Capital Ethiopia

Capital Ethiopia

Capital, also referred to as Capital Ethiopia, is a weekly business newspaper from Ethiopia, produced and distributed by Crown Publishing Plc. This publication comes out every Sunday and has been in circulation since its launch in December 1998. With a strong focus on business, it proudly claims to be "the paper that supports free enterprise."

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#418269

Ethiopia

#807

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  • 1 month ago | capitalethiopia.com

    The Ethiopian government has announced an updated timeline for finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with G20 countries, aimed at restructuring debt repayments that account for nearly a third of its total external debt. The government has also committed to expediting negotiations with international bondholders. Ethiopia was one of the first nations to seek debt […]

  • 2 months 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.

  • 2 months 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.

  • Mar 3, 2025 | 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.

  • Feb 24, 2025 | capitalethiopia.com | Alazar Kebede

    Tax collection is essential for any government to generate revenue and fund public services. However, when tax collection mechanisms become overly complicated or burdensome, they can hinder economic growth, create inefficiencies, and encourage tax evasion. One such issue that has become a growing concern in many countries is the excessive number of checkpoints for tax collection.