
oliver sodo
German expat in Ethiopia
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About me
German
Lives in Sodo, Southern Nations, Nation
Speaks German, English
Registration: 20 June 2017
Is beer the favorite drink in Madagascar? by Pepindo
Good day,Do you think that beer is one of the most popular drinks in Madagascar? Would you embrace a new Madagascar craft beer brand made with local ingredients?
@patswald sorry to ask you, but your name seems a bit German Read More
Is beer the favorite drink in Madagascar? by Pepindo
Good day,Do you think that beer is one of the most popular drinks in Madagascar? Would you embrace a new Madagascar craft beer brand made with local ingredients?
Hello Pepindo,Hop is a so called long day plant, which needs for flower induction long days as we have in the northern hemisphere during summer, in this time the daily sunshine -time in hours can reach the genetic fixed time in hours, which this ... Read More
Is beer the favorite drink in Madagascar? by Pepindo
Good day,Do you think that beer is one of the most popular drinks in Madagascar? Would you embrace a new Madagascar craft beer brand made with local ingredients?
hello i worked mainl in east africa mainland in research. barley should work, mainly in the highland but needs checking of rain season or irrigation...as well a carefull selection of the varieties, but I would suggest to look at ethiopia, whihch has ... Read More
Diaspora Investors - happy with it?
Hello all,we left Ethiopia in 2020 (me German and my wife Ethiopian). I wonder if Ethiopian Daisporas are happy with their decission to invest in Ethiopia?Is it as promissing as the Ethiopian government is promoting this now, even setting up ... Read More
Is beer the favorite drink in Madagascar? by Pepindo
Good day,Do you think that beer is one of the most popular drinks in Madagascar? Would you embrace a new Madagascar craft beer brand made with local ingredients?
@Stahlschrank hope is a very typical long day plant, meaning it needs for sure more than 16 hours of daylight to produce the right quality. I have been in african agriculture research and I have never came across a succesfull hope growing in Africa. Read More
Small Business by mustafahuk
Good morning I'm an expat who likes to come, invest and settle in Ethiopia. My girlfriend is an Ethiopian, does that make a difference to my legal status in Ethiopia as an Expat?
The fact of having a girl friend does not make any change, unless you marrie, but even this will take you 2 years before you can recieve legal status based on a marriage. A small business is not really supported by the government, foreign investors ... Read More
Long stay after marriage (visa/resident/dependant pass?) by Newvel
Hello members, I would like to clarify some questions 1) children yellow card I have 2 kids, father is ethiopian, children have Russian citizenship and I don't want to change it for them so only get yellow cards 1st child was born in Addis and ...
The question is your status in Ethiopia, do you have a work permit and holding a resident permit 1. for the ethiopian child, she should get if father is existing a 5 year visa in her passport, this will continue until she / he is 18 years old. Was ... Read More
Can a foreigner purchase land in Ethiopia to create a farm ? by Corine1990
Hello, A few years ago, in Ethiopia, it was possible to rent "one hectare of land" for "less than one US$ a year". Source http://www.rfi.fr/contenu/20100409-terres-africaines-louer According to the article below, which was ...
Hello all, what Kebede is explaining is correct, only in practice some details have to be considered. 1. Before you go into a lease agreement you must become a "official investor" and hold a investment licence, which needs a paid up ... Read More
land for sale or rentq by Freedom47
looking to build a home and farm for my family and neighbors near water lots of fish were would be a good place and cheap too
i have been nearly all my life working on land, my experince never make a compromise in the land recrutment, it will come back to you and you will have to pay the bill...meaning "does not be a rich area..." consider every compromise on the ... Read More
Demand for child care centers in Addis? by Freyu
Hello everyone, I am Firew Ippel. I live in the suburb of Chicago. I will be finishing my undergraduate degree in the coming December. I am new to this forum site. I would appreciate your inputs and comments about the Child care centers in Addis ...
