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The Ethiopian government announced plans to commence the construction of a railway link between the Awash fuel depot and Djibouti’s Horizon Terminal in the coming Ethiopian year (2017). This project is expected to enhance the oil-loading services provided by the terminal to Ethiopia. The decision to proceed with the project was made following discussions between Ethiopian …

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The Ministry of Revenues reported that it collected over Birr 512 billion birr was collected during the concluded fiscal year, falling short of the initial target of Birr 529 billion. The Ministry is currently engaging with taxpayers and stakeholders to discuss tax law compliance and the execution of the 2023/24 fiscal year plan. It attributed …

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Siket Bank has reported a gross profit of Birr 1.6 billion. This represents a substantial 49% increase compared to the previous year. CEO Damtew Alemayehu unveiled the bank’s financial results during a meeting with staff and board members on Saturday. He attributed the achievement to a combination of factors, including a 30% expansion of total …

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Ethiopia has taken a step towards expanding its horticultural exports by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the production and export of avocados, onions, and potatoes. The announcement was made during the COMESA Horticulture Forum held in Addis …

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Ethiopia raked in over USD 180.45 million from exporting 40,532 tons of coffee in July this year, marking a substantial increase of 132% in volume and 110% in revenue compared to the same period the previous year. Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority’s Director General, Dr. Adugna Debala, expressed optimism about the industry’s potential, suggesting that …

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Iran’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Ali Akbar, said that efforts will be made for Iranian investors to invest in industrial parks in the fields of agro-processing and vehicle manufacturing and assembly. Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) CEO, Fisseha Yitagesu received the ambassador at his office and had a discussion. During the discussion, the two officials exchanged …

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Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC), a Chinese state-controlled vehicle manufacturing company, together with Huajian Group, today declared that it is set to start assembling electric vehicles in Ethiopia soon. GAC’s decision was revealed during a discussion between Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime and a Chinese delegation, consisting of Huajian Group and GAC senior …

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 Ethio telecom disclosed that it is carrying out activities to expand mobile telephone networks across all rural parts of Ethiopia by utilizing renewable energy as alternative mechanism. Ethio-telecom has today inaugurated rural mobile telephone network projects in Somali and Central Ethiopia regions. Network Infrastructure Deputy Chief Officer, Alem Haile-Mariam said the Rural Mobile Network Solution …

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 Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, today announced that it will increase its weekly direct flight to Brussels, Belgium, and serve the city with a daily direct flight. In a statement published on social media, the airline stated that the latest schedule will be effective as of October 27, 2024. Source: FBC

Ethiopia has officially become the 88th member of the WorldSkills organization, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. The Ministry of Labor and Skills announced the membership, highlighting the two-year process leading to this achievement. Minister Mufferiat Kamil emphasized the economic, political, and …

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