#Tigray: Moha Soft Drinks Factory, #Mekelle Branch, has resumed production thT was halted during the two years war in the Tigray regional state
The factory's resumption of operations is a “source of hope for the workers affected by the war,” regional media Dimtsi Woyane quoted the company's management and employees as saying.
The factory has suffered losses of more than 400 million birr in the past two years due to the war, the report further said.
“The factory's management and employees expressed hope that the factory will contribute to the recovery of Tigray.”
The factory's resumption of operations is a “source of hope for the workers affected by the war,” regional media Dimtsi Woyane quoted the company's management and employees as saying.
The factory has suffered losses of more than 400 million birr in the past two years due to the war, the report further said.
“The factory's management and employees expressed hope that the factory will contribute to the recovery of Tigray.”
#Israel’s #Africa dilemma
“Israel has long sought strong ties with Africa, but the recent expulsion of Israel's ambassador to #Ethiopia from the #AfricanUnion summit could potentially harm its efforts to improve relations.”
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Israel aims to normalize its relations with many countries with the great support of the U.S. in the international arena. Since the African continent is of great importance in terms of Israeli foreign policy, the issue of developing relations with the continental countries has been one of the priority agendas of the Tel Aviv Administration for a long time. The Abraham Accords, in effect since Sept. 15, 2020, include normalization declarations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. They also gave a great impetus to Tel Aviv's normalization efforts with African countries.
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“Israel has long sought strong ties with Africa, but the recent expulsion of Israel's ambassador to #Ethiopia from the #AfricanUnion summit could potentially harm its efforts to improve relations.”
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Israel aims to normalize its relations with many countries with the great support of the U.S. in the international arena. Since the African continent is of great importance in terms of Israeli foreign policy, the issue of developing relations with the continental countries has been one of the priority agendas of the Tel Aviv Administration for a long time. The Abraham Accords, in effect since Sept. 15, 2020, include normalization declarations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. They also gave a great impetus to Tel Aviv's normalization efforts with African countries.
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Israel’s Africa dilemma
Israel has long sought strong ties with Africa, but the recent expulsion of Israel's ambassador to Ethiopia from the African Union summit could...
#Analysis: Prospective graduates fret over time constraints as ministry of education set to launch exit exam to tackle deteriorating competency
By Molla Mitiku
The education system has left students in more disarray as the assessment mechanism has fallen under sabotage, professor Tirusew Tefera, an expert in Education, who served as a Professor and Laureate in Special Needs Education at Addis Abeba University said.
“Due to the fact that the system has jettisoned quality issues and as cheating become rife, there is urgency for the ministry to administer various mechanisms like exit exam,” he told #AddisStandard.
Although prospective graduates do not protest against taking the exit exam, they complain for the cramming of schedule with their final term tasks.
Finote Demeke, a prospective graduate at St. Mary University, said, in spite of the university’s efforts in assisting the students to be ready for the exit exam, they are swamped with frustration on time constraints.
They worry about tight schedule they do in the coming four months that they have course that ranges 15 to 20 credit hours in the semester and they have to work on their senior essay.
“We need to complete final semester courses, do senior essay and take the exit exam that create a dismay on the prospective graduates. There should be enough intervals for the exit exam,” Finot told Addis Standard.
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-prospective-graduates-fret-over-time-constraints-as-ministry-of-education-set-to-launch-exit-exam-to-tackle-deteriorating-competency/
By Molla Mitiku
The education system has left students in more disarray as the assessment mechanism has fallen under sabotage, professor Tirusew Tefera, an expert in Education, who served as a Professor and Laureate in Special Needs Education at Addis Abeba University said.
“Due to the fact that the system has jettisoned quality issues and as cheating become rife, there is urgency for the ministry to administer various mechanisms like exit exam,” he told #AddisStandard.
Although prospective graduates do not protest against taking the exit exam, they complain for the cramming of schedule with their final term tasks.