Hello our daughter is now at Regina day care, this was the most easy decision I ever mad in Ethiopia, I walked in and it was clear, that is the best place I can find for my daughter, we just love the place, big garden, 2 horses, a lot of activities ... Read More
land for sale or rentq by Freedom47
looking to build a home and farm for my family and neighbors near water lots of fish were would be a good place and cheap too
Not easy to find such dream 1. land for house is limited by law in a very low scale of sqm, Needs realy deep Research what and how it works. As well Needs to be Ethiopian!!! 2. ok, you can request land via a Investment licience for a farm and you ... Read More
Having a Baby in Addis - foreign father. by Carritopia
I went to Ethiopia and fell in love with a beautiful girl and we're now expecting a baby. There's no plan for her to leave Ethiopia. My name is Negus Born and living in England, my heritage - St Kitts & Nevis, St Vincent and Jewish. On ...
Hello 1. it is your child, but this needs fast legal prove! Due that you are british contact the embassy and ask them on details on your fathership. In General it will require a genetic test, you need to know which lab has the registration by the ... Read More
employment recommendation by adam-2516
Hello! I am Ethiopian origin but never grew up there. I am from United States . I would like to live in Addis for mainly to learn language, culture and maybe potentially start a business. While I live there, I would also like to work. I am seeking ...
Hello if this is the case you should try to contact some NGOs, this will be easy and must not be only in Addis as well Hawassa. As well look at the internet job postings at ethiojobs.....best HP for vaccancy! Poltry is difficult ok I am not a ... Read More
employment recommendation by adam-2516
Hello! I am Ethiopian origin but never grew up there. I am from United States . I would like to live in Addis for mainly to learn language, culture and maybe potentially start a business. While I live there, I would also like to work. I am seeking ...
hello let me try to replay 1. finding a job is not easy, you face a high number of competition, unemployment is high and if some one employees a non ethiopian he must defend why a expat and not a local employment! That means often if you are not a ... Read More
Looking for business partner in Ethiopia.. by venki sssp
Hi, I have 20years GULF experience in interior works, presently in India. Planning to come to Ethiopia to start a interior business, seriously looking for business partner who can invest as sleeping or working partner. If anyone serious, please ...
Hello to strat a business in Ethiopia, with looking for a partner is a hard and diffcult road, beside that the officials are requesting certain criterias you must fullfill! 1. You can open a company as a non Ethiopia with out any local partner! ... Read More
Do I need an Ethiopian Bank Account? by WildHeart
Hello! I will be moving to Addis Ababa in January 2018, and will be doing some self employment tutoring work to support myself for the year that I am there. Can anyone give me advice on whether I need to open a bank account in Addis, or if I can ...
To deposit into a US Bank Account from Ethiopia is nearly impossible, for this you have to full fill several points. For expat employees it is possible to send money out of the country, but you need a work permit, a work contract stating this, a ... Read More
Shea Butter by hnajee
Does anybody know if Shea Butter is produced in Ethiopia. Read it is I may be contacted on:
Hello Seble, I realy do not get you, and if you care for trees you should look at the history of Greece, by the way its even a own discipline at Universety so called "Forest History" and use this knowledge for the good of the Ethiopian ... Read More
Shea Butter by hnajee
Does anybody know if Shea Butter is produced in Ethiopia. Read it is I may be contacted on:
Interesting statement that the tree is in dangerous due to investors! Can you please give some more facts on this, due that it is a hard allegation which needs prove! I am asking because 1. I am a Forestry Engineer! 2. I am a so called ... Read More
Do I need an Ethiopian Bank Account? by WildHeart
Hello! I will be moving to Addis Ababa in January 2018, and will be doing some self employment tutoring work to support myself for the year that I am there. Can anyone give me advice on whether I need to open a bank account in Addis, or if I can ...
Hello opening a bank account in Ethiopia is easy and fast. The point is that you can not expect the same service as you are most likely used at home. Ok online banking is by now days possible but in general the Ethiopian Business World is still ... Read More
I am hoping you can help? by Ethiopian friend
Hi I am hoping you can help? My auntie is living in Ethiopia and has been for 25 years. She has just arrived home from a recent trip back to England to news that because she is over 60 years old she is no longer allowed to stay in the country and ...
