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Africa’s leading financial institution to avert looming food crisis
Agribusiness 

Africa’s leading financial institution to avert looming food crisis

May 24, 2022 NBE 2 min read

The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $1.5 billion Emergency Food Production Facility to help tackle

Kehali organizes Ethiopian banking forum
Finance 

Kehali organizes its first Ethiopian banking forum

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Africa must digitalize to achieve the 4th industrial revolution
Technology 

Africa must digitalize to achieve the 4th industrial revolution

May 23, 2022 NBE 2 min read
African ministers call for global financial system reform
Economy 

African ministers call for global financial system reform

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 NBE 7 min read

EconomyView All

African ministers call for global financial system reform
Economy 

African ministers call for global financial system reform

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 NBE 7 min read

African economy, finance and planning ministers, businesses and economists attending a conference in Dakar, Senegal, have made an impassioned case

Report on Africa addresses continent's vulnerability during COVID-19
Economy 

Report on Africa addresses continent’s vulnerability during COVID-19

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 NBE 4 min read
Eid-to-Eid Great Ethiopian Homecoming takes place
Economy 

Eid-to-Eid Great Ethiopian Homecoming takes place

April 28, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia reports 34.7 inflation in March 2022
Economy 

Ethiopia reports 34.7 inflation in March 2022

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 NBE 2 min read

MiningView All

KEFI Minerals shareholders approve capital raisings
Mining 

KEFI Minerals shareholders approve capital raisings

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 NBE 2 min read

KEFI Minerals, the gold exploration and development company with projects in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, announces that at its General

Ethiopia gold mining secures 1.5 billion Birr investment
Mining 

Ethiopia gold mining secures 1.5 billion Birr investment

April 21, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Ethiopia gold export increases to $672 million
Mining 

Ethiopia gold export increases to $672 million

March 29, 2022April 3, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Gold mining in Gambella, Ethiopia commences operation
Mining 

Gold mining in Gambella, Ethiopia commences operation

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Business News 2 min read

ConstructionView All

ROCKSTONE Real Estate wins Africa sustainable residential development award
Construction 

ROCKSTONE Real Estate wins Africa sustainable residential development award

March 9, 2022 Business News 3 min read

ROCKSTONE Real Estate, prime German real estate developer currently building KEFITA high-rise in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, wins “Best of Africa”

Ethiopia reaffirms commitment to Lamu Port project
Construction 

Ethiopia reaffirms commitment to Lamu Port project

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Business News 1 min read
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia inaugurates tallest building
Construction 

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia inaugurates tallest building

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 Business News 2 min read
Tanzania launches Dodoma City Outer Ring Road construction
Construction 

Tanzania launches Dodoma City Outer Ring Road construction

February 10, 2022 Business News 3 min read

Oil & Gas

Ethiopia petroleum import bill up 19 percent
Oil & Gas 

Ethiopia petroleum import bill up 19 percent

March 25, 2022 NBE 1 min read

Compared to the previous year, the annual petroleum import bill of the Government of Ethiopia has increased by close to

Netherlands, U.S companies to develop oil, gas in Ethiopia
Oil & Gas 

Netherlands, U.S companies to develop oil, gas in Ethiopia

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 NBE 1 min read
South Sudan launches first oil licensing round
Oil & Gas 

South Sudan launches first oil licensing round

June 23, 2021 BEHAK 2 min read
Organic and inorganic growth strategies of leading vendors
Oil & Gas 

Organic and inorganic growth strategies of leading vendors

June 20, 2021 1 min read

Politics

Ethiopia revokes The Economist journalist license
Politics 

Ethiopia revokes The Economist journalist license

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 NBE 1 min read

Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), the state agency in charge of regulating the media operating in Ethiopia, today revoked press license

Embassy celebrates Ethiopia, France relations 125th anniversary
Politics 

Embassy celebrates Ethiopia, France relations 125th anniversary

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia appoints new ambassador to United Arab Emirates
Politics 

