Ethiopia’s capital gets 110 public buses
The Addis Ababa City Administration today announced the addition of 110 public buses to the state-owned Anbessa City Bus.
Ethiopia slams International Commission of Human Rights
The Government of Ethiopia slams the International Commission of Human Rights, which calls on the United Nations Security Council to take action against Ethiopia in relation to the war in the northern…
United Airlines invests another $15 million in electric flying taxi market
United Airlines today announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as…
Shifting energy gears in manufacturing
By Sibongile Thobakgale – Manufacturing is an inherently energy-intensive sector. According to the EIA, 35% of energy consumption in the US is attributed to the industrial sector of which 81% is used…
50 million children in Africa miss meningitis vaccination
With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying meningitis vaccination campaigns for more than 50 million children in Africa, the region is at a heightened risk of outbreaks of meningitis type A, which has nearly…
Elekta joins IFC’s Africa Medical Equipment Facility
Elekta, one of the top providers of radiation therapy for treating cancer, joins International Finance Corporation’s (IFC’s) Africa Medical Equipment Facility to expand access to cancer care in the continent.
57 million kids unable to attend school in Central, West Africa
Fifty-seven million children, adolescents and youth are barred from attending school in the Central and West Africa region, representing 24.1 per cent of the 236 million out of school worldwide.
Ethiopian Aviation Academy targets students from Latin America
Ethiopian Aviation Academy, one of the business wings of Ethiopian Airlines Group, targeted students from Latin America partnering with a US based aviation company.
Nissan to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc., a company engaged in the automotive lithium-ion batteries business. Nissan will…
What to expect from foreign banks coming to Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Banking sector in Ethiopia has been closed for foreign banks due to the government policy that aims to protect local private banks, which started mushrooming since 1995.
Africa Adaptation Summit outlines Adaptation Delivery Breakthrough
African and global leaders joined the Africa Adaptation Summit at the Global Center on Adaptation, outlining the most critical elements of the global community’s response to the climate crisis that heavily affects…
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Patriarch returns to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Patriarch Abune Mathias has returned today to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, completing his medical treatment in the United States.
Ethiopia finally opens door for foreign banks
During its weekly meeting, the Council of Minister of Ethiopia today approved the long-awaited policy that allows foreign banks to operate in Ethiopia for the fist time.
Ethiopia caught Chinese involved in gold smuggling
The Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia said foreign nationals mainly Chinese were found involved in smuggling of gold out of Ethiopia in collaboration with artisan miners.