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Lives in Addis Ababa

Registration: 22 March 2009

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suave replied to a thread
11 years ago
export456

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.

suave

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

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12 years ago
suave

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

suave

Dear all, Lonely Planet, the global travel guidebook company, has named Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as one of the world’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

suave replied to a thread
12 years ago
Katyiona

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 ...

suave

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

suave replied to a thread
12 years ago
ricer

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 ...

suave

Laphto, next to St.Gabriel Church would be worth checking. Read More

suave replied to a thread
12 years ago
ScotlandLisa

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 ...

suave

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

suave replied to a thread
12 years ago
suave

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

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

suave replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

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 ...

suave

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

suave replied to a thread
12 years ago
tominharar

Anyone Coming to Live in Ethiopia? by tominharar

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suave

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

suave replied to a thread
12 years ago
chipy66

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 ...

suave

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

suave replied to a thread
13 years ago
The Happy Migrant

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

suave

Addis Ababa. Moderatly Warm throughout the year; nice and beautiful people; many expats; and life is cheap. Read More

suave replied to a thread
13 years ago
bonita100

what is more important in life... love or sex ? by bonita100

:P naughty question hehe

suave

Love is a gift; sex is a commodity. Read More

suave replied to a thread
13 years ago
tominharar

Anyone Coming to Live in Ethiopia? by tominharar

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suave

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

suave replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julie

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 ...

suave

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

suave replied to a thread
13 years ago
Nuke4Breakfast

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 ...

suave

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

suave replied to a thread
13 years ago
julioag

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 ...

suave

Hi Julioag, Adding one zero to what you previously indicated would be the minimum for an expat to just survive in Addis. Read More