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Ethiopian Airlines CEO criticizes suppliers over price gouging

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Ethiopian Airlines has expressed its dissatisfaction with certain component suppliers who have significantly increased the prices of their products,...

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Ethio Telecom aims to improve accessibility to digital ID targets

Ethio Telecom, the state-owned telecom provider, has recently announced the official launch of national digital ID registration in 29 cities, including Addis Ababa. The plan...

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Pre-owned clothes claim 53% market share in Ethiopia’s textile Industry, ETGAMA study finds

A recent study by the Ethiopian Textile and Garment Manufacturers Association (ETGAMA) has disclosed that second-hand garments, locally known as 'bonda', now constitute 53%...

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ESL sets sail toward expansion with new ultramax vessels

The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has renewed hopes for building two additional ships at the Chinese shipyard after the relevant authority approved the...

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EEU to enhance services for its prepaid electricity users

The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) is set to revolutionize the experience for nearly 900,000 prepaid electricity customers with the development of a new $48...

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Ethiopia’s Digital Leap Towards Economic Modernization and E-Governance

The power of digital transformation in the African context is set to take center stage at GITEX Africa 2024, the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition taking place from...

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Gebeya and UNHCR launch new platform, making it easy for businesses to discover refugee talent

Gebeya Inc., a leading Pan-African tech leadership company that specializes in Saas-enabled custom Talent Cloud innovation, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Ethiopia have officially launched a digital...

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Calling Ethiopian & African Entrepreneurs: Apply Now for ABH’s $1.5M Grant Fund before Deadline!

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, the charitable initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, recently launched its sixth annual quest to...

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Solargoda Industries ventures into Ethiopian solar energy sector

In a significant step towards self-reliance in energy, Solargoda Industries S.C., the first Ethiopian company to manufacture solar panels from locally sourced silica sand,...

Editorial

Global distractions and the erosion of accountability

In the current global landscape, it's undeniable that the attention of world leaders is often diverted by a myriad of pressing issues, ranging from regional conflicts like the Israel-Palestine conflict to...

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ETHIOPIA & THE HORN I

It seems the current definition of the Horn doesn’t include the two Sudans. A while back the whole Sudan was considered part of the...

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Rise of Pseudoscience

In the midst of late modernity, a troubling trend has emerged, one that threatens to undermine the very foundations of rational thought and scientific...

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Advertisement only LOCAL Companies

Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in the Invitation to Bid for the procurement of Chemical & laboratory Apparatus and...

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) No.PostCONTRACT TYPEPROCUREMENT REF. NO. Brief Job/Consultancy Description & Web-link for detailed advertSubmission deadline1Recruitment of National IC to provide technical support...

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FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECT (FSSP) – ETHIOPIA

Request for Proposal (RFP): Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist A) About FSSP Ethiopia - WUSC The FSSP in Ethiopia is a Global Affairs Canada (GAC) project managed...

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U.S. EMBASSY, ADDIS ABABA Call for Contractors for A/E Service

The Embassy of the United States of America in Addis Ababa is seeking an Architectural and Engineering Design consultant (AE) to provide design services...

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ChildFund’s humanitarian aid and development efforts amid challenges

With over three decades of experience in senior management roles within the development and humanitarian sector, Lilly A. Omondi serves as the Country Director...

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Rémi Maréchaux, The French Ambassador to Ethiopia, Reflects on transformative tenure amid Ethiopia’s conflicts and collaborative projects

In this exclusive interview with Capital’s Groum Abate, Rémi Maréchaux, the French Ambassador to Ethiopia, digs into the intricacies and challenges of his tenure...

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Gates Foundation CEO shares insights on Ethiopia visit and foundation’s ongoing commitment to Africa

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Navigating logistics challenges and opportunities

Art & Culture

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Record-breaking WTM Africa 2024 signals surging interest in African tourism

World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) wrapped up its 2024 edition with record-breaking numbers, demonstrating a significant surge in global interest towards African travel and tourism. This year saw...

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The LAB returns with explosive performances, futuristic vibes

The LAB with Yohannes Hadish is an explosive music series that offers one of the most anticipated and sought-after music experiences in Addis Ababa. It started at Labrina Restaurant...

