A draft regulation proposing a complete overhaul of Ethiopia's investment incentive system—with a shift to performance-based tax reductions for companies using at least 50% renewable energy—has sparked debate among key industry players. While the government’s move toward green development and targeted incentives is broadly welcomed, capital-intensive sectors such as cement contend that the 50% renewable energy requirement is not currently feasible for their operations.
The Ministry of Finance convened a stakeholder forum to discuss feedback on the draft regulation governing investment incentives. Article 12, sub-article 2, stipulates that investors using a minimum of 50% renewable energy in production or operations will qualify for a reduced business profits tax rate of 15% on taxable income for five consecutive years from the start of operation.
A representative from Pan African Green Energy (PAGE) PLC, a subsidiary of East...
Amid soaring global health challenges—ranging from limited resources and conflict to rampant misinformation—Ethiopia stands at a critical crossroads in...
Yonas Gebru Gebreegziabher stands at the forefront of climate advocacy in Africa as the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Consortium for Climate Change-Ethiopia (CCC-E) and Vice Chairperson of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). Recently appointed Chair of the Non-State Actors and Inclusivity Committee for the Second Edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), held in Addis...
In an exclusive interview with Capital, Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves discusses the strategic rationale behind the airline’s ambitious global expansion and record profitability. The conversation focuses on Etihad’s groundbreaking joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines, marking the airline’s inaugural regular service to the major African hub of Addis Ababa. Neves emphasizes that this partnership is a fundamental aspect of...
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in an Invitation to Bid (LITB-2025-9200365) 🙂 for the Procurement of Biometric Employee Attendance System.
Details of the requirements for this bid and eligibility criteria etc. can be found in the bid document.
Interested and eligible bidders from local companies can get the bid document in the
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https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/68e654ce0a538a97b3000001
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International Competitive Bid (ICB) for Solar Home System
BID Ref No ICB/HT/HO/10/2025Hidasie Telecom Share Co. invites interested and eligible bidders for the supply of Solar Home Systems.
Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information from Hidasie Telecom Share Co. and collect bidding documents during office hours Monday to October 5 Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and on Saturday...
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Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA)...
Request for Proposal for Long Term Agreement for
Providing Corrective and Maintenance Service for the UN System
LRPS-2022-9199294
UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for proposal (LRPS) FOR ESTABLISHING LONG-TERM ARRANGEMENTS for the provision of Corrective and Maintenance of ICT Equipment services for the UN System.
Details of the requirements for this bid and eligibility criteria etc....
Renowned Ethiopian musician Dawit Yifru is set to showcase Ethiopia at WOMEX 2025, the world’s premier music expo, held this year in Tampere, Finland, from October 22 to 26. Dawit, a celebrated composer, arranger, and pianist, will perform a 45-minute set at the prestigious Tampere Hall’s Main Auditorium, marking his first appearance at WOMEX and Ethiopia’s debut representation on...
Nigerian documentary filmmaker Joel Kachi Benson has made history. His Disney Original Documentary Madu, which follows the inspiring journey of Nigerian boy ballet dancer Anthony Madu, won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary at the 2025 News & Documentary Emmy Awards in New York City. With this win, Benson becomes the first Nigerian — and the...
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event (https://AOWEnergy.com/) in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October.
AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This year’s event will feature more than 1 600 senior delegates, 80 ministers and officials from 70+ countries and representatives of more than 760 companies.
Announcing Mantashe’s confirmed attendance, Chief Executive Officer of Sankofa Events, Paul Sinclair...
On the back of major investments from multilateral finance institution the African Development Bank, The Gambia is poised to increase its electrification rate to 70% – 50% in rural areas – by the end of the year. In the wake of the country’s burgeoning energy sector, The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference, which takes place in Cape Town from November 4-8.
The Gambia represents...