Finote Demeke, a prospective graduate at St. Mary University, said, in spite of the university’s efforts in assisting the students to be ready for the exit exam, they are swamped with frustration on time constraints.
They worry about tight schedule they do in the coming four months that they have course that ranges 15 to 20 credit hours in the semester and they have to work on their senior essay.
“We need to complete final semester courses, do senior essay and take the exit exam that create a dismay on the prospective graduates. There should be enough intervals for the exit exam,” Finot told Addis Standard.
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-prospective-graduates-fret-over-time-constraints-as-ministry-of-education-set-to-launch-exit-exam-to-tackle-deteriorating-competency/
Addis Standard
Analysis: Prospective graduates fret over time constraints as ministry of education set to launch exit exam to tackle deteriorating…
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#ASDailyScoop: #Japan grants $1.14 million to improve health, protection needs of women and girls in #BenishangulGumuz, #Amhara regions
Japan and #UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency jointly launched on 20 February a project with 1.14 million USD that aimed to improve health and address the protection needs of women and girls in Benishangul Gumuz and Amhara regions.
According to a press release the Embassy of Japan in Addis Abeba to Addis Standard, the project which was ennoscriptd as “Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV)’’ will be implemented in selected emergency-affected woredas in both Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz Regions.
Eight districts are selected from #NorthShewa, #WestGojjam, #Awi, and #Oromo Special zones from the Amhara region, and two districts from the #Metekel zone of Benishangul Gumuz region for the implementation of the project.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-japan-grants-1-14-million-to-improve-health-protection-needs-of-women-and-girls-in-benishangul-gumuz-amhara-regions/
Japan and #UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency jointly launched on 20 February a project with 1.14 million USD that aimed to improve health and address the protection needs of women and girls in Benishangul Gumuz and Amhara regions.
According to a press release the Embassy of Japan in Addis Abeba to Addis Standard, the project which was ennoscriptd as “Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV)’’ will be implemented in selected emergency-affected woredas in both Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz Regions.
Eight districts are selected from #NorthShewa, #WestGojjam, #Awi, and #Oromo Special zones from the Amhara region, and two districts from the #Metekel zone of Benishangul Gumuz region for the implementation of the project.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-japan-grants-1-14-million-to-improve-health-protection-needs-of-women-and-girls-in-benishangul-gumuz-amhara-regions/
Addis Standard
#ASDailyScoop: Japan grants $1.14 million to improve health, protection needs of women and girls in Benishangul Gumuz, Amhara regions
Ms. Suzanne Mandong, UNFPA Representative in Ethiopia (Left), ITO Takako, Ambassador of Japan to Ethiopia (Right) during the launch ceremony Photo: Embassy of Japan in Addis Abeba Addis Abeba - Japan and UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency…
#EthiopiaDrought
After all livestock are dead, now what is left for #Borana pastoralists? Unveiling devastating impacts of prolonged drought
Though Borana drylands have a long history with routinely occurring drought consequences, currently the severity, length, and frequency of drought have been changing. The damage and losses incurred due to the recent drought by Borana pastoralists are never seen before in history.
According to unpublished Borena Zone Multi-Agency Rapid Assessment Report the absence of five consecutive seasons of rainfall resulted in prolonged drought in the area. Borana area receives a bimodal pattern of rainfall with the main rains (Ganna) falling between March and May, and the short rains (Hagayya) between September and November. The recent drought is due to the failure of rain for three years.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/commentary-after-all-livestock-are-dead-now-what-is-left-for-borana-pastoralists-unveiling-devastating-impacts-of-prolonged-drought/
After all livestock are dead, now what is left for #Borana pastoralists? Unveiling devastating impacts of prolonged drought
Though Borana drylands have a long history with routinely occurring drought consequences, currently the severity, length, and frequency of drought have been changing. The damage and losses incurred due to the recent drought by Borana pastoralists are never seen before in history.
