Ethiopia gold production increases threefold
Gold production of Ethiopia by artisan miners over the past three months starting July 7, 2020 has increased by close to 300 compared to the target set by the Ministry of Mines…
Ethiopia inaugurates new tourist attraction in Addis Ababa
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia this morning inaugurated a new tourist attraction developed on the Entoto Mountain in the capital, Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia – Emerging destination for business process outsourcing
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – When he and his four friends opened an ICT company 16 years ago, the country was only suing dialup Internet connection. Today Africom Technologies PLC is one…
Ethiopia inaugurates 13th industry park in Bahir Dar
The Government of Ethiopia on Wednesday inaugurated its 13th industrial park in the capital of Amhara region, Bahir Dar City.
Letesenbet smashes 5,000 meters world record
Athlete Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia last night smashed the world record for 5,000 meters women’s run on track at Valencia, Spain.
Untold, dark sides of Ethiopian aviation
By Endale Assefa – It is not uncommon to see many people failing to comprehend the differences between Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Airport Enterprise.
Five zones in Ethiopia to form new regional state
Five zones and one wereda (district with an average population of 140,000) from Southern Region of Ethiopia have agreed to merge and form a new regional state, which will be the 11…
What makes apartments in Addis Ababa so expensive
WEEKEND READING – BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Kebede Mohamed (not his real name) is a father of three and was registered for the government condominium housing project and began saving a…
Ethiopia repatriates 400,000 migrants from Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia says in the last three years it has helped over 400,000 Ethiopian migrants from Saudi Arabia who were living in the country illegally.
Tadjoura Port of Djibouti begins serving Ethiopia
The new Tadjoura Port of Djibouti began this week serving northern Ethiopian regions allowing the country to import and export non-containerized goods, says the Ministry of Transport of Ethiopia.
U.S. provides equipment to Ethiopian defense force
The United States Government has partnered with the Ethiopian Ministry of Defense to strengthen the capacity of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces by providing equipment this week.
World Bank approves $400 million grant to Ethiopia
The World Bank approved a grant of $400 million to support Ethiopia Urban Productive Safety Nets and Jobs Project of which $50 million is from the window for host communities and refugees…
Center urges Ethiopian businesses to use Africa free trade
The founder and head of the Center for Accelerated Women’s Economic Empowerment (CAWEE) urges Ethiopian businesses to get prepared to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA).
Ethiopian agency spent $450 million on medicines
Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency (EPSA), the state agency in charge distributing medicines and medical equipment to state health centers, said it has spent 16.5 billion Birr (about $450 million) last year concluded…