Ethiopia inaugurates science museum, AI conference opens
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia this morning inaugurated the newly built Science Museum located in the heart…
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UN-Habitat, Mila launch report on AI benefits to sustainable cities
UN-Habitat, the United Nations organization working for sustainable urbanization in over 90 countries, and Mila, the Quebec based…
Vivo launches two new smartphones
The Chinese technology company vivo unveiled the latest additions to its stylish V series range of devices: V25…
Worldwide cookware industry to reach $34.1 billion by 2030
The global cookware market was valued at $19.0 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $34.1 billion…
Quixant launches new cabinet offering
Quixant, one of the world’s gaming technology providers, unveils new range of turnkey cabinets, Quantum and Qinetic, and…
Sport for health conference opens in Qatar
On the cusp of the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022TM, partners at the World Innovation Summit for Health…
PwC announces record global revenues of $50 billion
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) firms around the world achieved gross revenues of US$50.3 billion – up 13.4% in local currency…
Why Ethiopia, Tanzania need to prepare for future food market
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – In recent years the Government of Ethiopia has given attention to agriculture identifying…
WHO chief to receive Thomas Francis Jr. Medal
Dr, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the first African and first nonphysician director-general of the World Health Organization, will be…
Why debt financing within climate tech set to grow
By Marc Deschamps – Software and technology enabled businesses were considered risky by debt finance providers a mere…
Travel, tourism recovers to pre-COVID-19 level
The global travel and tourism sector is bouncing back after the hardest two years in its history, although…
Ethiopia set to inaugurate science museum
Ethiopia is set to officially inaugurate today Ethiopia’s Museum of Art and Science, one of the biggest and…
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation invests $2.3 billion
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved 62 new transactions this quarter totaling more than $2.3 billion…
U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia launches tech camp
Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz, Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, formally launched “Tech Camp…
Enhancing communication, collaboration in future workplaces
The working world has changed considerably over the last two years, and many organizations are reconsidering their unified…
Vontier completes Invenco acquisition
RVontier Corporation (Vontier) announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Invenco, a leading global provider…
Agroecology key for Africa’s adaptation to climate change
By Abebe Haile – Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), in partnership with Consortium for Climate Change…
Greening industrial technologies needs large-scale state intervention, says IMF
A new paper published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday suggested a large-scale state intervention to…
IMF advices Burundi to improve forex reserves
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised the Government of Burundi to improve its foreign exchange (forex) reserves.
Digital Cooperation Organization advances digital prosperity global discussion
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) participated in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, to foster…
Accuray announces first CyberKnife systems in Africa
Accuray Incorporated announced today the company is expanding its global footprint with the introduction of its CyberKnife platform…
PureSoftware expands its presence in Europe
PureSoftware, a leading global software products and digital services company focused on fintech, 5G and digital transformation, announced…
Ethiopia, Somalia urge UN Security Council to lift arms embargo
The Governments of Ethiopia and Somalia urge the UN Security Council to lift the arms embargo imposed on…
Ethiopia’s UN general assembly participation was “very successful”
Ethiopia’s participation in the 77th UN General Assembly (UNGA77) was very successful, said the spokesperson for the Ministry…
FFS Refiners expansion, job creation with additional investment
FFS Tank Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of FFS Refiners, hosted a sod-turning event at the Maydon Wharf…
Domestic resource mobilization: A solution to tackle Africa’s multiple crises
Over the past few years, the African economy has been devastated by multiple crises and external shocks.
New leishmaniasis treatment shows effectiveness in Eastern Africa
A shorter, and less toxic treatment for people with visceral leishmaniasis was shown to be effective thanks to…
IFC investment to support Africa’s digital infrastructure expansion
The latest equity investment of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in West Indian Ocean Cable Company Holding Ltd…
Pacific States launch new regional aviation strategy
During a special ceremony today at ICAO’s 41st Assembly, Pacific States officially launched a new Pacific Regional Aviation…
Ethiopian police seize 97 kilograms cocaine
Ethiopian airport customs in Addis Ababa today seized 97.48 kilograms cocaine worth 773 million Birr (around $14.6 million).