What Foreign Investors Must Know About Africa
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Across Africa, from Ethiopia to Ghana to Kenya, corporate risks often lie beneath polished presentations and audited reports.
The Essential Guide to Doing Business in Ethiopia: Risks, Opportunities, and Must-Have Resources
WEEKEND READING: By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia, with its population of over 120 million and one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, is attracting increasing attention from foreign investors.
Partnering in Ethiopia: Key Warning Signs Investors Must Spot
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Why Partnerships Can Make or Break Your Investment: The Importance of Choosing the Right Partner Entering Ethiopia’s market through a local partner can provide critical networks, cultural…
The Critical Role of Investigative Due Diligence in African Markets
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Investigative Due Diligence & Corporate Intelligence Expert, Ethiopia – In an era of globalization and increasing investment opportunities, Africa has emerged as a focal point for businesses…
10 Red Flags We Uncover in Ethiopia During Due Diligence Investigations
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Founder & Lead Investigator at NewBusinessEthiopia.com – Ethiopia offers vast opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and logistics — but along with opportunity comes risk. Every month, global…
How Risky is Investing or Partnering in Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse, Founder & Lead Investigator, NewBusinessEthiopia.com – Discover why due diligence is critical before investing or doing business in Ethiopia. Learn how to avoid fraud, assess risks, and verify…
It’s time for Africa to embrace nuclear energy
By Claver Gatete – Across the continent, a staggering 600 million people remain without access to electricity, a number that translates into significant energy poverty, particularly in rural Africa, where 70-80 million…
Africa’s pastoralists key for environmental balance
By Daouda Ngom – Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic growth, and ecological balance.…
Fertile ground for Ethiopian e-commerce
BY Eyerusalem Hadgu – Digital payments are revolutionizing business opportunities, especially in regions lacking the traditional infrastructure needed for seamless transactions. According to a GSMA report, in developing countries, the digitization of…
Thirty years of WTO accessions
By Xiangchen Zhang – Since its establishment on 1 January 1995 to oversee the multilateral trade agreements negotiated by its 128 original members, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has seen an ongoing…
Symbiotic relationship transforming African banking
By Aymen Daoud – Within the last decade, traditional banks have been increasingly forced out of their comfort zone by fintechs.
The Impact of global tension on gold price
By Rania Gule – Gold (XAU/USD) has seen a significant decline at the start of trading today, Monday, dropping to around $3,286 after reaching record highs last week.
Africa’s blueprint for inclusive trade
By Laura Naliaka – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol on women and youth in trade is Africa’s blueprint for inclusive trade. Experts agree that a truly transformative vision for…
Innovative financing, debt reform for Africa’s sustainable development
By Jason R. Braganza – The 11th session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development being held here in Kampala, Uganda. It comes at a time when we are facing a…