The Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) SC is undergoing a significant transformation into a holding company, driven by a newly secured World Bank project. This strategic shift positions the railway operator as a vital contributor to engineering and human development within Africa's transport sector.
CEO Takele Uma announced this initiative during the launch of EDR's first privately financed railway project, a three-kilometer line in Gelan. He emphasized the company's renewed focus on three core areas: railway operations, global logistics, and a newly created engineering business division.
In addition to its primary railway operations, EDR has expanded into logistics with the establishment of EDR Global Logistics, a division dedicated to multimodal cargo transport.
"This is a natural evolution for us," Takele stated. "We are upgrading to a holding company to better manage our expanding portfolio. Our engineering division will focus...
The Ethiopian Deposit Insurance Fund (EDIF), established under Council of Ministers Regulation No. 482/2013, has reported exceptional performance for...
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...
Atieno Otonglo, Africa Lead at the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing (GSG Impact), brings over 17 years of experience in impact investing and business development across emerging markets to her role supporting the development of impact investing ecosystems in Africa. With an MBA from London Business School, Atieno leads efforts to build infrastructure and incentives that encourage capital...
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....
Rehabilitation and upgrading of school WASH and Menstrual Health Management/MHM/ facilities for 15 Secondary Schools in Afar Region
LRFP-2025-9200050
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for Proposal (LRFP) for Rehabilitation and upgrading of school WASH and Menstrual Health Management/MHM/ facilities for 15 Secondary Schools in Afar Region.
Details of this bid's requirements and eligibility criteria...
The All African Independent Film Festival (AAIFF Africa) wrapped up its second edition in Kigali on October 12, 2025, after three days of celebrating diverse, thought-provoking African cinema. Held at the Francophonie Cultural Centre of Rwanda from October 10 to 12, the festival showcased 23 films from 21 countries, awarding the best in eight competition categories across 16 honors.
This...
Mulatu Plays Mulatu is Mulatu Astatke’s first major studio album in more than a decade. Furthermore, it presents new arrangements of his classic compositions.
Sessions took place in London and Addis Ababa with his long-standing U.K. band and cultural musicians from his Jazz Village club in Addis. The project advances his Ethio-jazz vision, balancing Western jazz arranging with traditional Ethiopian...
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...