Research in African Agriculture key to Transform Sector
Researchers are highlighting the fact that agriculture in the continent can be transformed through relevant research works. Agriculture in the 21st century is science based and needs collaborative work...
View ArticleAfrica Second Fastest Growing Economy in World
Africa remained the second fastest growing economy in the world, after emerging Asia, and several countries in the continent were among the world’s fastest growing countries in 2015, according to...
View ArticleCity Chamber to organize Thematic International Trade Fairs, Exhibitions
Ethiopia has become a limelight for foreign investors as a result of its conducive investment climate. Foreign investors are more than welcome and encouraged to take part in the investment...
View ArticleECX to Launch First Trading Centre out of Addis
The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) is set to launch the first electronic commodity trading center outside its headquarters in Addis Ababa. The centre is scheduled to become operational in January...
View ArticleEthiopia’s Supply of Footwear to US Market Growing
The first Ethio-US footwear summit aimed at enabling Ethiopian footwear manufacturers to enter and consolidate meaningful market share in the US market was held here in Addis this week. In his opening...
View ArticleFirst International Agro-industry Investment Forum Ethiopia
Ethiopian is aspiring to lure anchor companies to engage in the development of integrated agro-industrial parks, as it is preparing to build such parks. It is believed that the first International...
View ArticleInfrastructure pulling factor for investment in Ethiopia
The massive investment on infrastructure in Ethiopia is a key factor in attracting private investment to the country, according to Ernst and Young (EY) Managing Partner, Zemedeneh Negatu. Talking to...
View ArticleInside the Booming Fashion Industry
The second Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week (ASFW), held at Millennium Hall, was opened by Tadesse Haile, State Minister of Industry. One of the exhibitors, Aynalem Ayene, was eagerly awaiting...
View ArticleFocus On Integrated Railway Infrastructure
Expanding railway infrastructure network is a crucial element while thinking economic and all-rounded social, economic progress. Prioritizing putting in place modern transport system means ensuring...
View ArticleDubai Chamber concludes visit to Ethiopia with $50 million agreement
S.S. Lootah International has signed an AED184 million agreement with Oromia International Bank SC of Ethiopia to provide assistance in the coffee, agriculture and livestock sectors. The agreement was...
View ArticleUS-based Honeywell to invest in Ethiopia
Honeywell International Inc, American advanced-technology Company, plans to invest in Ethiopia. With 50 billion US dollars annual sale, the company manufactures aerospace and automotive products;...
View ArticleEthiopia to Overtake Kenya as Eastern Africa’s Top Economy
Ethiopia’s economy is expected to overtake Kenya’s this year, buoyed by massive government spending on infrastructure that has kept the Horn of Africa nation in the list of the world’s fastest...
View ArticleIMF Reports Positive Economic Growth Despite Unrest
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed that Ethiopia’s economy continued to perform favorably last year, while ignoring the impact of widespread public discontent and protests in various...
View ArticleIncreasing Agricultural Productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa Can Reduce...
Boosting agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa would raise farmer’s incomes, lower food costs, and promote broader economic growth, according to a new World Bank report. The report, Reaping...
View ArticleFAO Says Climate-Smart Practices Boost Productivity
A new report released by the United Nations agriculture agency has said emissions can be reduced by adopting climate-smart practices and increasing the capacity of soils and forests to sequester...
View ArticleClimate Change Might Turn Ethiopia into A Food-Exporting Nation
Climate change is expected to wreak all kinds of havoc on future weather systems, with experts predicting greater and more frequent storms, hurricanes, droughts and floods. But even the darkest clouds...
View ArticleEthiopia to Set Up Improved Investment Climate
President Mulatu Teshome has disclosed that with more skilled labor force and better investment climate, Ethiopia will reign as manufacturing powerhouse in Africa. The President said tracking on...
View ArticleEthiopia Seeks Partners to Jointly Develop Tantalum, Lithium Minerals
The Ethiopian government is finalizing plans of setting up a giant corporation that will be involved in exploration, development and trading of petroleum, the exploration and development of minerals...
View ArticleInternational Construction Event opens in Ethiopia
Turkish companies dominated a construction and technology event in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The 7th International Construction, Construction Equipment and Technology Exhibition saw 110...
View ArticleSixth Conference on Climate Change, Development in Africa kicks off in Addis
Experts drawn from various sectors are discussing on the implications of implementing Paris Climate Change Agreement at Africa’s premier annual climate change conference. With the objective of...
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