According to unpublished Borena Zone Multi-Agency Rapid Assessment Report the absence of five consecutive seasons of rainfall resulted in prolonged drought in the area. Borana area receives a bimodal pattern of rainfall with the main rains (Ganna) falling between March and May, and the short rains (Hagayya) between September and November. The recent drought is due to the failure of rain for three years.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/commentary-after-all-livestock-are-dead-now-what-is-left-for-borana-pastoralists-unveiling-devastating-impacts-of-prolonged-drought/
Salesians provide aid to more than 100,000 people since start of #Tigray conflict
Although a peace deal was signed and many services restored, such as flights from #AddisAbeba to #Mekele, people are still in need. Banks are open but people still do not have access to their accounts, according to the Salesians.
“The access to send humanitarian aid to Tigray has become easier and we continue to assist people that have been impacted,” explained Father Abba Hailemariam Medhin, provincial of the AET vice-province. “People are still in need of food and non-food items. Psychological assistance for those impacted and educational centers are starting back up, but first, people need to have some food and they have to take care of their health.”
https://missionnewswire.org/ethiopia-salesians-provide-aid-to-more-than-100000-people-since-start-of-tigray-conflict/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethiopia-salesians-provide-aid-to-more-than-100000-people-since-start-of-tigray-conflict
Although a peace deal was signed and many services restored, such as flights from #AddisAbeba to #Mekele, people are still in need. Banks are open but people still do not have access to their accounts, according to the Salesians.
“The access to send humanitarian aid to Tigray has become easier and we continue to assist people that have been impacted,” explained Father Abba Hailemariam Medhin, provincial of the AET vice-province. “People are still in need of food and non-food items. Psychological assistance for those impacted and educational centers are starting back up, but first, people need to have some food and they have to take care of their health.”
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ETHIOPIA: Salesians provide aid to more than 100,000 people since start of Tigray conflict
Salesian missionaries have been responding with aid for those impacted by the conflict in Ethiopia*, which started in November 2020, in the Tigray region. Recently a peace deal was struck and things are slowly returning to some normalcy. During the conflict…
#Ethiopia: Unresolved IDP crisis, alarming lack of basic healthcare causing suffering in conflict affected parts of #Oromia
The Oromia region of Ethiopia is experiencing one of the worst internally displaced person (IDP) crises in decades, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. Armed groups from Oromia and neighboring regions, as well as measures taken by the federal and regional forces, have all contributed to this crisis. Natural disasters linked to the climate crisis, like the recent draught, have had a devastating impact on vulnerable communities in Borana zone and surrounding area.
The statistics are alarming. The conflict-induced displacement in the region has reached more than 1.5 million IDPs and 285,865 households distributed across 11 Zones and 96 Woredas. There are more than 142 IDP sites located in the region. The western and southeastern parts of the region are the most heavily affected, with Guji Zone hosting the highest number of IDP sites (31 sites), and East Wollega Zone hosting the highest number of IDPs (282,245).
https://addisstandard.com/commentary-unresolved-idp-crisis-alarming-lack-of-basic-healthcare-causing-suffering-in-conflict-affected-parts-of-oromia-opa/
The Oromia region of Ethiopia is experiencing one of the worst internally displaced person (IDP) crises in decades, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. Armed groups from Oromia and neighboring regions, as well as measures taken by the federal and regional forces, have all contributed to this crisis. Natural disasters linked to the climate crisis, like the recent draught, have had a devastating impact on vulnerable communities in Borana zone and surrounding area.
The statistics are alarming. The conflict-induced displacement in the region has reached more than 1.5 million IDPs and 285,865 households distributed across 11 Zones and 96 Woredas. There are more than 142 IDP sites located in the region. The western and southeastern parts of the region are the most heavily affected, with Guji Zone hosting the highest number of IDP sites (31 sites), and East Wollega Zone hosting the highest number of IDPs (282,245).
