[Addis Standard] Ethiopia-Kenya trade and investment forum kicked off today at the recently inagurated Skylight Hotel in Addis Abeba. The opening of the two day forum is being attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Ethiopia's Demie Samuel Getachew won's the men's race, while Kenyan Margaret Wangui Njuguna came first among the women

On a bustling street near the shiny new international airport in Ethiopia’s capital is a small coffee roastery with big dreams.Nearly 40 Ethiopians — a ...

[ENA] Addis Ababa -The government should strive to make "doing business" easy and enable the private sector to become the engine of economy, economics scholars said.

[The Conversation Africa] After rapid economic growth averaging 10% every year between 2004 and 2014, Ethiopia has emerged as an engine of development in Africa.

[Addis Fortune] There seems to be a consensus that foreign direct investment positively affects developing economies. But when it comes to non-tradable sectors, it would instead exacerbate the foreign currency shortage, writes Zinabu Samaro (zinabu.samaro@gmail.com).

[Addis Fortune] The central bank is amending its directives to raise insurance company investment ceilings on acquisition and construction of buildings; and to ease the maximum liquidity level imposed by the central bank previously.

Despite the reforms at the federal level, what is prevalent is the level of inaction at the local governmental one. This extends to Addis Abeba, where wereda officials are failing to address unlawful acts occurring right under their noses, and citizens are too intimindated by bureaucratic hurdles to notify the ...

The unregulated business of drone technology has blossomed in Ethiopia, particularly in the capital. Drones, unmanned aerial vehicle systems, with mounted cameras, have become popular features of film, video, photography and television productions; recording of public events, rallies and private events like weddings; documenting landscapes and cityscapes; and as weapons ...

The Federal Housing Corporation’s first increase in commercial rental fees in 43 years in Addis Abeba has caused significant tumult among the business class across the city. In a letter…

[ENA] Addis Ababa -Ethiopia iGuide, an online investment promotion developed in collaboration with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), was launched today.

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Ascent raised $80 million in its first round four years ago, which it invested in a range of companies in Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya.

Dividend payments to shareholders of banks and insurance companies will be settled right after shareholder meetings, according to a new directive issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). The…

Ethiopia’s parliament (House of People’s Representatives) on Thursday approved the nomination of Birtukan Mideksa as the new head of the elections board. Prime minister, Abiy Ahmed while nominating Mideksa, described her as one with respect for the rule of law, and possessing the ‘stamina, independence and impartiality’ needed at the ...

[ENA] Addis Ababa -UK reaffirmed its commitment to further heighten trade and investment relations with Ethiopia, according to United Kingdom Commissioner for Africa.

[The Exchange] In 2017, according to Rand Merchant Bank Holdings (RMB) annual report, Egypt ranked as the top investment destination in Africa for 2018, dislodging its fellow competitor South Africa then for the first time in seven years. Morocco, Ethiopia, and Ghana fell behind in the pecking order but remained ...

President Sahle-worq Zewdie, Ethiopia’s first female President, arrived in Johannesburg today to attend the first investment forum for Africa that its organisers insist is more “transactional” than an event. It…

[Addis Fortune] President Sahle-worq Zewdie, Ethiopia's first female President, arrived in Johannesburg today to attend the first investment forum for Africa that its organisers insist is more "transactional" than an event. It is her second foreign trip after her appointment in October as president and head of state. Sahle-worq's first ...