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Regional block calls for Somalia Debt cancellation

February 16, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ambassador Mahboub Maalim, expresses support for the African Union’s (AU’s) call for the cancellation of Somalia’s debt.

Towards Singapore of Bab el Mandeb

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Following the recent restoration of ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea, many speculated that Djibouti’s economy would suffer. This is because the tiny East African country’s economy has been benefiting hugely after Ethiopia stopped using Asab Port in Eritrea two decades ago.

Ethiopia to fit all cars with speed limiter

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

In an attempt to tackle the growing number of road traffic accidents, Federal Transport Authority of Ethiopia is set to make mandatory for all cars to be fitted with speed limiter.

Climate change could make food less safe, experts warn

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

By Andualem Sisay Gessesse- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- As the planet warms, governments must pay more attention to food safety, and address the issue in their action plans to tackle climate change, officials and researchers said this week.

Ethiopia to triple coffee production

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Ethiopia, the largest coffee producers is set to triple its coffee production in the coming five years by improving its production and marketing system.

257 million people in Africa undernourished, UN says

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

A new UN report reveals 257 million Africans (20 percent of the population of the continent) are undernourished. The number has been increasing recently.

Oslo Institute nominates Abiy Ahmed for 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia is nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize by the Director of Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal.

Ethiopian scientist introduces liquid fertilizer

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Ethiopian scientist at Mekele University Veterinary College lecturer, Tinsay Weldegebriel, has introduced a liquid fertilizer that can be used to grow plants without soil and water.