Ethiopia appoints new ambassador to United Arab Emirates

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia Dialog Commission calls for media support
Politics 

Ethiopia Dialog Commission calls for media support

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 NBE 1 min read

AgribusinessView All

Africa’s leading financial institution to avert looming food crisis
Agribusiness 

Africa’s leading financial institution to avert looming food crisis

May 24, 2022 NBE 2 min read
Ethiopia, Puntland animal health professionals share experiences
Agribusiness 

Ethiopia, Puntland animal health professionals share experiences

May 9, 2022 NBE 2 min read
Research finds health hazards of livestock production
Agribusiness 

Research finds health hazards of livestock production

April 27, 2022April 28, 2022 NBE 5 min read
Egypt’s cloud kitchen raises $4.5 million from global investors
Agribusiness 

Egypt’s cloud kitchen raises $4.5 million from global investors

April 19, 2022 NBE 4 min read

TradeView All

U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Tanzanian President
Trade 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Tanzanian President

April 23, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia generates $894 million from coffee export
Trade 

Ethiopia generates $894 million from coffee export

April 17, 2022April 17, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Free trade area can increase intra-African trade 40 percent
Trade 

Free trade area can increase intra-African trade 40 percent

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Ethiopia annual coffee export earnings grow 27.5 percent
Trade 

Ethiopia annual coffee export earnings grow 27.5 percent

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 NBE 1 min read

TechnologyView All

Africa must digitalize to achieve the 4th industrial revolution
Technology 

Africa must digitalize to achieve the 4th industrial revolution

May 23, 2022 NBE 2 min read
Startup awards Africa summit to put Ethiopian startup front stage
Technology 

Startup awards Africa summit to put Ethiopian startup front stage

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Genetically engineered crops’ development taking roots in Ethiopia
Technology 

Genetically engineered crops’ development taking roots in Ethiopia

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Ethiopia set to launch 5G Internet
Technology 

Ethiopia set to launch 5G Internet

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 NBE 1 min read

EnergyView All

Ethiopia, South Sudan to link by 357 kilometers electric line
Energy 

Ethiopia, South Sudan to link by 357 kilometers electric line

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia, South Sudan eye to interconnect via energy grid
Energy 

Ethiopia, South Sudan eye to interconnect via energy grid

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia Electric Utility, Safaricom ink electric poles leasing agreement
Energy 

Ethiopia Electric Utility, Safaricom ink electric poles leasing agreement

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 NBE 0 min read
MCC Investments ‘powering Africa’ through modern energy solutions
Energy 

MCC Investments ‘powering Africa’ through modern energy solutions

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 NBE 3 min read

ManufacturingView All

French multinational inaugurates malt factory in Ethiopia
Manufacturing 

French multinational inaugurates malt factory in Ethiopia

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 NBE 1 min read

Soufflet Malt, the French multinational, on Friday inaugurated its first malt factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at Bole Lemi Industry

446 manufacturing industries in Ethiopia stopped production
Manufacturing 

446 manufacturing industries in Ethiopia stopped production

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 NBE 1 min read

Because of the shortage of finance, infrastructure, and absence of coordinated support from the government, 446 manufacturing industries in Ethiopia

Authority approves BGI Ethiopia’s Meta Brewery acquisition
Manufacturing 

Authority approves BGI Ethiopia’s Meta Brewery acquisition

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 NBE 2 min read

Trade Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (TCCPA) of Ethiopia has given green light to BGI Ethiopia to proceed with the

BGI Ethiopia to rejuvenate Meta Beer brand
Manufacturing 

BGI Ethiopia to rejuvenate Meta Beer brand

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 NBE 1 min read

Having concluded the agreement to acquire Meta Abo Brewery S.C. from Diageo, BGI Ethiopia is now waiting for the approval

HealthView All

Over 24 million Ethiopians get COVID-19 vaccination
Health 

Over 24 million Ethiopians get COVID-19 vaccination

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 NBE 0 min read

The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia said in two rounds it has managed to vaccinate over 24.5 million Ethiopians with