https://addisstandard.com/commentary-unresolved-idp-crisis-alarming-lack-of-basic-healthcare-causing-suffering-in-conflict-affected-parts-of-oromia-opa/
Addis Standard
Commentary: Unresolved IDP crisis, alarming lack of basic healthcare causing suffering in conflict affected parts of Oromia – OPA
OPA delivered aid to IDPs in Horro Guduru and Guji zones in January, 2023, Photo: OPA By Oromia Physicians Association @oromiaphysician Addis Abeba - The late, legendary artist Hachalu Hundessa’s music still resonates with the pain felt by hundreds of thousands…
#ASDailyScoop: Journalist Tewodros Asfaw released on bail after nine days of imprisonment
Journalist Tewodros Asfaw has been released from prison on Wednesday night after federal supreme court upheld federal high court’s ruling of his release on 30,000 birr bail.
On 17 February, Federal High Court had ruled Tewedros’s release on bail of 30,000 birr but police appealed to the supreme court forcing him to stay in prison.
Binyam Asfaw, Tewodros’s brother, confirmed to #AddisStandard that Tewodros was released on Wednesday night after nine days of imprisonment. He was taken from his home by security forces on Tuesday 14 February, following schism within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), which has now been resolved.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-journalist-tewodros-asfaw-released-on-bail-after-nine-days-of-imprisonment/
Journalist Tewodros Asfaw has been released from prison on Wednesday night after federal supreme court upheld federal high court’s ruling of his release on 30,000 birr bail.
On 17 February, Federal High Court had ruled Tewedros’s release on bail of 30,000 birr but police appealed to the supreme court forcing him to stay in prison.
Binyam Asfaw, Tewodros’s brother, confirmed to #AddisStandard that Tewodros was released on Wednesday night after nine days of imprisonment. He was taken from his home by security forces on Tuesday 14 February, following schism within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), which has now been resolved.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-journalist-tewodros-asfaw-released-on-bail-after-nine-days-of-imprisonment/
Addis Standard
#ASDailyScoop: Journalist Tewodros Asfaw released on bail after nine days of imprisonment
Journalist Tewodros Asfaw, Photo: Tewodros Asfaw Alem/Facebook Addis Abeba - Journalist Tewodros Asfaw has been released from prison on Wednesday night after federal supreme court upheld federal high court’s ruling of his release on 30,000 birr bail. On…
News: #Ethiopian Rights Commission says restrictions on free movement of people, trade impede recovery efforts of IDP returnees in #Afar region
EHRC said that “IDPs and returnees are not being provided with adequate, timely and accessible humanitarian assistance including food, water, shelter, health, education and other social services”.
According to the statement undue economic pressure the IDP returnees are experiencing due to restrictions on free movement of people and business activities have become serious impediment in creating enabling conditions for the permanent establishment of returnees.
The ban on the entry of various basic consumer goods, including fuel, which were transported to #Tigray region through Afar regions’ zone two and zone four has not been lifted, the statement said.
Furthermore, the work of cleaning the areas which were war zones like the Fokisa kebele, Gulina district from mines and explosives has not been done properly, and has created a security threat for the returnees the statement underscored.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-rights-commission-says-restrictions-on-free-movement-of-people-trade-impede-recovery-efforts-of-idp-returnees-in-afar-region/
EHRC said that “IDPs and returnees are not being provided with adequate, timely and accessible humanitarian assistance including food, water, shelter, health, education and other social services”.
According to the statement undue economic pressure the IDP returnees are experiencing due to restrictions on free movement of people and business activities have become serious impediment in creating enabling conditions for the permanent establishment of returnees.
The ban on the entry of various basic consumer goods, including fuel, which were transported to #Tigray region through Afar regions’ zone two and zone four has not been lifted, the statement said.
