Muluken Yewondwossen

1 month ago | capitalethiopia.com | Muluken Yewondwossen

Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL), one of the nation’s leading foreign exchange earners, has issued a final ultimatum to local banks, demanding a reduction in service charges for foreign currency transactions. In a letter dated February 14, ESL raised significant concerns about the excessive fees imposed by domestic banks for transfers to its account at Citi Bank, warning that these high charges are undermining its operations and competitiveness.

1 month ago | capitalethiopia.com | Muluken Yewondwossen

Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has been granted exclusive rights to manage cargo from key international trade routes. The Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA) has issued a long-anticipated notice to industry stakeholders, marking a significant milestone in the deregulation of Ethiopia’s multimodal transport industry. This development comes one year after the government granted permits to new entrants, ending ESL’s nearly 15-year monopoly in the sector.

1 month ago | news.agropages.com | Muluken Yewondwossen |Contributing Authors

By Muluken YewondwossenIn a historic move, Ethiopia has approved the commercial release of insect protected maize, following several years of rigorous efforts. Alongside transgenic maize, the government has also authorized the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) cotton varieties. The decision, made by the National Variety Release Committee (NVRC), represents a significant advancement for the country’s agricultural sector.

1 month ago | capitalethiopia.com | Muluken Yewondwossen

In a historic move, Ethiopia has approved the commercial release of insect protected maize, following several years of rigorous efforts. Alongside transgenic maize, the government has also authorized the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) cotton varieties. The decision, made by the National Variety Release Committee (NVRC), represents a significant advancement for the country’s agricultural sector.

2 months ago | capitalethiopia.com | Muluken Yewondwossen

The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, has announced its commitment to fostering competition in the multimodal transport sector by permitting new operators to enter the market alongside the state-owned Ethiopia Shipping and Logistics (ESL). This decision represents a significant shift in Ethiopia’s logistics landscape, which has long been dominated by ESL.