USAID launches new malaria surveillance program
Health 

USAID launches new malaria surveillance program

April 30, 2022 NBE 1 min read

The United States launched a new $9.5 million malaria elimination program in Adama city that will work hand-in-hand with the

Ethiopia signs African Medicines Agency treaty
Health 

Ethiopia signs African Medicines Agency treaty

April 28, 2022 NBE 1 min read

The Minister of Health of Ethiopia Dr. Lia Tadesse has signed the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty on Wednesday making

Ethiopia launches second round polio campaign
Health 

Ethiopia launches second round polio campaign

April 17, 2022 NBE 2 min read

Ethiopia on Friday launched the second-round polio campaign with type 2 novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) aiming to protect over

Culture & TourismView All

  • International mission visit Lalibela World Heritage site in Ethiopia
    Culture & Tourism 

    International mission visit Lalibela World Heritage site in Ethiopia

  • Ethiopia participates in Mediterranean tourism fair in Israel
    Culture & Tourism 

    Ethiopia participates in Mediterranean tourism fair in Israel

  • Ethiopians celebrate 126th Adwa Victory anniversary
    Culture & Tourism 

    Ethiopians celebrate 126th Adwa Victory anniversary

  • Ethiopians remember 85th anniversary of massacre by Fascist
    Culture & Tourism 

    Ethiopians remember 85th anniversary of massacre by Fascist

  • African countries call for transformation of air transport, tourism
    Culture & Tourism 

    African countries call for transformation of air transport, tourism

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EducationView All

Ethiopia conflict causes 10 percent decline in school enrolment
Education 

Ethiopia conflict causes 10 percent decline in school enrolment

April 10, 2022 NBE 1 min read

The ongoing conflict and war in the northern part of Ethiopia has led to 9.8 percent decline in primary and

Generation Unlimited 2022 selects two winning teams in Ethiopia
Education 

Generation Unlimited 2022 selects two winning teams in Ethiopia

April 9, 2022 NBE 3 min read
German scholarships benefits 2,135 refugees in Ethiopia
Education 

German scholarships benefits 2,135 refugees in Ethiopia

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 NBE 3 min read
New program to help Africans excel in VC knowledge
Education 

New program to help Africans excel in VC knowledge

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Business News 3 min read

HospitalityView All

Gondar University trains Roseau Hotel and Spa staff
Hospitality 

Gondar University trains Roseau Hotel and Spa staff

March 24, 2022 NBE 1 min read

The University of Gondar in Amhara region of Ethiopia has provided skill enhancement training program on hospitality and its operations

Aleph Hospitality signs first hotel in Rwanda
Hospitality 

Aleph Hospitality signs first hotel in Rwanda

March 4, 2022 Business News 2 min read
Plaza Premium, NHY to elevate lounge experience in Ethiopia
Hospitality 

Plaza Premium, NHY to elevate lounge experience in Ethiopia

February 3, 2022 Business News 2 min read
Hilton announces signing of Hilton N’Djamena Toumaï Palace
Hospitality 

Hilton announces signing of Hilton N’Djamena Toumaï Palace

January 26, 2022 Business News 2 min read
Investment 

One horn rhino is nearly about extinct

November 15, 2018 49 Viewsrhino, wild animal 1 min read

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Investment 

Rearing horses are more easier but expensive

November 15, 2018 111 Viewshorse riding, horses 2 min read

Suspendisse eu suscipit urna, vitae rhoncus dui. In vehicula, lorem ac aliquet lobortis, elit odio dapibus dui, at tempor dolor

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Investment 

Tortoise could swim faster than walking

November 15, 2018 58 Viewsswimming, tortoise 1 min read

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Investment 

Poisonous snake kills more than 5 people

November 15, 2018 61 Viewscobra, snake 1 min read

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Travel 

One day travel package with natural views

November 15, 2018 60 Viewsbeauty, nature 2 min read

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Travel 

Travelling in museum gonna make memorandum

November 15, 2018 39 Viewshistory place 2 min read

Suspendisse eu suscipit urna, vitae rhoncus dui. In vehicula, lorem ac aliquet lobortis, elit odio dapibus dui, at tempor dolor

