KenGen wins USD 56.2 million deal to drill geothermal wells in Ethiopia
KenGen and Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations sign a ~USD 56.2 million contract to drill 12 geothermal wells and to install a water supply system and […]
Month: October 2019
Awash Bank and Amref Health Africa sign agreement to improve health and well-being of communities in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA (Awash Bank) – Awash Bank, the leading private bank in Ethiopia, and Amref Health Africa, the largest Africa-based international non-governmental organization (NGO), signed […]
Ethiopia’s Freweini Mebrahtu is included in the “Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019” list for her inspiring work
CNN has revealed the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019–10 men and women who are making the world a better place by helping families affected […]
Young Africa Works in Ethiopia: A new initiative to create dignified and fulfilling job opportunities for young Ethiopians
Young Africa Works in Ethiopia was designed in partnership with the government, the private sector, academic institutions, and young people. ADDIS ABABA (Mastercard Foundation)– Over […]
Desert Locust swarms on the move in India/Pakistan and Ethiopia
(FAO) – Immature and mature desert locust swarms that formed from recent breeding during the summer are moving into new areas in Pakistan and Ethiopia […]
ACWA Power awarded two 125 MW solar projects in first round of Ethiopia’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) Program
ACWA Power, a leading international developer and operator of power generation and water desalination projects, was awarded two 125 MWac solar photovoltaic (PV) projects by […]
United States and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health Inaugurate National Blood Bank
ADDIS ABABA (U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia) – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Sean Jones and State Minister of Health Saharla […]
EVENT ― Global Perspectives 2019
EVENT: Global Perspectives 2019 THEME: Responses to Populism in a Digitally Enabled EraDATE: October 30 – November 1, 2019VENUE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Global Perspectives is […]
Soros Economic Development Fund joins Ethiopia Investment Fund
NEW YORK—The Open Society Foundations are investing 10 million USD in the Cepheus Capital Growth Fund focused on supporting business development in Ethiopia, as part […]
The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) begins public consultation process
ADDIS ABABA (ECA) – The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) officially kicked off the public consultation process prior to issuing new telecommunications licenses. This important milestone […]