Furthermore, the work of cleaning the areas which were war zones like the Fokisa kebele, Gulina district from mines and explosives has not been done properly, and has created a security threat for the returnees the statement underscored.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-rights-commission-says-restrictions-on-free-movement-of-people-trade-impede-recovery-efforts-of-idp-returnees-in-afar-region/
Addis Standard
News: Ethiopian Rights Commission says restrictions on free movement of people, trade impede recovery efforts of IDP returnees…
Situation of IDPs in Afar region, Photo: EHRC Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said IDP returnees in war-affected zones in Afar regional state unable to get back to their normal lives due to hindrances and restriction on free movement…
News: Activities resume in #Wolkite after week long strike over security forces’ crackdown on water shortage protesters
The residents of Wolkite City, in restive #Gurage zone in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (#SNNP) region have resumed regular activities after series of discussions with the city administration and reaching consensus that the SNNP special forces would withdraw the city.
Residents told Addis Standard that public and business activities were halted for a week in protest against security forces’ crackdown on civilians who were demonstrating peacefully demanding solutions for scarce potable water in the city last week.
Hayider Murad, who participated in the city administrations’ discussion held on Wednesday with elders, religious leaders and residents of the city said, the mayor of the city has promised residents to discuss with pertinent bodies to carry out the issue of deployment of the SNNP special forces out of the city.
Residents inquired that they should be held accountable and even if any serious security problem happens, no special force should intervene but the national defense army, he added.
https://addisstandard.com/news-activities-resume-in-wolkite-after-week-long-strike-over-security-forces-crackdown-on-water-shortage-protesters/
The residents of Wolkite City, in restive #Gurage zone in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (#SNNP) region have resumed regular activities after series of discussions with the city administration and reaching consensus that the SNNP special forces would withdraw the city.
Residents told Addis Standard that public and business activities were halted for a week in protest against security forces’ crackdown on civilians who were demonstrating peacefully demanding solutions for scarce potable water in the city last week.
Hayider Murad, who participated in the city administrations’ discussion held on Wednesday with elders, religious leaders and residents of the city said, the mayor of the city has promised residents to discuss with pertinent bodies to carry out the issue of deployment of the SNNP special forces out of the city.
Residents inquired that they should be held accountable and even if any serious security problem happens, no special force should intervene but the national defense army, he added.
https://addisstandard.com/news-activities-resume-in-wolkite-after-week-long-strike-over-security-forces-crackdown-on-water-shortage-protesters/
Addis Standard
News: Activities resume in Wolkite after week long strike over security forces’ crackdown on water shortage protesters
Protesters against chronic lack of water in Wolkite city. Photo: Social media Addis Abeba – The residents of Wolkite City, in restive Gurage zone in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) region have resumed regular activities after series of…
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Editorial: #Drought in #Ethiopia: Call it by what it is – a national disaster
“The federal government should not only follow suit in admitting to the severity of the drought, but declare it as a national disaster in order to mobilize the level of response it deserves.”
https://addisstandard.com/editorial-drought-in-ethiopia-call-it-by-what-it-is-a-national-disaster/
Editorial: #Drought in #Ethiopia: Call it by what it is – a national disaster
“The federal government should not only follow suit in admitting to the severity of the drought, but declare it as a national disaster in order to mobilize the level of response it deserves.”
https://addisstandard.com/editorial-drought-in-ethiopia-call-it-by-what-it-is-a-national-disaster/
Addis Standard
Editorial: Drought in Ethiopia: Call it by what it is – a national disaster
Addis Abeba - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines drought as “a period of abnormally dry weather long enough to cause a serious hydrological imbalance.” Persistent drought has been a recurring disastrous phenomenon in Sub-Saharan…
Exclusive: Some investors offering #Ethiopia maturity extension on 2024 bond - sources
An informal group of international bondholders has proposed to Ethiopia's government to extend the maturity of the country's $1 billion eurobond issue coming due in 2024, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
The proposal involves the debt maturity being extended to 2029 or 2030 as well as an amortising structure to avoid a big lump-sum payment at the end, with the last five years seeing repayments of $200 million a year, said one of the sources, who like the others asked not to be named because talks are private. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/some-investors-offering-ethiopia-maturity-extension-2024-bond-sources-2023-02-23/
An informal group of international bondholders has proposed to Ethiopia's government to extend the maturity of the country's $1 billion eurobond issue coming due in 2024, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
The proposal involves the debt maturity being extended to 2029 or 2030 as well as an amortising structure to avoid a big lump-sum payment at the end, with the last five years seeing repayments of $200 million a year, said one of the sources, who like the others asked not to be named because talks are private. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/some-investors-offering-ethiopia-maturity-extension-2024-bond-sources-2023-02-23/
Reuters
Exclusive: Some investors offering Ethiopia maturity extension on 2024 bond - sources
An informal group of international bondholders has proposed to Ethiopia's government to extend the maturity of the country's $1 billion eurobond issue coming due in 2024, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
News: Four high-ranking officials of opposition #OLF including EC member Kennasa Ayana critically ill inside prison, denied treatment
Kennasa Ayana, member of the executive committee of the opposition Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and three other senior officials of the party who are also the party’s central committee members have been critically ill and denied urgent treatment, spokesperson of OLF Lemmi Gemechu told #AddisStandard.