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Travel 

Family tour packages are coming soon

November 15, 2018 41 Viewsfamily travel 2 min read

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UNECA head discusses women empowerment with Ethiopia's female president
Politics 

UNECA head discusses women empowerment with Ethiopia’s female president

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 82 ViewsEthiopia, UNECA, women empowerment 3 min read

UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, met with the new Ethiopian President, Sahle-Work Zewde, and discussed

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U.S. strengthens urban health in Ethiopia
Health 

U.S. strengthens urban health in Ethiopia

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 53 ViewsEthiopia, United States, Urban Health Program 1 min read

The United States, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, marked the successful end of the five-year Strengthening Ethiopia’s Urban

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African Development Bank launches Africa Energy Portal
Energy 

African Development Bank launches Africa Energy Portal

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 52 ViewsAfrica, African Development Bank, energy 2 min read

The African Development Bank has launched the Africa Energy Portal (AEP) at the Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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African trade agreement: Catalyst for growth
NBE Blog 

African trade agreement: Catalyst for growth

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 61 ViewsAfCFTA, Africa, growth, Trade 3 min read

By Vera Songwe and Mamadou Biteye – Africa is growing, but not fast enough. In order for more than 400

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Ethiopia joins 170 countries to celebrate Entrepreneurship Week
Technology 

Ethiopia joins 170 countries to celebrate Entrepreneurship Week

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 68 ViewsEthiopia, Global Entrepreneurship Week 1 min read

Ethiopia is joining more than 170 countries this year to celebrate the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

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Ethiopia arrests former Metal and Engineering Corporation head
Politics 

Ethiopia arrests former Metal and Engineering Corporation head

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 70 ViewsEthiopia, Major General Kinfe Dagnew, Metal and Engineering Corporation, METEC 1 min read

The former direct of the multibillion dollar state enterprise, Metal and Engineering Corporation (METEC), allegedly engaged in grand corruption is

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Equatorial Guinea growth outlook remains difficult, says IMF
Economy 

Equatorial Guinea growth outlook remains difficult, says IMF

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 41 ViewsEquatorial Guinea, growth outlook, IMF 2 min read

While the growth outlook remains difficult, there are signs of a slight recovery of the non-oil sector in Equatorial Guinea,

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Ecobank partners with International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies
Health 

Ecobank partners with International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 52 ViewsEcobank, International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies 2 min read

Ecobank and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have signed an agreement to work closely

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Investment

Kazana Group of Ethiopia chairman joins 100 Changemakers List
Investment 

Kazana Group of Ethiopia chairman joins 100 Changemakers List

May 13, 2022 NBE 3 min read

Kazana Group of Ethiopia chairman, Mr. Addis Alemayehou is named in the Rest of the World (RoW)’s 100 Global Tech’s

Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans
Investment 

Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans

April 29, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Africa’s communication industry set for exciting future
Investment 

Africa’s communication industry set for exciting future

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Ethiopia expresses concern on US Bill HR6600, S.3199
Investment 

Ethiopia expresses concern on US Bill HR6600, S.3199

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 NBE 2 min read

FinanceView All

Kehali organizes Ethiopian banking forum
Finance 

Kehali organizes its first Ethiopian banking forum

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 NBE 3 min read

Kehali Strategic Advisory Services PLC, a recently established private companmy in Ethiopia, organized its first Ethiopian Banking forum in the

Ethiopia takes another step to establish security exchange
Finance 

Ethiopia takes another step to establish security exchange

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia tax income up 17 percent
Finance 

Ethiopia tax income up 17 percent

April 26, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopia outstanding treasury bills up 500 percent
Finance 

