Africa Risks 30-Year Digital Lag Without Policy Overhaul, Ethio telecom CEO Warns

The head of Ethio telecom has delivered a stark prognosis for Africa's technological future, asserting that continent-wide progress will stall for decades unless governments abandon what she described as ad-hoc policymaking in favor of a holistic development model.Speaking on the fringes of the GSMA Ministerial Roundtable at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Frehiwot Tamru

Ethiopia Unveils Groundbreaking Fund to Bridge Rural Digital Divide, Imposes 1.5% Telecom Revenue Levy

A landmark regulation approved by the Council of Ministers is set to transform Ethiopias digital landscape, mandating a historic contribution from telecom operators to connect the nations most remote communities. In a major policy shift aimed at accelerating its digital economy ambitions, Ethiopia has officially established the Universal Access Fund, a dedicated financial mechanism designed

Ethiopia Emerges as East Africa's Hotel Construction Powerhouse

Ethiopia has positioned itself as one of Africas most dynamic hotel development markets, with nearly 80% of its planned hotel rooms now under construction – one of the highest ratios on the continent, according to the 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report released Tuesday. The W Hospitality Group report reveals Ethiopia currently has

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Admission of National Students for Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 Classes (2026–2027 Academic Year) Sandford International School would like to invite interested Ethiopian parents or legal guardians to apply for admission of their children to available places in the Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 classes for the 2026–2027 academic year. Since the number of applicants

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Strives to create mental health awareness in full swing in Ethiopia

Mental illness is one of the most misunderstood diseases worldwide. The situation in Ethiopia is no different. There are harmful reasonings and stereotypes attached to mental health challenges that prevent people from seeking the necessary medical care. Studies show that there has been an increase in mental health challenges in the country in recent years.

Ethiopian pays more for commodities

Why? The existing infrastructure in Ethiopia requires significant improvement to effectively support logistics activities. The country's lack of direct access to a seaport imposes extremely high costs on the citizens. The price of a commodity is determined among others by logistics costs. In many countries, logistics costs are considered reasonable when they account for 5–15%

Oil, War, And The Iran Factor

There is an old saying in geopolitics: when oil flows smoothly, the world feels stable. When it doesn't, everything trembles, markets, governments, and ordinary lives. Today, the escalating confrontation involving Iran reminds us once again that energy is not just a commodity. It is power, leverage, and sometimes the spark for war. The story of

EDR Advances Railway Expansion Through Local Expertise

The Ethio Djibouti Railway Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Ethiopia's railway infrastructure by strengthening domestic technical capacity and operational independence. Chief Executive Officer of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation, Takele Uma, made the remarks as the corporation's leadership and employees marked the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa with a field visit to

Ethiopia positions digital transformation, skills dev't as drivers of economic competitiveness

Ethiopia positioned digital transformation, skills development, and macroeconomic reform as central drivers of economic competitiveness and investment-led growth. This was asserted during the opening of the Elevate Africa 2026 forum opened in the Ethiopian capital on Tuesday, bringing global leaders together to explore opportunities in the digital services and outsourcing ecosystem. The three-day continental forum,

Ethiopia and Kazakhstan Vow to Bolster Trade Ties, Support WTO Accession

Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kassahun Gofe, held a productive meeting with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, Barlybay Sadykov, to deliberate on expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The two sides reached an understanding to elevate economic relations to a level that reflects the growing diplomatic proximity between the two nations. Minister Kassahun

Air Congo expands regional network amid ATR72 delays

Air Congo (4H, Kinshasa NDjili) has announced the launch of new intra-African routes amid delays in the delivery of two new ATR72-600s leased from shareholder Ethiopian Airlines, now expected by mid-April 2026. Due to various factors, including testing by the manufacturers, we expect the first delivery in the first week or mid-April 2026, CEO Mesfin

Ethiopian Coffee Authority Urges Swift Shipments Amid Global Price Decline

The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority has called on coffee suppliers and exporters to expedite shipments of the bean, citing a downward trend in global prices. Adugna Debela, Director General of the Authority, noted that international coffee prices have dropped significantly over the past few months. Forecasts indicate that prices will decline further in the