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Ballots Beyond Glitches: Ethiopia...

The seventh Ethiopian general election, held amid a range of challenges and eagerly awaited...

UNCTAD warns trade, food...

The global economy is facing a fresh test as trade, food and financial shocks...

Djibouti seeks Ethiopia’s backing to build Damerjog Oil Depot

The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) has announced that it is awaiting Ethiopia’s participation in the upcoming budget year to begin construction of an oil depot at the new Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port (DLBP), located in the southeastern part of the country near the border with Somaliland. The facility, whose ultramodern jetty is currently in the final stages of completion, is awaiting construction of the large-scale depot before it can begin operations in the near future. Aboubaker Hadi Omar, chairman of the DPFZA, recently told Capital at his office in Djibouti City that the authority is expecting the Ethiopian government to provide the necessary financing for the intake terminal, which is situated about 13 kilometers from the Ethio-Djibouti railway network. “We are discussing with the Ethiopian government’s investment arm, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) — one...

Ethio Telecom urges new...

Ethio Telecom has urged the 45,000 verified shareholders from its first public share sale...

Ethiopia’s hazardous waste laws...

Ethiopia has put in place a strong legal framework and ratified key international environmental...
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Ethiopia’s Eurobond restructuring talks collapse after...

Ethiopia’s attempt to restructure its $1 billion Eurobond hit a fresh setback after negotiations with private bondholders ended without...

Africa air cargo demand rises 7.7%...

Africa’s air cargo demand rose by 7.7% in April year-on-year, even as capacity on the continent fell by 9.4%,...

​Continuity and...

​As Ethiopia concludes its national election cycle this weekend, the domestic business community is closely analyzing the implications for...

Africa Day...

Africa Day should be more than a ceremonial date on the calendar. It should be a reminder that the...

Why Africa...

For too long, Africa’s infrastructure debate has been framed as a simple shortage story: not enough concessional finance, not...

Why Ethiopia...

The escalating tension between Ethiopia and Sudan should alarm everyone in the Horn of Africa. Both sides must step...
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ECMA eyes digital integration, investor trust to deepen Ethiopia’s capital market

In this interview with Capital’s Groum Abate on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda Hana Tehelku, Director General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), discusses the steps Ethiopia is taking to build a stronger capital market. She explains the authority’s plans to integrate investment platforms with payment systems, strengthen investor protection, improve financial literacy...

Dialogue, peace and Africa

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...
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INVITATION TO BID

Sale of Unserviceable Touchscreen Displays and UPS REF#PRO32-3-752-PMU/26-4-1 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...

Call for Transformative Companies in Digital Economy

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,...

About One Acre Fund

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...

Penthouse Apartment for Rent – Prime Bole Location

Experience elevated living in this stunning penthouse apartment located on the 11th floor of City Plaza, Bole Road—one of Addis Ababa’s most vibrant and sought-after areas. This spacious and fully furnished residence features: 5 large bedrooms Modern, fully equipped kitchen Elegant living and dining spaces Panoramic city views Designed for comfort and style, the apartment offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and luxury, with...
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Ethiopian Creative Industry Celebrates Historic Milestone with Major Wins at the 12th AMVCA in Lagos

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 to mark 35th Anniversary with Music for Humanity Concert

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 Divide Plan and...

The modern corporation has mastered the science of efficiency while steadily losing its understanding of human coherence. Over the...

Development And The Sakai...

Development discourse in the twenty-first century often sounds highly technical. It is filled with terms such as “GDP growth,”...

The political economy of...

Landslide electoral victories are often interpreted as unequivocal mandates, signaling overwhelming public support for a political leader or party....

Online Jili Games: How...

Online Jili games continue to expand in popularity as digital entertainment shifts toward mobile-first platforms and structured gaming systems....

GameZone Tongits Win Like...

What really separates a casual Tongits player from a true champion? It’s not just luck—it’s how you think, plan,...

Jimma Hosts 3rd “Discover...

The historic city of Jimma became a vibrant hub of athletics and public health advocacy on April 26, 2026,...

Tempting strawberry bliss: Ethiopia’s...

In Ethiopia’s highlands, volcanic soils and favourable temperate conditions support the production of premium strawberries, recognized as “Red Gold”...

Policy path to neutralize...

Ethiopia's political landscape has long been marked by numerous polarized dynamics, including Left vs. Right, Progressive vs. Conservative, Urban...

Our Voice, Our Future:...

Over the past few years, the people of Ethiopia have walked through challenging times, carrying a shared longing for...

Narrating a nation: Media,...

Accounts of a Nation are based on sets of beliefs that are agreed upon in a community. Something as...

From bombs to banks:...

The landscape of global conflict is rapidly evolving, particularly since the end of the Cold War. Events like the...

THE BACKDROP TO CHOKEPOINT...

What began as a pressure campaign against Iran has evolved into a high-risk gamble for the global economy. The...

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...

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...