Despite notable export earnings, the performance of non-coffee major agricultural commodities remains a concern for industry stakeholders, particularly in light of ongoing economic reforms.
Ambassador Girma Birru, Chairperson of the Export Steering Committee, acknowledged the overall achievements but pointed out a consistent shortfall in meeting targets. This issue is especially relevant as the broader macroeconomic reform agenda—including the implementation of a freely floating exchange rate system—is designed to stimulate the export sector.
During its latest meeting, the Export Steering Committee assessed the underperformance in the volume of goods exports managed by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI).
While these exports have performed well in terms of value, their volume has faced significant criticism, a concern raised during a committee meeting on Tuesday, December 23.
This issue was further discussed at the Export Price Board meeting chaired...
Ethiopia's pulses and oilseeds export sector, the country's second-largest source of foreign exchange after coffee, is facing "unprecedented uncertainty"...
Russia and Ethiopia are entering what Moscow’s Ambassador in Addis Ababa describes as a “breakthrough” phase in their more than century-old diplomatic relationship, with 2025 marking a turning point in political trust and economic engagement. From nuclear energy cooperation and expanding high-tech trade to a sharp increase in scholarships for Ethiopian students, Evgeny Terekhin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of...
Dr. Bilal Shikur Endris is a man who understands the anatomy of a system. As an Associate Professor of Public Health with over 14 years of experience at Addis Ababa University and a PhD from Maastricht University, he spent years diagnosing the health of communities. Now, through the Bilcor Institute of Leadership Coaching and Research, he is applying that...
Establishing Local Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) for Engineering Services in Ethiopia
LRFP-2026-9201130
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for Proposal (LRFP) for Establishing Local Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) for Engineering Services in Ethiopia
Details of this bid's requirements and eligibility criteria can be found in the bid document.
Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document...
Procurement of TV set
LITB-2026-9202053
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for Procurement of TV set
Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links.
2merkato.com - https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6957afbb0a538a1c66000001
Any query or clarification regarding this bid shall be sent through an email to eth-supplyQAgoods@unicef.org
before or on 14 January 2026 @11:00AM. While...
Procurement of Procurement of Bench, Chair Table & Shelf/ Cabinet
LITB-2026-9202050
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for Procurement of Procurement of Bench, Chair Table & Shelf/ Cabinet
Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links.
2merkato.com - https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6957af090a538ad987000001
Any query or clarification regarding this bid shall be sent...
Procurement of Hospital bed & mattress, bed sheet & pillow with case
LITB-2026-9202047
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for Procurement of Hospital bed & mattress, bed sheet & pillow with case
Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links.
2merkato.com - https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6957ae580a538afe2b000001
Any query or clarification regarding this...
Addis Ababa – A new illustrated history project, The Book of Ethiopia, is bringing Empress Taitu Betul to a younger, digitally savvy audience, reintroducing the influential royal as a central figure in Ethiopia’s modern story. A recent YouTube Short released by the publisher presents Itegue Taitu as the twenty-second character in the series, underscoring a broader push to reclaim...
A 19th-century Ethiopian imperial hairpin looted by British troops in 1868 is set to return home after more than 150 years in Europe. The gold piece, which belonged to Empress Tiruwork, wife of Emperor Tewodros II, was taken during the British expedition to Magdala and later passed into private collections.
The Royal Ethiopian Trust (RET), a non-profit established by His...
Cambridge Academy Ethiopia announced a significant milestone as its U11 football team secured the school's first-ever international championship trophy...
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...
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...