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Capital News

Ethiopian Media Council proposes...

The Ethiopian Media Council has initiated discussions on establishing a Media Fund to provide...
Capital News

Horticulture sector transforms Avocado...

Ethiopia is embarking on a major transformation in its horticulture sector by shifting avocado...
News

DPFZA’s firm stance leaves licensed Ethiopian MTOs in limbo

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The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) has adopted a renewed stance that prohibits licensed Ethiopian Multimodal Transport Operators (MTOs) from operating at its border, raising significant concerns among industry stakeholders. This decision contradicts the operators’ expectations to begin services by the deadline set by their own regulator. In a letter issued two weeks ago, the DPFZA reaffirmed a position it first established about 20 months ago, creating fresh uncertainty for the newly licensed companies. The conflict originated from a decision made in March 2024 when the Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA) granted licenses to six new MTOs to disrupt the monopoly held by the state-owned Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) in the logistics sector, which includes operations in Djibouti, Ethiopia's primary outlet. However, the DPFZA quickly countered this move. In a notification dated March 17, 2024,...
Capital News

Abandoned since 1967, Ethiopian...

An Ethiopian monastery, abandoned and damaged during the 1967 Six-Day War, is set to...
Capital News

Family businesses face major...

Ethiopia’s family businesses, long recognized as the backbone of the country’s private sector for...
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Capital News

EthSwitch unveils ambitious 15-Year digital payment...

Ethswitch S.C., Ethiopia’s national payment switch, has launched its second five-year strategic plan and an ambitious 15-year roadmap aimed...
Capital News

Ethiopia faces growing threat from climate...

Ethiopia, like many African nations, is increasingly vulnerable to the severe health and socioeconomic impacts of climate change, a...
Editorial

Whatever the...

The recent rise in tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea serves as a stark reminder of the precarious state of...
Editorial

The Culture...

The issue of traffic violations in Ethiopia profoundly undermines road safety and public trust. Despite numerous traffic regulations, the...
Editorial

Acting transparently...

Ethiopia's swift and coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic offers a critical blueprint for managing the current suspected outbreak...
Editorial

Why COP...

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

Longstanding Commitment to Ethiopia’s Sustainable Development

In an exclusive interview with Capital, Dr. Rita Bissoonauth, UNESCO’s Representative to Ethiopia, outlined the organization's extensive partnership with Ethiopia and the African continent. She emphasized UNESCO’s commitment to strengthening education, preserving cultural heritage, advancing sustainable development, and promoting gender equality. Dr. Bissoonauth detailed key initiatives ranging from educational reforms and digital transformation to safeguarding Ethiopia’s rich world heritage...
Interview

France’s Feminist Diplomacy in Ethiopia

In a detailed interview with Capital, France’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Alexis Lamek, highlights the country’s robust commitment to feminist diplomacy and its wide-ranging initiatives aimed at combating gender-based violence and promoting women’s empowerment in Ethiopia. Since officially adopting feminist diplomacy in 2019, France has transformed its diplomatic approach to emphasize women’s rights, health, and justice—efforts that have found tangible...
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Vacancy & Bid

Tender Notice

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Representation Office in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, invites qualified and registered Contractors / Suppliers to participate in the following tender: SNTENDER SUBJECTCLOSING DATEINVITATION TO BID:ETH-UNHCR -ITB-004/2025 - Managed Print Services For The Establishment of a Frame Agreement for The Supply ofManaged Print Services (MPS), Including Provision of Printers, Software, Maintenance, Consumables,...
Vacancy & Bid

Tender Notice

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Representation Office in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, invites qualified and registered Contractors / Suppliers to participate in the following tender: SNTENDER SUBJECTCLOSING DATEINVITATION TO BID:ETH-UNHCR -ITB-004/2025 - Managed Print Services For The Establishment of a Frame Agreement for The Supply ofManaged Print Services (MPS), Including Provision of Printers, Software, Maintenance, Consumables,...
Vacancy & Bid

Vacancy Announcement

November 21, 2025 Nib Insurance Company (S.Co) invites competent and qualified applicants for the following vacant posts. SN  Positions  GradeMinimum qualification and experience  Place of workEducationExperience1    Claims Division HeadXBA/BSC Degree in Banking & Insurance or Management or Accounting & Finance or Economics or Statistics or Mathematics or in related fields7 years relevant experience, of which 3 years in Senior Underwriting...
Vacancy & Bid

About Every ones World

EveryonesWorld is a small leadership development and human-systems organization. Driven by a steadfast commitment to empowering women leaders and changemakers worldwide, we specialize in crafting and delivering transformative leadership programs, high-impact gatherings, and tailored executive coaching experiences. Our initiatives are designed to unlock new possibilities, elevate leadership capabilities to new heights, and ignite lasting, positive change at all levels. Internship...
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Arts and Culture

Selam Ethiopia launches nationwide IP rights awareness campaign with UNESCO support

Selam Ethiopia, a leading non-governmental organization promoting arts and culture for social transformation, announced the launch of a month-long digital campaign to raise awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) across the country. Supported by UNESCO's International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), the initiative under the Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights in Ethiopia (SIPRE) project targets artists, creators, youth, and regional...
Arts and Culture

Ethiopian-American Artist Helina Metaferia Unveils ‘Syntropy’ Solo Exhibition

Ethiopian-American interdisciplinary artist Helina Metaferia opens her solo exhibition "Syntropy" at Praise Shadows Art Gallery, blending research, activism, and personal legacy through mixed-media collages, sculptures, printmaking, and textiles. On view through December 20, 2025, the show marks the gallery's final exhibition in its Brookline space before relocating to downtown Boston in spring 2026. A standout piece, the self-portrait "Enthroned (I...
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Business & Economy

Health Outbreaks In Reshaping...

When a pathogen begins to spread, the first images that come to mind are full hospital wards, masked faces,...
Business & Economy

The Quiet Revolution: How...

Across the world, an unmistakable demographic shift is underway: more people are staying single longer, and more people are...
Business & Economy

The Global Business of...

Human trafficking is not an underground aberration. It is a multibillion-dollar business woven into the fabric of the global...
Sports

What are the FIA...

The FIA Motorsport Games are a global, multi‑discipline motorsport event organised by FIA in partnership with the SRO Motorsports...
Sports

Elephant Bet Ethiopia Backs...

The city of Dire Dawa has turned into one of the liveliest football stages of the season, with an...
Sports

Beyond the Match: How...

Watching a soccer match used to be simple. You picked a side, hoped for a good game, and waited...
Opinion

As the G+20 meets...

When global leaders gather in South Africa for the G+20 meeting, the world will be watching for solutions. This...
Opinion

Africa Must Treat Energy...

Africa is standing at a critical moment in its energy journey. As the continent strives toward the Pan-African vision...
Opinion

The Cost of Conflict:...

Ethiopia stands at a critical juncture. To the casual observer, the nation’s challenges appear as a series of disjointed...
Society

The unemployment-inflation double whammy:...

So the National Bank of Ethiopia has got a new – in a way, a not-so-new – governor: Prime...
Society

A Public Mandate, A...

A flicker of hope recently emerged in the national discourse when the Prime Minister, addressing Parliament, declared the government's...
Society

Why Ethiopia Must Pause...

Ethiopia’s drive to conclude World Trade Organization accession by March 2026 risks becoming a strategic error with long-lasting economic...
AfricaNews

MCB grants strategic financing to Invictus Investment to expand...

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...
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Wingu Cloud Exchange launch marks a new era for...

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...

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