Study recommends VAT withholding extension to private companies

A new study recommends extending VAT withholding responsibilities to private companies, aligning them with the current requirements for public bodies. At the same time, the forthcoming implementation of VAT and excise taxes on fuel is expected to...

Ethiopia, Botswana Deepen Bilateral Ties with Rooted Shared Values on African Unity & Multilateralism

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) – Botswana and Ethiopia have been building strong bilateral ties, with both countries expressing renewed commitment to strengthening existing cooperation in key areas, including agriculture, aviation, trade, and...

Companies Eager to Expand Eco-Friendly Solutions in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Companies engaged in renewable energy technologies in Ethiopia are keen to expand their environmentally friendly solutions, particularly in off-grid areas, while contributing to global efforts to tackle...

Profit alone should not be Africa aviation industry's driving force

Kenya Airways officially commences direct flights to London Gatwick, boosting UK connectivity. [Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard] The African airline industry faces profound operational and financial challenges, yet its role in national development...

PSS launches Ethiopia’s first...

Premier Switch Solutions (PSS), in partnership with global payments leader MasterCard, has unveiled Ethiopia’s first locally verified, world-class online payment verification system, marking a new era in digital payment security for the country....

Nigeria, California explore investment collaboration

Nigeria’s bid to deepen foreign investment received a boost as the California-Africa Climate and Economic Partnership delegation met with business leaders in Lagos to explore opportunities in the film industry, technology, renewable energy and...

Envoy speaks at FPCCI’s meeting ‘Pakistan and Ethiopia face many similar challenges’

Ethiopia Gazettes Provisional Tariff Concessions, Advancing AfCFTA Implementation

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs), marking a significant step toward the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement....

Floated Currency Promise Meets Hard Reality

As a demonstration of its firepower, the Central Bank floated 150 million dollars on August 5, with 28 banks bidding at a weighted average of 138 Br. Several commercial banks disclosed their foreign currency disbursements following the auction...

2025 ACS2: Africa to host global climate action in Addis Ababa

BY NGOZI A NWANKWO No fewer than 45 African Heads of State, climate experts, and global stakeholders will converge in Addis Ababa from September 8th to 10th, 2025, for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2). The summit is a pivotal moment to...

Fashion industry’s energy, water impact hits women hardest

The global fashion industry is facing mounting scrutiny over its environmental and social impact, with a new report highlighting how energy-intensive production, excessive water usage and entrenched gender inequalities are shaping the sector’s...

Nigeria’s debt to W’Bank IDA hits $18.2bn – Report

Nigeria has retained its position as the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association, with outstanding obligations of $18.2bn as of June 30, 2025. This marks a rise from $16.5bn in June 2024, representing a...

Public Finance, Governance, Justice And Development: Keynote Address By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President And Chairman, Boards Of Directors, African Development Bank Group At The 2025 Kenya Law Society Conference - August 15, 2025

(MENAFN- APO Group) PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed...

International Solar Alliance Committed to Intensifying Ethiopia’s Solar Development

Addis Ababa, August 16, 2025 (ENA)— The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening support toward fulfilling the huge potential of solar development in Ethiopia. Commending the nation's macroeconomic reform...

Japan and Africa Forge Stronger Investment Ties at TICAD9

A high-level side event at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development aimed to unlock more Japanese investment in Africa. Co-hosted by ATIDI, MUFG, and NEXI, the gathering brought together government officials, investors, and...

Abiy Ahmed Ali war crimes spark global Calls for international investigation in Ethiopia

Abiy Ahmed’s domestic and international image quickly transformed after his first year in office. Inside Ethiopia, he was hailed as a reformer. Citizens admired his promises about democracy, his push for more freedom of speech, and his efforts to...

Ethiopian Opposition Party Calls for Global Action against Egypt’s Obstruction to Equitable Utilization of Nile

Addis Ababa, August 14, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia’s opposition party, the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA) has called on the international community to reject Egypt’s obstructionism to equitable utilization of Nile and to uphold Ethiopia's sovereign...

DPM Temesgen Launches 62.6 Billion Birr Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway Project

Addis Ababa, August 19, 2025 (ENA) -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has launched today the construction of a 144-kilometer Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway which will be carried out with an outlay of 62.6 billion birr obtained from the World...

Ethiopia Targets to Secure 50,000 Metric Tons of Harvest for Emergency Reserve

Addis Ababa, August 14, 2025 (ENA)—The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (EDRMC) has set a target to add 50,000 metric tons of agricultural produce to the country's emergency reserve during the current Meher (main rainy season) of 2017...

Ethiopia, Uganda Agree to Make Efforts to Ensure Fair, Equitable Utilization of Transboundary Water Resources

Addis Ababa, August 14, 2025 (ENA) – Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, today held discussions with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation of the Republic of Uganda, Mulimba...