Business

Ethiopia Opens Trade Sectors to Foreign Investors: New Directive Unlocks Export, Import, Wholesale, and Retail Markets”

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — June 13, 2025 — In a sweeping policy reform aimed at attracting foreign capital and invigorating the country’s trade sector, the Ethiopian Investment Board has issued a landmark directive—Directive No. 1082/2025—lifting long-standing restrictions on foreign participation in export, import, wholesale, and retail trade. The move marks a significant departure from Ethiopia’s

June 13, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Memory, Melody, and Modernity: Teshome Mitiku and the Jazz Echoes of Ethiopian Soul

In a sunlit rehearsal room far from the bustling streets of Addis Ababa, an unlikely fusion pulses to life. The stage is shared by Teshome Mitiku — one of the golden-era legends of Ethiopian music — and Either/Orchestra, a Boston-based ensemble with a penchant for bending jazz into new geographies. Together, they weave an intricate

June 12, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia Plans to Unveil 15% New Fuel and Vehicle Taxes to Bolster Public Revenue

The Ethiopian government is preparing to roll out a new set of fuel and vehicle taxes as part of a broader fiscal reform aimed at boosting domestic revenue and easing pressure on state finances. The plan includes a 15% value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, a 15% excise duty, and a newly proposed vehicle circulation tax

June 11, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Kaleb, Yonas, and Bersabeh: The TikTokers Cultivating a New Rural Dream

By Abel Asrat In the popular imagination of young Ethiopians, the countryside is often cast in sepia: nostalgic, perhaps, but frozen in time. It is the land of grandparents, of holiday visits and distant roots. For decades, the arc of ambition has moved in a single direction—from the village to the city, and for the

June 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia Proposes 1.93 Trillion Birr Budget for 2018 Fiscal Year

Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian federal government has presented a draft national budget of 1.93 trillion birr for the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide announced during a parliamentary session with the House of People’s Representatives. According to the breakdown of the proposed budget: Minister Ahmed stated that 1 trillion birr, or 73%

June 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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How African American Streamers Are Rewriting the U.S. Cultural Export Model

Introduction: From One-Way Export to Two-Way Exchange For decades, American pop culture largely flowed in one direction – from the U.S. outward – often overshadowing local voices abroad. In recent years, however, a new wave of African American digital creators has flipped this script. Streamers like IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.), Kai Cenat, and comedian Druski

June 8, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Dangote Reaffirms Investment Commitment in Ethiopia After Meeting with PM Abiy

Dangote Group Signals Renewed Commitment to Ethiopia’s Industrial Growth Following High-Level Meeting with PM Abiy Ahmed Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 7, 2025 In a major show of confidence in Ethiopia’s economic potential, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today in Addis Ababa. The

June 7, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Op-Ed: Who Should Africa Celebrate—The Philanthropist or the Industrialist?

By Abel Asrat When Bill Gates visited Addis Ababa recently, the city prepared as if royalty were arriving: streets were scrubbed with soap, a rare ceremonial gesture. Ethiopia awarded him its highest national honor, celebrating his pledge to commit $200 billion over the next two decades to global development initiatives, especially in health and agriculture.

June 7, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Jaquar Group Opens Flagship Bath & Light Showroom in Ethiopia, Reinforcing Commitment to Innovation and Skills Development

“Jaquar is investing in community upliftment through professional training initiatives and certification programs aimed at building a skilled workforce.” Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 5, 2025 – Jaquar Group, a global leader in complete bathroom and lighting solutions, proudly announces the opening of its flagship showroom in Ethiopia. Located on the 1st floor of the

June 5, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Birr Falls to 134.95 in Latest Foreign Exchange Auction as NBE Continues Biweekly Adjustments

June 5, 2025 – Addis Ababa The Ethiopian Birr fell to a new low of 134.9519 per U.S. dollar in Thursday’s foreign exchange auction, marking a continued slide in the local currency as the central bank faces growing pressure to manage dwindling reserves and rising demand. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced that 12

June 5, 2025 • By Addis Insight