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What’s Out Art Sale Event celebrates 19 years with a vibrant showcase at Hilton Addis

The "What's Out Art Sale Event," now in its 19th year, is set to dazzle art enthusiasts at the Hilton Addis this weekend. This...

Arts and Culture

Renowned Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse passes away at 70

Muluken Melesse, a celebrated figure in Ethiopian music, has died at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by his family on April...

Sports

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is back into the ring

Boxing great Oscar De La Hoya criticised Jake Paul’s decision to fight Mike Tyson and expressed legitimate concern for the boxing legend's wellbeing, ahead of the controversial bout. Paul, 27, will face...

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Tigist and Olympic great Kenenisa finished Runner-up in London marathon

In what was widely regarded as one of the deepest and highest-quality women’s fields ever assembled, the three-time world half marathon champion sprinted away from world record-holder Ethiopian Tigist...

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Ethio-Electric roared back to the premier league in style

Ethiopian premiere league former champions Ethio-Electric is roaring back to the top tier with five matches in hand.Although many the club supporters were worried...

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Sisay Lemma got redemption winning Boston Marathon

Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma and Kenya’s Hellen Obiri were victorious at the Boston Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:06:17 and...

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1. Name: Filimon Demisse

2. Education : BA in EDPM 3. Company name: Filla's Leather 4 Title :CEO 5. Found in : 2021 6. What it do : Designing and producing leather products 7. Head Quarter: Hawassa 8. Start...

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Name: Firew Lakew

Education: Diploma in Auto-Electric and Graphics Design Company Name: Gorvi Mirror and Crafts Title: CEO Founded in: 2023 What it Does: Specializes in mirror design and crafts Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup Capital: 50,000 birr Current Capital: ...

Entrepreneurs

Name: Tirsit Shiferaw

Education: Master's Degree Company Name: Kelem Ethiopia Tourism Promotion Title: Co-Founder and General Manager Founded in: 2022 What it does: Promotion of tourism destinations Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup Capital: 300,000...

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Name: Sihine Negede

Education: Tertiary level Company Name: Lem Chaka Agro Industry Title: Co-founder and CEO Founded in: 2021 What it does: Transforming food waste into organic fertilizer Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup Capital:...

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What You Need To Know To Get Started With Cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrencies can be used as both money and a way to keep track of money because they use security technologies. A cryptocurrency wallet is...

Opinion

Time to stop the manmade disaster in Sudan

By Josep Borrell Fontelles “The world’s worst, most complex and cruel crisis”, is unfolding in Sudan without making it into onto our prime-time news, according...

Society

New Ethiopian Directive Opens Doors for Foreign Investors: Impact on Local Companies and Consumers

The recent unveiling of Directive No. 1001/2024 by the Ethiopian Investment Board, allowing foreign investors to participate in previously restricted sectors, has far-reaching implications...

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Ethiopia’s Monetary Policy: A Historical Perspective on Currency and Inflation

Like in many other countries, Ethiopia's economic growth and stability have been significantly shaped by the way monetary policy is managed. Ethiopia has had...

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The Track of Capitalism

One of the simple dictionary meanings of capitalism is an economy based on private enterprise. It is also possible to simply define capitalism as...

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Political participation and capitalism

For the first time in human history, a system that can be called capitalist is dominant over the entire globe. Such a system is...

Doing Business

How to know when to say Yes

Last week we saw how difficult it is to say “No” and that as a result of that we find ourselves running in the...

Doing Business

How to know when to say No

I have shared many times before about the need to set priorities, to focus and how to say No to issues that distract us...

Africa News

AfricaNews

Kenya: Government Adopts Holistic Flood Mitigation Approach

The government is rolling out robust measures to mitigate the effects of floods in the country, President William Ruto has said. The President said the government has adopted a “Whole...

AfricaNews

Kenya: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant to the Administrator Dina Esposito Attends the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi

Assistant to the Administrator (AtA) and Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Dina Esposito will attend the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summitin Nairobi, Kenya. While there, she will...

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