Desert locust threatens food security in East Africa
By Yeneneh Sisay – Naivasha, Kenya – Desert locust and other cross-border crop pests are threatening the efforts of East African countries to ensure their food security, expert says.
Exemplary business, community ties in Batu, Ethiopia
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – Eleni Kebede, 20, was born in Batu town also known as Ziway, 168 kilometers from Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. She is now first year student at Wachemo…
Bunna Bank makes 1.35 billion Birr profit
Bunna Bank Schare Company today announced making 1.35 billion Birr profit before tax during the budget year concluded June 30, 2023.
Saudia Private launches robotic process automation
Saudia Private introduces a comprehensive digital strategy including Robotic Process Automation, AI chat-bots, New mobile App, and B2B Solutions.
Germany set to host next Desertification, Drought Day
Germany is set to host the next Desertification and Drought Day on 17 June 2024, which will also mark the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), one…
Over half a million Ethiopians unaware of living with HIV
By Woubishet Sisay – The Ethiopian Ministry of Health said that 106,000 people in Ethiopia are not even aware of the existence of the virus in their blood.
European Union carbon tax costs Africa $25 billion
Africa could lose $25 billion per year as new European Union (EU) carbon tax comes into effect, warns African Development Bank’s Adesina.
New CLUB set to help indebted countries of South
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The Common Leveraging Union of Borrowers (CLUB), the group recently launched by members of Organization of Southern Cooperation (OSC) is set to provide instruments for the indebted…
Factory farms causes climate disasters – new report
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – World Animal Protection today published research showing how cruel factory farming contributes at least 11% of the global greenhouse gases fuelling climate change.
Star Alliance receives World Travel Awards
Star Alliance receives World Travel Awards this week at a Gala ceremony held at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab.
Loss and Damage Fund vital to address climate change impact
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete, has commended COP27 for setting up the Loss and Damage Fund, a process started nearly three decades ago that concluded…
Dashen Bank of Ethiopia assets up 25 percent
The total assets of Dashen Bank, one of the biggest private banks in Ethiopia, has grown up 24.7 percent the fiscal year concluded June 30,2023 reaching 144.6 billion Birr.
Travel, Tourism continues to grow, its water intensity falls
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report launched on Sunday, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, reveals total water intensity by global travel and tourism continues to decrease as the sector…
UN to award two youth-led climate solutions at COP28
Two young people including e-ride founder in Kenya, are set to be celebrated as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards during the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai later…