Seven untapped business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2016 What opportunities are yet to be exploited?
Six stunning African attractions to visit on your next business trip Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2016 Take some time off to see these impressive places.
Private equity firm discusses Ethiopia pharma investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2016 UK-based private equity firm 54 Capital has entered Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical market through an investment into Addis Pharmaceutical Factory.
Talking Business: Ethiopia – opportunities, challenges and myths Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 November 2015 Insight into doing business in Ethiopia.
Commodity exchanges in Africa: Lessons from Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 November 2015 ‘We can’t make progress if we look at what we don’t have and wait until everything in place,’ says Solomon Edossa, former chief information officer of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange.
A look at the ‘gigantic’ infrastructure project to connect Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2015 The US$26bn Lamu Port-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) transport corridor is expected to improve commercial linkages in the region.
Talking business with the founder of Ethiopia’s Kaldi’s Coffee chain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 November 2015 Kaldi’s Coffee has been described at Ethiopia’s version of Starbucks. We talk to founder Tseday Asrat.
Kenya seeking foreign investment to ramp up food production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2015 Despite having vast areas of arable land and over 75% of the population involved in farming, Kenya remains a net food importer.
Ethiopia has undersupply of branded hotel chains Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2015 Hotel operators could benefit from Ethiopia’s growing tourism sector, rising business travel and Addis Ababa’s position as the continent’s diplomatic capital.
The buzz surrounding Ethiopian coffee Published by Sierk Plaat on 14 September 2015 Ethiopia’s coffee potential is being stifled by downstream hurdles in the coffee value chain.
Linking US-based investors with opportunities in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2015 Renew makes it possible for Americans to make small investments in Africa, and gradually build confidence in the continent and the opportunities it offers.
The changing face of Ethiopia Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 1 July 2015 An assertive nation flexes its economic muscle.
Q&A: Why Ethiopia ‘just cannot be ignored anymore’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 June 2015 Addis Alemayehou, managing partner of advertising agency 251 Communications, talks about the opportunities in the Ethiopian market.
Talking the business of fashion with Ethiopian designer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 May 2015 “I started from the bottom, but I have an opportunity to make it to the top and live a life that is beyond paying my bills.”