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meter69

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Registration: 03 March 2012

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8 years ago
singhsk2006

case history about existing land leaser by singhsk2006

Dear Friend, nice to see your reply...my id is xxx .....i want to take land on lease for farming from ethiopian gov ..i want to know the case history about existing land leaser ...whether their projects are viable or any problem from gov or from ...

meter69

Hello once you have your land agriculture is a business in Ethiopia, but the problem is getting the land, that might take you more then a year. 1. a lot of local will offer you land.....I have land, lets make a joint venture...never heard that ... Read More

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8 years ago
Nebster

Looking for attorney or consultant with expertiese in Addis housing by Nebster

Hi, Is there an attorney in addis ababa who does rental contracts, etc? Or if not an attorney, are there real-estate management companies? I'm interested to in someone who has the knowledge of the local housing market and regulations - ...

meter69

getting a lawyer or attorney is realy realy difficult 1. mostly they just past and coppy but want to charge you lots of money 2. having a lawyer or attorney does not give you securety 3. indevidual contracts a very difficult in ET a. the lawyers ... Read More

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8 years ago
chrisdhyr

Opportunities in Ethiopia by chrisdhyr

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone on here can give me some direction I have heard that Ethiopia is home to a bubbling start-up scene, and that there is a lot of Chinese investment going into the land; I have a good understanding of the Chinese ...

meter69

hello Chris, yes in ethiopia is a Kind of "boom" but be carefull 1. enterprener ship as we know it is not recognissed by most goverment offices, thez want investors!!! thez want big dollars to come in first. 2. zou need a investment ... Read More

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8 years ago
Crazy69

where can buy opel stones in addis ababa by Crazy69

Hi. I am from Switzerland .end of this month I am planing to move Ethopia .and thinking to start a small buisness in gemstone.can any one help me to know that which place i can buy cheap price rough opel stones in addia ababa. Thanks in advance.

meter69

hello be very carefull with this, as far as I know do you need a licience to join this Business, unless you are a Tourist and just buy for your own demand (also with paper). The Control on the Airport is strickt and they find all which is a Kind ... Read More

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8 years ago
Lidia-Gedamu

English/German speaking Jobs in Addis by Lidia-Gedamu

Hi People, my name is Lidia Gedamu. I am thinking of moving to Addis next year.... but I need a Job! Currently I work as a Team Manager, but ild like to change and or do something different. If anyone knows anything, let me know! Thanks!!

meter69

must this job be in Addis or what is about country side, we are operating in Sodo Wolayta, if this would be intresting please contact me directly for info we are establishing a farm for export fruit and vegetable mother company is in Frankfurt ... Read More

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10 years ago
nomad2014

How Safe is Dilla? Any expats there? Your advice about Dilla plz by nomad2014

Hi all, I have been offered a teaching position at the University of Dilla. I would be grateful for any information you could share about the town as I'm not able to find anything on Dilla the internet except that it is on the Addis-Nairobi ...

meter69

hahahaha that is a good one, no for sure not, even if there is a five starr it will be african five starr, in Hawassa yes, or lets say they call themself five star Read More

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10 years ago
nomad2014

How Safe is Dilla? Any expats there? Your advice about Dilla plz by nomad2014

Hi all, I have been offered a teaching position at the University of Dilla. I would be grateful for any information you could share about the town as I'm not able to find anything on Dilla the internet except that it is on the Addis-Nairobi ...

meter69

hello all, I realy have to day that in over 12 years in Ethiopia I never had any Situation while I was Walking the streets of any town, not in the day and not at night! There is no reasons to worry while you walk, beeing a men or a female, it ... Read More

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10 years ago
nomad2014

How Safe is Dilla? Any expats there? Your advice about Dilla plz by nomad2014

Hi all, I have been offered a teaching position at the University of Dilla. I would be grateful for any information you could share about the town as I'm not able to find anything on Dilla the internet except that it is on the Addis-Nairobi ...

meter69

Hello I will go next week to Dilla, for the first time, but with 12 years in Ethiopia I can tell you some General info. To have a guard at the house is common for most People even local People, but honestly all my guards where mostly sleeping, ... Read More

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10 years ago
Aasefa321

How much money would I need to lease 500 ha of land in Humera by Aasefa321

I would like to move to Ethiopia an invest in sesame production I would particularly like the humera area. Any advice on how difficult the process will be to acquire the land. And what the requirements are for say 500 ha.

meter69

hello we used new tractors, due that it is more difficult for non ethiopian to get second Hand mashine into Ethiopia. I can recomend claas tractors from south africa, due that their is a good claas work shop in Addis. Please look in the ... Read More

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10 years ago
Aasefa321

How much money would I need to lease 500 ha of land in Humera by Aasefa321

I would like to move to Ethiopia an invest in sesame production I would particularly like the humera area. Any advice on how difficult the process will be to acquire the land. And what the requirements are for say 500 ha.

meter69

Hello second Hand tractors will do well, if they have some Thing around 4000 MSH (mashine hours) not more, check the brand, the best tractor has no value if you cant get spearparts , good market for second Hand is south africa beside this you ... Read More

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10 years ago
meter69

100% solar powered irrigation system - Internships Wanted by meter69

hello, we are in the proces of instalating a 100% solar powered irrgation System on a commercial scale of 50ha, will be the biggest of its Technology in Ethiopia and fully stett up by the private sectore (no NGO) If any one would be intrested to ...

meter69

That sounds good, please contact me directly with private message oliver Read More

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10 years ago
Aasefa321

How much money would I need to lease 500 ha of land in Humera by Aasefa321

I would like to move to Ethiopia an invest in sesame production I would particularly like the humera area. Any advice on how difficult the process will be to acquire the land. And what the requirements are for say 500 ha.

meter69

I can not say so or confirm this, this would Need some more Detail planing 1. you can use a local bank loan by the Development Bank, which will finance up to 70% of your Project,.... see Details 2. it depending how you plan your cash flow, you ... Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ethiopia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ethiopia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

meter69

welcome, but you should tell us a bit more about your skills and intrest in work, so People can give you good advise. Oliver Read More

meter69 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Suwa Sedeta

Largest market in Africa, MERCATO by Suwa Sedeta

Here is few things about Mercato Mercato is the largest open air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Mercato is ...

meter69

I remeber a nice storry on this, some years ago, Ethiopia was going through some difficult political Problems through the election, we remember all, I was watching the News on BBC to catch latest Information as all of us. Suddenly a BBC journalist ... Read More

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10 years ago
Suwa Sedeta

History of Addis Ababa by Suwa Sedeta

This is a very small part from the history of Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The site of Addis Ababa was chosen by Empress Taytu Betul and the city was founded in 1886 by her husband, Emperor Menelik II. The name of the city Addis Ababa ...

meter69

Thanks a lot, very intresting, would like to see more post on history, just short Points, will try to add something I have to digg out. Oliver Read More