Kennasa Ayansa, Dawit Abdeta, Gadaa Oljirra (PhD) and Gadaa Gebissa who are currently detained at Burayu police station have all developed chronic diseases according to Lemmi.
In May last year, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a report following an investigation into the detention of Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) leaders in various detention centers in Oromia. The report confirmed that many OLF leaders and members are “illegally detained” and subjected to abuse.
https://addisstandard.com/news-four-high-ranking-officials-of-opposition-olf-including-ec-member-kennasa-ayana-critically-ill-inside-prison-denied-treatment/
Kennasa Ayana, member of the executive committee of the opposition Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and three other senior officials of the party who are also the party’s central committee members have been critically ill and denied urgent treatment, spokesperson of OLF Lemmi Gemechu told #AddisStandard.
Kennasa Ayansa, Dawit Abdeta, Gadaa Oljirra (PhD) and Gadaa Gebissa who are currently detained at Burayu police station have all developed chronic diseases according to Lemmi.
In May last year, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a report following an investigation into the detention of Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) leaders in various detention centers in Oromia. The report confirmed that many OLF leaders and members are “illegally detained” and subjected to abuse.
https://addisstandard.com/news-four-high-ranking-officials-of-opposition-olf-including-ec-member-kennasa-ayana-critically-ill-inside-prison-denied-treatment/
Addis Standard
News: Four high-ranking officials of opposition OLF including CC member Kennasa Ayana critically ill inside prison, denied treatment…
Ailing high ranking OLF officials Kennasa Ayana, Dawit Abdeta, Geda Gebissa and Geda Oljirra (PhD), Photo: Social Media Addis Abeba – Kennasa Ayana, member of the central committee of the opposition Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and three other senior officials…
#ASDailyScoop: Coca Cola announces subsidy for 30 plastic collection centers, pledges up to 10 million birr
Coca Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) signed an agreement with 30 plastic bottle collection centers in Addis Abeba, to give a subsidy of up to 10 million birr aiming to boost polyethylene terephthalate plastic (PET) bottle collection rates.
The company planned to subsidize 1,000 birr for every 1,000KG PET collected within a month in a pilot project set to be implemented for one year in two phases.
“We are committed to investing in our planet to help make the world packaging problem a thing of the past. This will provide a huge advantage for the recycling company and create job opportunities,” Daryl Wilson, managing director of CCBA in Ethiopia, said during the launch event on Thursday. https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-coca-cola-announces-subsidy-for-30-plastic-collection-centers-pledges-up-to-10-million-birr/
Coca Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) signed an agreement with 30 plastic bottle collection centers in Addis Abeba, to give a subsidy of up to 10 million birr aiming to boost polyethylene terephthalate plastic (PET) bottle collection rates.
The company planned to subsidize 1,000 birr for every 1,000KG PET collected within a month in a pilot project set to be implemented for one year in two phases.
