Ethiopia’s role in the highly competed strategic Red Sea route

The Red Sea route is strategically vital as it connects Africa, Asia and Europe. Hence, many nations have been displaying disposition towards controlling this important trade route. According to historical manuscripts, especially... Read more »

Advancing VAT key to curb currency shortage: Experts

Ethiopia ought to advance its taxing system especially in collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve its export and curb the current forex shortage, said experts. Economist Getachew Minas believes that country’s... Read more »

Thumbs up findings in bumping up sorghum yields

In the not distant future, Ethiopia is bracing up to dole out a newly developed sorghum seed once sown that gives yields from two to six years based on the ecologies of... Read more »

Multinational companies displaying disposition of investment: Commission

ADDIS ABABA-Various globally acclaimed manufacturing industries and other companies are aiming at investing in the various Industrial Parks here, said Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Public Relations Directorate Director Mekonnen Hailu. In an... Read more »

Policy elixirs to flagging economy

Ethiopia has been portraying a swift economic growth over the last two decades. This was testified by World Bank, IMF and other global bodies. However, the economy has been experiencing a slowdown... Read more »

New venture with far-reaching benefit

Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ACCSA) organizes various international exhibitions and trade fairs that aim to promote the trade and industrial development of the country. This year it has... Read more »

Fair creates experience-sharing platform for international businesses

ADDIS ABABA – Along with the 12th Specialized International Agriculture and Food Exhibition, the first International Medical Fair has created opportunities for international business companies to share their experience and knowledge with... Read more »

PR not yet exploited to play its role in Ethiopia

Public relation as a profession has not been given due attention in Ethiopia and, as a result of which, the country is facing serious challenges like conflict which could have been somehow... Read more »

CETU requests House to implement national minimum wage

ADDIS ABABA – Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) says it has already sent request to the House of Peoples Representatives (HPR) to set national minimum wage. The government has already accepted... Read more »

Use of technology said to be vital to ease doing business

ADDIS ABABA – Members of the private sector said government service delivery needs to be supported by technology to ensure ease of doing business in the country. At a workshop held yesterday... Read more »