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Capital News

Ethiopia’s Forex Reform Draws...

Ethiopia’s sweeping overhaul of its foreign exchange regime has been welcomed with cautious optimism...
Capital News

Second Italy-Africa Summit held...

The Second Italy–Africa Summit convened in Addis Ababa on Friday, marking a pivotal moment...
News

First International Institution Applies for Investment License in Ethiopia

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In a landmark development for Ethiopia’s financial sector, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has announced that the first international institution has formally submitted an application for a license to operate in the country’s emerging capital market. The move marks a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s efforts to liberalize its financial system, attract foreign investment, and modernize capital market infrastructure. Hana Tehelku, Director General of ECMA, told Capital that although several international firms have expressed interest, one major institution has now completed the preliminary requirements and formally lodged its application. “We have received the first official application from an international institution and completed the initial documentation process,” Hana said. The name of the company has not yet been disclosed. She described the development as a strong signal of growing international confidence in Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reforms and in the...
Capital News

The Continental Strategy Shifts...

The African Union delegation turned the continent's development trajectory towards a silicon (technology) and...
Capital News

Addis Ababa Emerges as...

On the eve of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, Kenya officially launched two...
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Capital News

Ethiopia Identified as Primary Beneficiary of...

It has been announced that Ethiopia is set to play a pivotal role within the new South-South cooperation framework....
Capital News

CSO Authority Targets Corporate Social Responsibility...

The Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) has announced a strategic shift toward Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and domestic...
Editorial

Africa Beware:...

The continent that gave rise to humanity, endured the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, and survived centuries of...
Editorial

We are...

We are tired of the endless headlines that bring new deaths, the names of the fallen read out like...
Editorial

The “Board...

In a lavish ceremony at Davos on 22 January 2026, President Donald Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace" —...
Editorial

The Digital...

The digital world beckons today’s youth with an irresistible glow — endless streams of likes, viral challenges, and instant...
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Interview

All-Weather Friendship

As Beijing deepens its diplomatic and economic engagement with Africa, veteran diplomat Liu Xianfa has been appointed the Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs—a post reflecting China’s growing strategic focus on the continent. In an exclusive interview with Capital, Liu outlines the vision behind President Xi Jinping’s 14 consecutive congratulatory messages to the African Union Summit,...
Interview

Editorial | Capital

Foreign Exchange Reform: Necessary Medicine or Premature Exposure? The National Bank of Ethiopia’s sweeping amendments to the foreign exchange regime mark one of the most consequential policy shifts in recent years. The reform broadens foreign currency retention for exporters and service providers, eases repatriation rules for investors, and grants banks and forex bureaus greater operational flexibility. It is, without question,...
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Vacancy & Bid

Invitation for BID

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. Founded as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina in 1958, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. It has a worldwide staff of more than 6,000 people. Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA)...
Vacancy & Bid

Vacancy Announcement

Nib Insurance Company (S.Co.) invites competent and qualified applicants for the following vacant posts. SNPositionJob GradeMinimum qualification and experiencePlace of Assignment EducationExperience1Assistant Finance & Investment Department ManagerXIIAccounting or Accounting and Finance or Management or in related fields9 years relevant experience, of which 4 years in managerial positionAddis Ababa2Investment & Shareholders Accounts Division HeadXAccounting or Accounting and Finance or Management or...
Vacancy & Bid

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa REQUEST FOREXPRESSIONOFINTEREST(EOI)

This notice is placed by UNECA. The accuracy, reliability and completeness of the contents of furnished information is the responsibility of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. You are therefore requested to direct all queries regarding this EOI to United Nations Economic Commission for Africa using the fax number or e-mail address provided below. Title of the EOI: Procurement of Convex...
Vacancy & Bid

Terms of Reference

MSME Credit Risk Management Technical Assistance (TA) for MESMER Partner Financial Institutions ABOUT FC Africa Founded in Ethiopia and operating across the continent, FC Africa is a pan-African organization delivering complex economic development programs at scale. Established in 2006, FC Africa has grown into a trusted partner for governments, development partners, financial institutions, and private sector actors, known for execution discipline,...
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Arts and Culture

Swdegef Book concept evolving into a global movement for prosperity

The Swdegef (ሰዉ ደግፍ) book, authored by Eng. Banteyihun Tezazu and launched three months ago, is rapidly transforming from a literary work into a large-scale international socio-economic movement. During a high-profile gathering at Abrehot Library, university presidents, ministry representatives, and distinguished scholars from across Ethiopia convened to witness the unveiling of the LEAP program—a strategic framework designed to translate the...
Arts and Culture

Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognition of late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ‘anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’. Three decades after his death, the “father of Afrobeat” Fela Kuti has made history by becoming the first African to get a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. The Nigerian musician, who died in 1997, posthumously received the commendation along with several other artists at...
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Business & Economy

Emphatic Lying In Economic...

Modern economic reporting is often accused of sensationalism, but the problem no longer originates only in newsrooms. Increasingly, the...
Business & Economy

When Progress Pushes Small...

In cities across the world, there’s a familiar narrative unfolding: beloved corner shops, family-run cafes, and long-standing local boutiques...
Business & Economy

The Prosperity Gospel And...

Across much of the Global South, and increasingly beyond it, the Prosperity Gospel has become one of the most...
Sports

UK runners arrive in...

A group of veteran UK runners, most aged over 55, has arrived in Addis Ababa to compete in the...
Sports

Is 1Win the best...

1win review 1Win continues to be one of the most sought-after solutions for Ugandan users interested in online betting and...
Sports

GameZone News for 2026:...

As the post-holiday slowdown settles and players reassess how they spend their time online, 2026 opens with a noticeable...
Opinion

Compromise as calculated concessions

Compromise lies at the intersection of ethics, ideas, and reality. It involves the process by which conflicting parties make...
Opinion

Where remote frontiers bloom...

In the challenging landscape of Ethiopia's South Omo region, where the Omo River nourishes arid plains and meets the...
Opinion

How USCIS interprets ‘extraordinary...

The EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) visa is often referred to as a 'top talent' green card, yet successful applications are...
Society

The Absurdity of Premium...

Ethiopian share market is undergoing a profound transformation, by and large, for the better. Hundreds of thousands of equity...
Society

Mapping Ethiopia’s Clean Energy...

As the first light of 2026 breaks over the Ethiopian highlands, it does more than just illuminate a landscape;...
Society

Ethiopia’s Corporate Governance Code...

Ethiopia stands at a crossroads. The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority is building infrastructure for securities trading. Foreign investors are...
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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