“We are committed to investing in our planet to help make the world packaging problem a thing of the past. This will provide a huge advantage for the recycling company and create job opportunities,” Daryl Wilson, managing director of CCBA in Ethiopia, said during the launch event on Thursday. https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-coca-cola-announces-subsidy-for-30-plastic-collection-centers-pledges-up-to-10-million-birr/
Addis Standard
#ASDailyScoop: Coca Cola announces subsidy for 30 plastic collection centers, pledges up to 10 million birr
Coca Cola signed agreement with 30 plastic collection centers, Photo: CCBA Addis Ababa - Coca Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) signed an agreement with 30 plastic bottle collection centers in Addis Abeba, to give a subsidy of up to 10 million birr aiming to boost…
News: More than 7,800 students dropout of school as impact of prolonged drought takes toll in #Borana, #Oromia region refutes drought related death
This is despite the regional government’s efforts of introducing dormitory and school feeding services to mitigate the impact of the drought by allocating 45 million birr.
Borana zone is one of the places harshly hit by the worst drought that has ravaged East Africa in 40 years, leaving more than 800,000 residents of the zone in need of immediate food assistance, according to local officials.
According to zonal administration, following consecutive failure of rainfall for five rainy seasons, more than 3.3 million cattles have died.
Oromia region communications bureau refuted a report of the death due to starvation of seven people in Taltale district of Borena zone, saying that “no one has died so far neither in Taltale district nor in the entire Borena zone in relation to the drought”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-more-than-7800-students-dropout-of-school-as-impact-of-prolonged-drought-takes-toll-in-borana-oromia-region-refutes-drought-related-death/
This is despite the regional government’s efforts of introducing dormitory and school feeding services to mitigate the impact of the drought by allocating 45 million birr.
Borana zone is one of the places harshly hit by the worst drought that has ravaged East Africa in 40 years, leaving more than 800,000 residents of the zone in need of immediate food assistance, according to local officials.
According to zonal administration, following consecutive failure of rainfall for five rainy seasons, more than 3.3 million cattles have died.
Oromia region communications bureau refuted a report of the death due to starvation of seven people in Taltale district of Borena zone, saying that “no one has died so far neither in Taltale district nor in the entire Borena zone in relation to the drought”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-more-than-7800-students-dropout-of-school-as-impact-of-prolonged-drought-takes-toll-in-borana-oromia-region-refutes-drought-related-death/
Addis Standard
News: More than 7,800 students dropout of school as impact of prolonged drought takes toll in Borana, Oromia region refutes drought…
More than 800 people in need of emergency food assistance in Borana zone – officials, Photo: UNICEF Addis Abeba – Education office of the drought hit Borana zone of Oromia region in southern Ethiopia said more than 7,800 students have been forced out of school…
#Business: Key stakeholders discuss regulatory, legal issues ahead of launching #Ethiopia’s first industrial #gold mining project
Major local and international stakeholders of the #TuluKapi Gold Mining Project, Ethiopia’s first modern mining development, have met in Addis Abeba on 23 February to discuss and resolve regulatory and legal issues which is believed to pave the way to commence activities on the ground.
The project is “Ethiopia’s only ‘ready-to-start’ industrial mining project, making it the country’s first large-scale mining project for some 30 years and is designed to the highest international standards”.
The stakeholders meeting was intended to resolve regulatory approvals, legal documents, security protection and preparation of the community among other things, according to Harry Anagnostaras-Adams, Chairman of Tulu Kapi Gold Mines S.C and its UK parent Company KEFI Gold and Copper PLC.
https://addisstandard.com/business-key-stakeholders-discuss-regulatory-legal-issues-ahead-of-launching-ethiopias-first-industrial-gold-mining-project/
Major local and international stakeholders of the #TuluKapi Gold Mining Project, Ethiopia’s first modern mining development, have met in Addis Abeba on 23 February to discuss and resolve regulatory and legal issues which is believed to pave the way to commence activities on the ground.
The project is “Ethiopia’s only ‘ready-to-start’ industrial mining project, making it the country’s first large-scale mining project for some 30 years and is designed to the highest international standards”.