Hello the truth is a big ? specialy in Ethiopia even authoreties do not follow the law and civil service people often follow half knowledge. Always double check, do not make decissions on one source of information! 1. visit the homepage of ... Read More
new resident permit regulation "special dedicated non ethiopian"
hello all, in the last days more and more people are telling me that a new resident permit for non Ethiopian is on the way, they called this a yellow card. currently we have 2, a.) the green, which I have as a investor and b.) a blue one mainly for ... Read More
business property by Lemen.neh
I want to buy a beach front property in Adama or Deberzeit, Ethiopia for a business. What is the average price to buy a land? Please help. SB
Add also possible, but takes long time and needs back up by officials is to take over land from farmers as a investor (you need to present a good plan) is the compensation, but alos quite expensive and will use a lot of your cash. general ... Read More
business property by Lemen.neh
I want to buy a beach front property in Adama or Deberzeit, Ethiopia for a business. What is the average price to buy a land? Please help. SB
Hello I do not understand, Adama has no beach front, beside the Awash River around 7 km outside the town but realy nice! Deberzeit has some lakes but most land is already given to investors. In general a lot of land is for sale in the country, ... Read More
would love to make new friends here from around the world! by Annkile
My name is Ann-Kathrin. I'm from Germany and I arrived in Addis two weeks ago. I'm working for a Fashion College. I would love to make new friends here from around the world! Please get in touch with me! Love Ann
Hello even if I am fare in the south of Ethiopia, go and check out the Le Louvre Hotel near British Embassy, that is quite a international but as well Ethiopian meeting point for serious people. Nice beer garden, good food, friendly owner. Oliver Read More
Is there an agency that can provide House Maids in Addis Ababa? by Nebster
Hi All, I'm looking to see how much a house maid would cost in Addis Ababa, and if there are any websites or agencies that I can contact that provide this service? I'm ok with a live-in maid or one that would come in for a few hours per ...
Hello I do not know about a agency especially for service staff, there are some professional recruitment companies, but more or less for high level staff. In general the same people who are so called "broker" for houses in Addis also link ... Read More
US dollars needed by rahill
Hello all, I have to make a payment to an Ethiopian university and they want me to pay them in US dollars. I have no idea how to get US dollars here in Addis Ababa. Any ideas? I tried the bank at the Sheraton and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. ...
I can only support Stumpy, to do such posting or even take such postings, no way, we are moving in some thing which is called a black market! Admin should take care of this! Oliver Read More
How to make friends with other expats in ADDIS?
that is big city live, hahah its easier in the country side. In general it might be easier to visit some known bars, but I can only advise you to go to places which are mixed, Ethiopians and expats. The old days were much easier, Addis was a ... Read More
US dollars needed by rahill
Hello all, I have to make a payment to an Ethiopian university and they want me to pay them in US dollars. I have no idea how to get US dollars here in Addis Ababa. Any ideas? I tried the bank at the Sheraton and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. ...
If its correct and the University is inside Ethiopia you should report them to customs and revenue authority. My understanding is this is illegal. If I pay a supplier in Ethiopia, even some thing he had to import, for example a tractor I can only ... Read More
How to save money in Ethiopia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Ethiopia? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
very good question Rule No 1 - if your are not Ethiopian you pay more always more, where ever you go, just a packet of cigarettes, a taxi, the hotel, the rent of a house, you will be charged more - if possible I send some one of my trust, mostly my ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Ethiopia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Ethiopia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Its a very much historical question. The time Ethiopia was under pressure of European force in Africa (England, Italy, France etc) the Ethiopian proclamation was drafted, which is still in power today, meaning we have to take the feeling and ... Read More
Doing business in Madagascar by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Madagascar? Is it complicated to register a company in Madagascar? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Madagascar? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
Thanks a lot Rina I believe the transfer into a country is in no country difficult and welcome, the question is if investors or entrepreneurs are welcome.... meaning how is foreign capital handled and respected! Can you tell us some more details ... Read More
New members of the Madagascar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Madagascar forum? Don聮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 ...
Hello all, we, myself, my wife and daughter are living in Ethiopia. My self is running 300 ha vegetable and fruit farm for local and export market. We are now looking around to find a second investment, but due to the development in Ethiopia we ... Read More
Doing business in Madagascar by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Madagascar? Is it complicated to register a company in Madagascar? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Madagascar? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
Hello all, I am currently working and living in Ethiopia. Looking to get a second leg on the ground with in a African country. Madagascar has some good pros as I can see from far distance, but for sure its Africa, as I know after 17 years in ... Read More