As part of a series of bold economic reforms, the Ethiopian government is set to invite foreign investors to operate freely in the logistics sector—an area previously closed to international players and reserved exclusively for local providers.
The new directive, recently unveiled by government officials, is expected to take effect before the end of the year, though an implementation date was not specified. Sources familiar with the matter told Capital that the legal process to liberalize core logistics operations is currently underway within relevant government authorities.
"The decision, which has been discussed for the past few years as part of the government's bold reform agenda, will become effective at the start of the coming budget year," these sources stated.
Foreign investors operating in Ethiopia have long cited the logistics sector as a major challenge. Some countries and...
In this interview with Capital, Ambassador António de Almeida Ribeiro, Acting Secretary General of the KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, reflects on the role of interreligious dialogue in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and social cohesion. He discusses KAICIID’s partnership with the African Union, the importance of engaging religious leaders, women and young people, and the organisation’s work in conflict-affected settings across...
In Ethiopia’s ongoing effort to strengthen its health system, the conversation is shifting from policy frameworks to practical ownership, from expansion to equity. Dr. Tsion Terefe Abeme, Program Development Manager at Orbis International, reflects on what it takes to translate ambition into sustained results. In this wide-ranging interview with Capital, she discusses the meaning of genuine country ownership, the...
Sale of Unserviceable Touchscreen Displays and UPS
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) invites interested bidders to participate in a closed bid exercise for the sale of unserviceable touchscreen displays and UPS.
The bid items are to be sold “as is, where is” without recourse to warranties of any kind. Bid with some information will be available from 29...
Partner with GIZ PSD-E to scale ICT, BPO, or digital content solutions in Ethiopia.
GIZ’s Private Sector Development Ethiopia (PSD-E) Project, implemented on behalf of the German Government invites legally-registered private companies to apply for the Transformative Company Support Programme in the field of Digital Economy. The programme seeks ambitious companies with scalable business models that contribute to job creation,...
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their...
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Designed for comfort and style, the apartment offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and luxury, with...
The Ethiopian creative sector has achieved a significant breakthrough on the continental stage, securing two prestigious trophies at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos, Nigeria. As one of Africa’s most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence in African film and television, the AMVCA provided a global spotlight for Ethiopian storytelling. The event brought together the biggest...
Rotary Addis Ababa West will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a special live performance by internationally acclaimed pianist Girma Yifrashewa at a charity event themed “Music for Humanity.”
Scheduled for June 5, 2026, at the Sheraton Addis, Luxury Collection Hotel, the evening will bring together European classical works and timeless Ethiopian compositions in what organizers describe as a rare musical...
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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...