Tanzania – New Business Ethiopia

Ethiopia to repatriate 1,400 people from Tanzania, Yemen

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia says the government is working to repatriate 1,300 Ethiopians trapped in Tanzania on their way to South Africa.

Ethiopia ranks top in illiteracy in eastern Africa

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Ethiopia ranks top in eastern Africa having the largest number of illiterate people – over 57% illiterate women aged between 15-45, a report indicates.

African free trade can create 2 million jobs, doubles growth

November 5, 2019November 6, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Asmara, Eritrea – The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement signed by African leaders on March 21, 2018, can create two million jobs every year and doubles growth of the continent, a UN official said today.

Regional integration experts’ meeting opens in Asmara

November 5, 2019November 19, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Asmara, Eritrea – Experts from across the 14 eastern Africa courtiers have gathered in Asmara, Eritrea to discuss regional economic integration of the courtiers in the region.

Ethiopia completes Ethio-Kenya power line installation

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Ethiopian Electric power (EEP) said it has completed installation of the 433 kilometers of Ethio-Kenya power transmission line.

Mauritius, UAE working against African countries, study reveals

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Corporate Tax Haven Index (CTHI) by Tax Justice Network launched yesterday shows how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mauritius are among the most corrosive corporate tax havens against African countries.

Ethiopia detains 56 foreigners for cocaine, cannabis trafficking

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The narcotic division of Federal Police of Ethiopia has arrested 56 foreigners from 15 different countries involved in cocaine and cannabis trafficking.

ITC expands East Africa, India business partnerships

January 28, 2019February 1, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

For the past few years Indian private sector has been partnering with East Africa countries on selected investment areas under a project initiated by the Geneva based International Trade Center (ITC).

OIL & GAS

Ethiopia reveals more info on petroleum test production

by NBE February 11, 2020February 12, 2020Comments Off

The Government of Ethiopia reveals additional information on the recent petroleum test production in the eastern part of the country, near Hilala gas discovery site in Somali Region Ogaden area.

Ethiopia begins selling its gas produce in local market

by NBE February 4, 2020February 6, 2020Comments Off

The Government of Ethiopia has began selling its gas produce in the local market. During the first six months of Ethiopia’s current fiscal calendar which started July 8, 2019, the country has used about 1,650 barrels of crude oil produced locally.

South Sudan invites international companies for oil field audit

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020Comments Off

British company finds gas reserve in Ethiopia

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019Comments Off

Ethiopia drafts petroleum policy

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019Comments Off

Ethiopia to sell Calub gas via Djibouti pipeline

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019Comments Off

TRAVEL

Ethiopian mobile App hits 1 million downloads

by NBE February 21, 2020February 21, 2020Comments Off

The number of Ethiopian Airlines mobile App users has reached one million. With a robust and integrated digital strategy, Ethiopian has set an innovative approach to simplicity and seamless end-to-end customer experience with its user-friendly mobile App.