In the aftermath of the fertilizer scandal, the Prime Minister's Office has taken decisive control of strategic commodity management, focusing on essential agricultural inputs to ensure prompt and effective responses. A specialized high-level committee has been quickly established to investigate the issue thoroughly and transparently.
With this strengthened leadership, the Prime Minister's Office now leads the operations of the Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC), the country's primary supplier of agricultural inputs. This initiative aims to foster innovation, accountability, and efficiency to enhance food security and support farmer prosperity.
In response to the influx of substandard fertilizer imported from China, top executives at EABC and Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) have been replaced, along with changes in the chairpersons of the boards of both state-owned enterprises.
Under the new structure, Alemtsehay Paulos, Head of the Prime Minister’s Office...
In an exclusive interview with Capital, Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves discusses the strategic rationale behind the airline’s ambitious global expansion and record profitability. The conversation focuses on Etihad’s groundbreaking joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines, marking the airline’s inaugural regular service to the major African hub of Addis Ababa. Neves emphasizes that this partnership is a fundamental aspect of...
In an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of Ethiopia’s banking sector, Eyasu Theodros, a U.S.-licensed financial advisor with extensive experience advising global diaspora clients and financial institutions, shares his expert views on the country’s banking challenges and merger prospects. Drawing on global parallels and lessons from markets such as the United States, Kenya, and Nigeria, he examines how...
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in an Invitation to Bid (LITB-2025-9200365) 🙂 for the Procurement of Biometric Employee Attendance System.
Details of the requirements for this bid and eligibility criteria etc. can be found in the bid document.
Interested and eligible bidders from local companies can get the bid document in the
Link:
https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/68e654ce0a538a97b3000001
Any query or clarification...
International Competitive Bid (ICB) for Solar Home System
BID Ref No ICB/HT/HO/10/2025Hidasie Telecom Share Co. invites interested and eligible bidders for the supply of Solar Home Systems.
Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information from Hidasie Telecom Share Co. and collect bidding documents during office hours Monday to October 5 Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and on Saturday...
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)...
Request for Proposal for Long Term Agreement for
Providing Corrective and Maintenance Service for the UN System
LRPS-2022-9199294
UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for proposal (LRPS) FOR ESTABLISHING LONG-TERM ARRANGEMENTS for the provision of Corrective and Maintenance of ICT Equipment services for the UN System.
Details of the requirements for this bid and eligibility criteria etc....
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has officially kicked off the competition for artistic works in photography and short films as part of its fifth annual Human Rights Film Festival. The submission officially began on October 14, 2025, which is organized in coordination with World Human Rights Day, inviting talented individuals and organizations from across all Ethiopian regions, including...
Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading auction house, and Danda Jaroljmek, Director of Art Auction East Africa, are pleased to announce details of Art Auction East Africa | Strauss & Co, a new two-part auction of rare and important art from East Africa and beyond. The main event is a 65-lot live-virtual sale of modern and contemporary art, to be held...
The 21st century is witnessing a dramatic transformation in how societies conceptualize progress, prosperity, and development. Traditional economic models...
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event (https://AOWEnergy.com/) in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October.
AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This year’s event will feature more than 1 600 senior delegates, 80 ministers and officials from 70+ countries and representatives of more than 760 companies.
Announcing Mantashe’s confirmed attendance, Chief Executive Officer of Sankofa Events, Paul Sinclair...
On the back of major investments from multilateral finance institution the African Development Bank, The Gambia is poised to increase its electrification rate to 70% – 50% in rural areas – by the end of the year. In the wake of the country’s burgeoning energy sector, The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference, which takes place in Cape Town from November 4-8.
The Gambia represents...