After nearly a decade of discussions, inter-ministerial disagreements and repeated revisions, Ethiopia’s long-awaited draft proclamation to modernise the country’s chamber of commerce framework has entered its final legislative phase.
The draft bill is currently with the Office of the Prime Minister, according to sources confirmed by Capital. It seeks to replace Proclamation No. 341/2003, which has governed the representation of Ethiopia’s private sector for more than two decades.
Stakeholders and business leaders expect the new law to be approved by the end of 2026.
The proposed reform comes as Ethiopia implements a broader macroeconomic reform agenda and prepares businesses to compete under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Supporters argue that a stronger, unified chamber system is needed to represent the private sector, support trade facilitation and strengthen public-private dialogue.
Ethiopia’s organised business representation has undergone major...
Global payments technology company Mastercard is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and tokenization technologies to strengthen security across Ethiopia’s rapidly...
As Ethiopia works to expand its digital economy and strengthen its position in regional and international trade, a new e-commerce platform is proposing an alternative model for how businesses and consumers connect across the Global South.
Tradplat, founded by Del Harvey, describes itself as the world’s first non-US-dollar, non-SWIFT e-commerce platform. It aims to operate through independently owned national franchises...
Ethiopia’s efforts to prevent maternal and newborn deaths are receiving a US$90 million commitment from the Beginnings Fund through a five-year partnership with the Ministry of Health. Covering eight regions, 46 districts and 210 health facilities, the partnership aims to strengthen frontline care by investing in skilled health workers, essential medicines, equipment, infrastructure and referral systems. Working alongside government...
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More than 5,000 shareholders founded Kegna Beverages Share Company (KBSC) in April 2017. The Company operates a state-of-the-art brewery with an installed capacity of 3 million HL, expandable to 6 million HL, near Ginchi town, West Shewa Zone, Oromia National Regional State. The Company produces high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, and intends to extend...
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Representation Office in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, invites qualified and registered Suppliers to participate in the following tender:
SN Tender SubjectClosing Date1 Request for Quotation UNHCR RFQ No. 3780 Provision of Electrical Distribution, Installation, Earthing, Testing and Commissioning Works at the UNHCR Humanitarian Hub in Nyinyang, Gambella Region, Ethiopia. ...
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FOR THE GUENETE LEUL PALACE ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM RESTORATION AND RENOVATION WORK IN ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY
1. Background Information: An agreement signed among four parties: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS): Financial Administrator, Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo):Lead project implementer, architectural designer, and technical supervisor, Addis Ababa University (AAU): Beneficiary and institutional coordinator overseeing campus operations and museum collections (via the Institute...
Ethiopian-born British author Mengistu Temtemie has published Walking With My Shadow: Growing Old in the Diaspora, a memoir exploring resilience, ageing and the experiences of the Ethiopian diaspora.
Mengistu, who was born in Ambo, Ethiopia, and now lives in Britain, draws on his personal journey to reflect on migration, identity, belonging and the challenges of growing older away from one’s...
Cultural events are creating work opportunities for musicians, designers, technicians and small businesses in Ethiopia, although questions remain over whether the project-based nature of the entertainment industry can provide reliable and sustainable incomes.
Jubilation Africa, a monthly cultural festival organised by Chimp Event & Promotion, brings together performers, DJs, dancers, fashion designers and visual artists, alongside workers involved in event...
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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 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...