suave
American expat in Ethiopia
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Lives in Addis Ababa
Registration: 22 March 2009
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Reg: Agricultural Business by export456
Hi All I am new here. I am want to move to Ethiopia next month. I want to cultivate land on lease base. Please let me know any of you know how I can lease land in Ethipia and terms and conditions for it.
Export 456, You will be required to prepare a sound business plan/ feasibility study, show proof of at least 30% of the total investment capital to be invested, apply to Investment agency and Ministry of Agriculture for land lease. Land lease from ... Read More
How do you rate Addis Ababa as an expat destination by suave
Based on the available facilities for accommodation, recreation, education,etc, how do you rate Addis Ababa as an expat destination? Suave
Dear all, Lonely Planet, the global travel guidebook company, has named Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as one of the worldÂ’s best cities to visit in 2013. Lonely Planet placed Addis Ababa 9th in a top 10 cities list in its Best in Travel 2013 ... Read More
Spousal Visa and working restrictions by Katyiona
Hi there! I have an offer of employment and hope to be moving to Ethiopia soon, my partner will be accompanying me. Will he be able get paid employment for the duration of my work permit? Can my company organise this? Or is this not possible? If ...
Katy, Yes, he needs a separate Business Visa and work permit in order to be able to work and earn in Ethiopia. Sincerely, Suave Read More
Arrived in Addis Ababa by ricer
Hi All, I arrived in Addis on Monday and I'm working and living in Nefas Silk Lafto Sub City. I know the forum has been talking about shopping, entertainment, activities all pointing towards city centre/bole road etc. Does anybody have any advice ...
Laphto, next to St.Gabriel Church would be worth checking. Read More
What is there for families to do? Will be living in Addis Ababa by ScotlandLisa
My husband has been offered a 2 year project. The whole family is considering coming out on this adventure. We would live in Addis Ababa. I know very little about the country in terms of day to day living. I have statistics for weather, size etc ...
Ethiopia: A growing country on fast progress Friendly, religious and God fearing people Security is not an issue Weather is one of the best in the globe (9 months of sun shine, 3 months of rain) Multinational companies are rushing to ... Read More
How do you rate Addis Ababa as an expat destination by suave
Based on the available facilities for accommodation, recreation, education,etc, how do you rate Addis Ababa as an expat destination? Suave
Yes, this country is underdeveloped, but fast growing and catching up. According to The Economist, the most prestigious and authoritative newspaper trusted by global investors, Ethiopia is the third fastest growing country in the world next to India ... Read More
Doing business in Ethiopia by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Ethiopia? Is it complicated to register a company in Ethiopia? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Ethiopia? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
1)are foreign investors welcome in Ethiopia? Yes, They are very welcome 2)Is it complicated to register a company in Ethiopia? What is the procedure? It is simple: draw memorandum and articles; have copies of your passport; rent an office and ... Read More
Anyone Coming to Live in Ethiopia? by tominharar
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Hi there!! Is there any national website where organisations post job vacancies in Ethiopia? If there exist such a web could someone share it, please? Thank you very much in advance Immaethiojobs.com, ezega.com Read More
EVDO stick/Internet Questions? by chipy66
Hey im moving to ethiopia in about a month. I can buy an evdo stick from someone here for $100. Is that a good deal? how much are they usually? Also apparently this one is about 1-2 years old. Are there quicker ones out now? Is there a monthly ...
Yes, $100 is way too expensive. You can have a brand new one for Birr 1,200 ($70) at any electronics store in Addis. Cheers! Read More
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant
Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama
Addis Ababa. Moderatly Warm throughout the year; nice and beautiful people; many expats; and life is cheap. Read More
what is more important in life... love or sex ? by bonita100
:P naughty question hehe
Love is a gift; sex is a commodity. Read More
Anyone Coming to Live in Ethiopia? by tominharar
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Empress, Cars being assembled in Ethiopia are being sold in the range of Birr 250,000 to Birr 300,000 (USD 14.5K to USD 17.4K) Cheers! Read More
Successful job interview in Ethiopia by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Ethiopia can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Ethiopia ? What happens during the ...
Do's 1) Tell me about yourself- this is like a cliche everywhere. Be prepared to elaborate about your academic and professional life, from your elementary school to your last employer 2) Elaborate, even the simple technical stuff- Ethiopian are ... Read More
Starting to live in Addis by Nuke4Breakfast
Hi everyone I am italian 26 yo and I will come to live in addis around 10th of january for work. I have some questions and probably here is the best place where to get some answers! 1 there are some gym where to practice sports ar at last do some ...
Hi Nuke, 1) Addis has various gyms for all age/income groups in many locations 2) The internet is improving significantly since the introduction of EVDO, a wireless internet system. I've been using that now for more than 2 years and there is no ... Read More
Moving to Addis by julioag
Hello Everyone! I am Julio From Colombia. I have an interesting job offer in Addis, and the monthly salary is USD 235. I would like to know if you can help me. Is it enough for covering basic expenses? If i move i will be sharing flat with some ...
Hi Julioag, Adding one zero to what you previously indicated would be the minimum for an expat to just survive in Addis. Read More