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Oromia and Amhara Regional Presidents Visiting The Netherlands

Oromia President Lemma Megeressa along with and Amhara regional state president Degu Andragachew visited the Netherlands with the aim of being familiarized with Dutch companies that are active in Ethiopia. According to the Netherlands comprehensive website since 2004, a lot of Dutch companies started investments and joint ventures in Ethiopia. About 130 companies have created

January 31, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Dire Dawa, A City PM Abiy Ahmed Ignored

Dire Dawa known mostly as the city of peace and diversity has been rocked with unrest for the last couple of days. Roads were closed, tires were burning and part of the city was on lockdown due to blockage of movements. Several youths were out on the streets to address their need on good governance

January 29, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Bereket Simon Arrested on corruption charges

Bereket Simon who was the former Communications Minister for the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front has been arrested this morning from his house in Addis Ababa. The arrest also includes Tadesse Kassa who was the former director at the TIRET Corporation established for the endowment of Amhara region.

January 23, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopian Skylight Hotel: Addis Ababa’s Largest Hotel

The newest five-star hotel in Addis Ababa is set to open its doors in the coming Sunday. Located within a stone’s throw from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel rests on 40,000 sqm of land. The hotel boasts 373 rooms – including 27 high standard deluxe presidential and executive suites – four restaurants

January 22, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Apply for GrowthAfrica Acceleration Programme 2019- Ethiopia

The GrowthAfrica Business Scaleup Acceleration Programme is demanding, but so is success! The programme and our support is designed to help you scale your venture, make it investment ready and develop your entrepreneurial leadership. Apply for the programme here for Zambia, here for Kenya, here for Uganda and here for Ethiopia. Applications are now open for our 2019 GrowthAfrica Business Scaleup Accelerator Programme

January 10, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Ato Nigus Tilahun Appointed as Press Secretary for The PM Office

Ato Nigus Tilahun who is the deputy administrator for the culture and tourism office of the Amhara region has been appointed as press secretary for the PM Office.  Prior to his tourism post-Ato, Nigus has served the Amhara Regional Administration Communication Office for several years. Though there has been no official statement coming from the

January 2, 2019 By Addis Insight