Meet the Boss: Amsalu Alemayehu, CEO, Wasasa Microfinance (Ethiopia) Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2017 ‘I don’t relax much.’
Ethiopia can convert its youth bulge from a problem into an opportunity Published by Sosina Bezu on 24 April 2017 Ethiopia’s demographic profile mirrors China’s in the 1980s and of East Asian countries in the 1950s.
French hotel group backing Ethiopia with over 1,000 new rooms Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2017 One of Addis Ababa’s appeals is its significant air linkages.
New African railways ride on Chinese loans Published by Salem Solomon and Falastine Iman on 30 January 2017 Funding railways benefits China by connecting ports and facilitating the movement of raw commodities that are badly needed to fuel China’s development.
Fashionomics 101: An African industry that could be worth $15bn by 2021 Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2016 The African Development Bank is trying to increase the continent’s share of the global fashion value chain.
Ethiopia’s emerging wine industry luring consumers locally and abroad Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2016 A plan hatched a decade ago by the former Ethiopian Prime Minister is starting to take off.
Addis Ababa airport – a view into a parallel world Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2016 The four hours I spent waiting for my next flight provided some comfort in the wake of Trump, Brexit and growing nationalism.
Could Ivanka Trump shoes soon be made in Ethiopia? Published by Kate Douglas on 11 October 2016 The brand is produced by Chinese shoe manufacturer Huajian Group, which is steadily moving production to Ethiopia.
Calvin Klein owner could source 25% of its production from Africa in five years Published by Kate Douglas on 26 September 2016 Eastern Africa has the potential to compete with clothing manufacturing giants like China and Bangladesh.
Ethiopia: Import substitution likely to be a growing theme Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 30 August 2016 The Ethiopian government is pushing hard to boost the country’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Overlooked rural consumers a potentially important market Published by Boston Consulting Group on 26 July 2016 Boston Consulting Group identifies rural consumers and Ethiopia as two promising opportunities for multinationals.
Ecobank identifies five hot spots for investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2016 Some countries are still growing fast on the back of increasingly diversified economies, an expanding consumer class and rising capital inflows.
Private equity fund bosses on doing deals in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2016 A growing number of private equity players are setting up shop in Ethiopia, but it’s not all smooth sailing.
Private equity firm explains why it is backing an Ethiopian dairy processor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2016 Despite being home to the largest cattle population in Africa, Ethiopia continues to import dairy products from other nations.
