Wosen
@olympus
English expat in Ethiopia
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102 posts
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About me
English
Lives in Addis Ababa
Speaks English,Amharic
Registration: 04 June 2009
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do business in Ethiopia by Mwobobia
I would like to do business in Ethiopia dealing in clothes,leather shoes,handbags and electronics i.e buying them from Ethiopia and selling them in Kenya. are there any govt redtapes to impede this?. thanks.
It is an excellent idea the government highly incourages an export to any where in the world. How are you planning on doing it. If you need any help or info in box me we can discuss further. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Addis Ababa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Addis Ababa Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Hi Julian I will be happy to organise such a meet up it is a great idea. Read More
Need Help.... by gen28man456
Just landed yesterday and have no idea to find out the best shopping center and cheapest private transportation. huufftt
Welcome to addis there are a few shopping malls around bole road,dembel center Getu commercial and Jambo on bole medehanealem rd but the biggest shopping(open market) is in merkato but i would advise you go with someone local to get the best deal ... Read More
tv by demha
Hi there am coming to Ethiopia next month can some one tell me what is the duty tax tey charge if i want bring 52inch and up, for plasma or lcd TV?
the tax for a 52inch lcd or plasma would be around 12000-15000 Birr.regarding tax for a car would depend on the engine size of the car and the make and I would not recommend you to bring a right hand drive. Read More
fun time by olympus
we should organize a get together before Christmas it would be a nice opportunity to have expats Christmas party/get together somewhere in town.
do you want to go to sodere?hey whats up hope all is well give me a call when in addis 0911217901 we might be able to do some work together since you are in the tour operator business. Wosen Olympus Read More
I Am looking for Ethiopean Saxofon Teacher in Addis Abebe by jayyam
I want to contact with mussicians from Addis abebe,Specially sax player with experience in Ethio Jazz Style. Thanks
My name is Manu, saxphonist/musician pls do contact me email manu.yilma@gmail.com or my cell 0912600553. Am a friend of olympus. Read More
international phone card by mangena74
Hi everyone, can anyone help please. I live in uk and my girlfriend is in ethiopia. I call her at least everyday and i use vadafone pay as go sim card which is 40p a min to call a mobile in ethiopia. Does anyone know any cheaper international phone ...
I am glad it worked out for you enjoy. all the best. Read More
international phone card by mangena74
Hi everyone, can anyone help please. I live in uk and my girlfriend is in ethiopia. I call her at least everyday and i use vadafone pay as go sim card which is 40p a min to call a mobile in ethiopia. Does anyone know any cheaper international phone ...
Hi there i understand exactly what u mean there are no calling cards in ethiopia but what u should do is to buy a card called talk home it is available in most news agents in uk and it gives u about one hour talk time i was recently in london and i ... Read More
fun time by olympus
we should organize a get together before Christmas it would be a nice opportunity to have expats Christmas party/get together somewhere in town.
It would be nice to meet up in addis ababa. Jazz night at tayto hotel sounds a great night out in a group am sure this would be a nice start up to get the expats meet up and exchange experiances, ideas and enjoy live music. Feel free to suggest ... Read More
fun time
we should organize a get together before Christmas it would be a nice opportunity to have expats Christmas party/get together somewhere in town. Read More
Arab Restaurants by kh_hu2006
Where in Addis can I find Arab Restaurants (Yemeni, Arab Gulf, Lebanese, Syrian)? Also, what is the area preffered for living for Arab-speaking familly? Thanks,
Arab restaurants in addis : aladin restaurant just off bole road on the way to japan embassy, lebaneese restaurant wolo sefer,alsulatan near atlas hotel..... I hope this will get you started Read More
thinking of moving to Ethiopia by merontef
Hi everyone i m thinking of moving to Ethiopia. Because life in europe is meaningless ( my life is train,work and sleep)as the french say boulot metro dodo so i want to change . i would like to be able to enjoy life while working. any ideas how i ...
Hi everyone i m thinking of moving to Ethiopia. Because life in europe is meaningless ( my life is train,work and sleep)as the french say boulot metro dodo so i want to change . i would like to be able to enjoy life while working. any ideas how i ... Read More
Two/three week holiday in Ethopia by daisym23
Hi, my partner and I are planning a trip to Ethopia at the end of December. Can anyone recommend a good tour operator. We would like to tour the historical route. Would getting a personal driver/car be a good option? We wouldn't mind renting a ...
Hi hope all is well I have a hotel apartment in addis ababa. We offer or refer to the most reliable and good travel and tour agents and car rental companies for our customers one of them is Adika Travel and Tour well organized and value for money or ... Read More
where is a good place to purchase tools in Addis or Arba Minch? by ttrieder
I need to purchase some cordless drills (like Dewalt 18volt) some welding tools, solar panels, power tools, etc.... They can be good used ones or brand new. Are there any good quality tool stores in either of these two cities? Thank you!!
Please send me the quantities you want and I will be able to direct you to the right place to shop tools and solar panels in Addis Ababa. Read More
Sports/Fitness Centres in Addis Ababa by Keziah1010
Hi All, I am moving to Addis Ababa soon and would like to know if anyone can recommend a gym/fitness centre. Thank you.
There are fitness centers almost in every corner of the city. Where are you going to be residing in Addis ? I will recommend a good one close to your home or work place. Look forward to have you in Addis. Read More