Ethiopia outstanding treasury bills up 500 percent

April 4, 2022 NBE 1 min read

TravelView All

Gulf Air wins at Changi Airline Awards
Travel 

Gulf Air wins at Changi Airline Awards

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 NBE 1 min read

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, was recently honoured at Changi Airline Awards ceremony which took

Ethiopian, AFRAA, UTD Aviation collaborate for aircrafts repair
Travel 

Ethiopian, AFRAA, UTD Aviation collaborate for aircrafts repair

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Bengaluru, India
Travel 

Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Bengaluru, India

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 NBE 1 min read
African countries advised to speed airline liberalization deal
Travel 

African countries advised to speed airline liberalization deal

April 6, 2022 NBE 2 min read

EnvironmentView All

Increase investment to build small-scale farmers' resilience to climate change, IFAD says
Environment 

Increase investment to build small-scale farmers’ resilience to climate change, IFAD says

May 9, 2022 NBE 3 min read

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today called for a significant increase in investments to help small-scale farmers protect

US Embassy launches NASA MAIA program in Ethiopia
Environment 

US Embassy launches NASA MAIA program in Ethiopia

April 21, 2022 NBE 2 min read
IMF advises international tax coordination curb carbon emissions
Environment 

IMF advises international tax coordination curb carbon emissions

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 NBE 4 min read
Africa needs warning, response to stop climate related diseases
Environment 

Africa needs warning, response to stop climate related diseases

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 NBE 4 min read

TragedyView All

Experts discuss effects of Russia-Ukraine crisis on Africa
Tragedy 

Experts discuss effects of Russia-Ukraine crisis on Africa

May 16, 2022 NBE 3 min read

Experts from different African countries gathered in Angola exchange of ideas and experiences on the actual and potential impacts of

UN urges Ethiopia to address causes of “religious clashes
Tragedy 

UN urges Ethiopia to address causes of “religious” clashes

May 7, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Ethiopian police arrests 76 at Eid al-Fitr prayer
Tragedy 

Ethiopian police arrests 76 at Eid al-Fitr prayer

May 3, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Kenya lost its former president Kibaki
Tragedy 

Kenya lost its former president Kibaki

April 23, 2022 NBE 1 min read

CrimeView All

Donkey named most trafficked animal in the world
Crime 

Donkey named most trafficked animal in the world

May 18, 2022 NBE 2 min read

The Donkey Sanctuary has today launched a new animated awareness film highlighting the plight of the world’s donkeys – and

Africa renews efforts to stamp out violence against children
Crime 

Africa renews efforts to stamp out violence against children

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 NBE 3 min read
Report reveals donkeys skin online trade by organized criminals
Crime 

Report reveals donkeys skin online trade by organized criminals

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 NBE 5 min read
Ethiopian police captures Nigerians with 42 kg cocaine
Crime 

Ethiopian police captures Nigerians with 42 kg cocaine

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 NBE 1 min read

PerspectivesView All

Facebook A necessary evil in an open internet
NBE Blog 

Facebook: A necessary evil in an open internet

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 NBE 7 min read

BY KIRUBEL TADESSE – What if Facebook suspends Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s account? The PM has over 4 million people

Why WHO chief bamboozles international community
NBE Blog 

Why WHO chief bamboozles international community

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 NBE 1 min read
Tips for utilizing full potential of businesses in Ethiopia
NBE Blog 

Tips for utilizing full potential of businesses in Ethiopia

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 NBE 6 min read
Africa poised for rapid private business formation, growth
NBE Blog 

Africa poised for rapid private business formation, growth

April 14, 2022 NBE 5 min read

Boortmalt to benefit 50,000 farmers in Ethiopia

https://youtu.be/wKnkayLxZLQ

EutelSat eyes introducing satellite Internet to Ethiopia

https://youtu.be/jAIBy5dgU4o

Ethiopian farmers adopt French chicken breeds

https://youtu.be/0gwN9UyeQlY

Besh Gebeya eyes creating 100,000 jobs

https://youtu.be/tBhKC1KffYA
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