The stakeholders meeting was intended to resolve regulatory approvals, legal documents, security protection and preparation of the community among other things, according to Harry Anagnostaras-Adams, Chairman of Tulu Kapi Gold Mines S.C and its UK parent Company KEFI Gold and Copper PLC.
https://addisstandard.com/business-key-stakeholders-discuss-regulatory-legal-issues-ahead-of-launching-ethiopias-first-industrial-gold-mining-project/
Addis Standard
Business: Key stakeholders discuss regulatory, legal issues ahead of launching Ethiopia’s first industrial gold mining project
Diamond drilling at Tulu Kapi in 2012, Photo: Kefi Minerals Addis Abeba - Major local and international stakeholders of the Tulu Kapi Gold Mining Project, Ethiopia’s first modern mining development have met in Addis Abeba on 23 February to discuss and resolve…
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“Ethiopian Human Rights Commission calls for the lifting of restrictions on some SM platforms including #Facebook & #YouTube in #Ethiopia since 10 Feb. Restrictions on the right to seek, receive & impart information & ideas through any media should be an exception, legitimate, necessary & proportional,” Daniel Bekele (PhD), EHRC Chief Commissioner
“Ethiopian Human Rights Commission calls for the lifting of restrictions on some SM platforms including #Facebook & #YouTube in #Ethiopia since 10 Feb. Restrictions on the right to seek, receive & impart information & ideas through any media should be an exception, legitimate, necessary & proportional,” Daniel Bekele (PhD), EHRC Chief Commissioner
#Ethiopia: #Windhoek engages Ethiopian Airlines to revive Air #Namibia
Namibian President Hage Geingob has met with Ethiopian Airlines top executives to explore how the carrier could assist the Namibian government in reviving its defunct national airline, Air Namibia (Windhoek International), reports The Namibian newspaper.
According to Geingob's spokesman Alfredo Hengari, the Namibian leader met with Ethiopian Airlines' chairman, Girma Wake, and Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government held on February 18 and 19.
Hengari said the meeting had been “prospective”. Geingob had highlighted a roadmap to revive the airline.
During his address at the AU summit, Geingob also reiterated the sentiment of the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) that Namibia needed a national airline. He said a clear plan would be tabled at Cabinet-level for decision-making and operationalisation.
Air Namibia was liquidated in 2021 following years of incurring losses running into billions through mismanagement.
Hengari said: “The relevant ministries will lead the process. Ethiopian Airlines expressed an interest in cooperating with Namibia in that endeavour, but it does not imply that a decision has been taken to work with Ethiopian Airlines.”
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/124760-windhoek-engages-ethiopian-airlines-to-revive-air-namibia
Namibian President Hage Geingob has met with Ethiopian Airlines top executives to explore how the carrier could assist the Namibian government in reviving its defunct national airline, Air Namibia (Windhoek International), reports The Namibian newspaper.
According to Geingob's spokesman Alfredo Hengari, the Namibian leader met with Ethiopian Airlines' chairman, Girma Wake, and Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government held on February 18 and 19.
Hengari said the meeting had been “prospective”. Geingob had highlighted a roadmap to revive the airline.
During his address at the AU summit, Geingob also reiterated the sentiment of the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) that Namibia needed a national airline. He said a clear plan would be tabled at Cabinet-level for decision-making and operationalisation.
Air Namibia was liquidated in 2021 following years of incurring losses running into billions through mismanagement.
Hengari said: “The relevant ministries will lead the process. Ethiopian Airlines expressed an interest in cooperating with Namibia in that endeavour, but it does not imply that a decision has been taken to work with Ethiopian Airlines.”
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/124760-windhoek-engages-ethiopian-airlines-to-revive-air-namibia
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Windhoek engages Ethiopian Airlines to revive Air Namibia
Namibian President Hage Geingob has met with Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa) top executives to explore how the carrier could assist the Namibian government in reviving its defunct national airline, Air Namibia (Windhoek International), reports The Namibian…