ethiopian government's ambitious plan to finance its budget through the domestic debt market...

The upcoming COP 30 climate summit in Brazil has stirred significant debate and skepticism across Africa. While global leaders...

Amid soaring global health challenges—ranging from limited resources and conflict to rampant misinformation—Ethiopia stands at a critical crossroads in...

Ethiopia is currently navigating a decisive phase in its economic development. Recently, the Ministry of Finance announced the unsuccessful...

Social media platforms have surged in popularity, far surpassing traditional media outlets, especially among young people and digital natives....