Ethio telecom to sell 5 percent share to domestic investors
The Government of Ethiopia announced its plan to sell five percent of the share of the fully state owned and only telecom operator in the country, Ethio Telecom.
Consortium set to reduce digital gender divide in Ethiopia
A consortium involving the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) has launched a cooperative project to enhance the digital ecosystem and build digital skills for women in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia repatriates 400,000 people from Saudi Arabia
By Sisay Woubeshet – The Government of Ethiopia has repatriated over 400,000 Ethiopians from Saudi Arabia in the last three years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia said.
Ethiopia joins CABI as 50th member state
Ethiopia becomes 50th member country of CABI, the international not-for-profit organization that improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment.
Ethiopian film wins Adiaha Award at Encounters
The Ladima Foundation presented the 2020 edition of the Adiaha Award for Best Documentary from an African Woman on Sunday August 30th at the Encounters International Documentary Film Festival.
African leaders advised to prioritize digital transformation
Participants attending a virtual session of the African World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Implementation Meeting on “COVID-19: A Catalyst to Achieving WSIS Outcomes” urged African leaders to think digital always,…
Ethiopia COVID-19 death toll approaches 800
The total number of people who lost their lives by coronavirus (COVID-19) has approached 800 after the country reported 23 new deaths in the last 24 hours.
Addis Ababa brings alternative to condo saga
The Addis Ababa City Council has prepared a new proclamation that enables residents of the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, who are registered for 40/60 and 20/80 condominium housing program to build…
Khartoum flooding – a lesson to Sudanese, Egyptian politicians
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – I heard the shocking news over this weekend about the flash flooding in the neighboring Sudan’s capital Khartoum. Some 80 people have died while thousands of houses…
Ethiopia set to introduce airport usage regulation
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) is set to prepare airport usage regulation in the coming Ethiopian year; bidding to curb multifaceted challenges of private aviation operators in their duties.
Ethiopia secures $4 billion project financing from abroad
The Government of Ethiopia has obtained close to 142.3 billion birr (about $3.95 billion) external financing for its different projects and programs during the budget year concluded July 7, 2020, the Ministry…
Ethiopia vaccinates nearly 15 million children against measles
Nearly 15 million children have been vaccinated against measles in Ethiopia in an effort by the health authorities to maintain essential health services, even as they battle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ethiopian Civil Aviation grants 658 new licenses
Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) grants 658 new licenses to professionals after evaluating and approving their proficiency and competence in the just ended Ethiopian fiscal year.
Addis Airport unveils its new aviation infrastructure
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis…