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May 31 , 2025

Real Estate Developers Build a Lobby as Rules Tighten

Real-estate developers have formed a new lobbying group, the Ethiopian Real Estate Developers' Association, after years of working piecemeal while rules tightened and public scepticism grew. The new l...

Jun 20 , 2025

Government to Open Farm Advisory Market to Private Sector

A draft proclamation, endorsed by the Council of Ministers two weeks ago, will permit private entities to deliver agricultural extension services that were previously the sole responsibility of govern...

May 31 , 2025

Central Bank Orders Banks to Map Their Own Safety Net

Regulators at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) have issued a notice to commercial banks, instructing them to develop a clear roadmap for staying afloat in the event of trouble and to do so promptly...

May 31 , 2025

Water Ministry Shifts Weed-Clearing Burden to Local Institutions

The Ministry of Water & Energy has announced plans to enlist institutions located near affected water bodies and assign them responsibility for reducing the invasive water hyacinth presence throug...

May 31 , 2025

Addis Abeba's EV Rollout Short-Circuits Due to Power Delays

Addis Abeba is racing to build a public charging network for electric cars estimated to reach 100,000, but the rollout has already hit a wall. The plugs are installed,but the power is not. The Traf...

May 31 , 2025

NBE Plans Insurance Overhaul After Years of Regulatory Drift

The federal government is to establish an independent regulator for the insurance industry, setting in motion a long overdue process, according to industry insiders. A drafting of revised financial se...

May 24 , 2025

URBAN BOOM MEETS DRAINAGE BUST

First came the trickle, then the torrent. On a humid night in late March, a low-lying neighbourhood on Addis Abeba's southeastern fringe watched its usually placid stream surge over the banks, punch t...

May 24 , 2025

Visa Trap Leaves South Sudanese Students Stranded from Going Home

When Moses Akuei received his geology degree from Wolaita Sodo University, the 27-year-old from South Sudan imagined proudly returning home to his family. Instead, he now sleeps on friends' couches an...

May 24 , 2025

Central Bank Pushes to Till New Ground in Farm Finance

The Central Bank is launching a sweeping initiative to overhaul the agricultural finance system, targeting deep-rooted structural gaps that have long limited the sector's potential. The plan seeks...

Jun 20 , 2025

Federal Bill Seeks Foreign Cash for Housing, Barring Access to Domestic Credit

Federal legislators are considering a bill that would allow foreign nationals to lease land and own residential properties, while prohibiting them from borrowing money or raising capital from local ba...

May 24 , 2025

In Addis Abeba, Tourist Numbers Rise But Tables Stay Empty

Traditional restaurants in Addis Abeba, known for serving authentic domestic dishes and offering vibrant cultural performances, face severe constraints, despite an uptick in tourist arrivals officiall...

May 24 , 2025

Toxic Residue Taints Avocado Boom

Traces of pesticides, banned internationally due to serious health and environmental concerns, have been found in avocados, pressing for stronger regulation and increased awareness among farmers. Repr...

May 17 , 2025

MILK SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS DRIVE PRICE SURGE

The soaring price of milk is becoming increasingly unaffordable, uncovering a deepening crisis in the dairy industry. Households are feeling the pinch as prices recently jumped by 20pc, leaving famili...

Jun 13 , 2025

Sovereign Fund Dips Into T-Bills Stirring Markets Long Left Dormant

Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has stepped into the Treasury Bill (T-bill) market for the first time, investing nearly seven billion Birr, marking a notable shift for commercial entities in the p...

May 17 , 2025

New Pharmacy Rules Promise Order But Threaten Survival of Small Businesses

In a sweeping move that has triggered applause from regulators and alarm among small operators, the federal government has rolled out new national pharmacy standards, ushering in stricter operational...

May 23 , 2025

Addis Abeba's New Policy Makes Landlords Tax Watchdogs

A new measure from the Addis Abeba Revenue Bureau (AARB) makes commercial landlords partly accountable for their tenants' unpaid taxes, an attempt to plug revenue leaks and prevent alleged tax evasion...


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