Meles to engage in marathon industrial dialog with higher education staff

By Groum Abate

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is scheduled to discuss the new Industrial Development Strategy with university lecturers and professors from all over the country starting tomorrow for the coming eight days.

IMF to send experts to review Ethiopia’s achievements

Banking Act to be revised to increase NBE’s autonomy

By Tamiru Geda

A delegation from the World Bank and IMF are scheduled to come to Ethiopia by the end of November 2003 to see how far the government of Ethiopia went through with the proposals on economic and financial policies submitted to the IMF’s Managing Director Mr. Horst Kohler.

Nani Tower to resume construction

By Groum Abate

MIDROC Ethiopia, the investment arm of Sheik Mohammed Al-Amoudi will soon announce the winner company that is going to complete the construction of the tallest building in the country, Nani building located at the entrance of the Ghion Hotel.

Oracle interested to expand presence here

Complains of telecom services

By Tamiru Geda

Mr. Desi Lopez, managing director of Oracle African operation disclosed interest to expand Oracle’s presence in Ethiopia, but expressed disappointment over the existing service provided by the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation.

Condominium complexes available on full advance payment only?

City decision sends confused message

By Groum Abate

Sources indicate that at a meeting held two weeks ago, the Land Agency with the City Government of Addis Ababa decided to give priority for the condominium housing to individuals who are willing to pay the full amount in advance.

“Tripartite conflict resolution helps developing labour standards,” says ILO

By Tamiru Geda

A seminar organized by the International Labour Office (ILO) addressing dispute resolution was held at the Ghion hotel from September 24 to September 26 2003.

Mugher to invest 130 million Birr to build tile factory

By Groum Abate

Mugher Cement Enterprise has put out a tender for the construction of a clay roof tile and brick factory, which would involve an estimated investment of 130 million Birr.

Police arrests unlicensed telephone service provider

ETC said to have lost over 161,000 birr

By Tamiru Geda

Police arrested a suspect for allegedly engaging in telecommunications services without securing the necessary license from the authorized authority.

Annual car inspections in private hands

By Groum Abate

The Transport Authority with the City Government of Addis Ababa disclosed the names of eleven companies selected to conduct the annual vehicle inspection service here in the capital.

Customs seizes contraband chat destined for America

By Tamiru Geda

The Ethiopian Customs Authority has seized dried ‘chat’ weighing 229 kilograms, which was to be illegally exported to the United States of America.

Customs to hire more than 600 employees

Absence of government in Somalia poses challenge to Ethiopia

By Tamiru Geda

The Ethiopian Customs Authority is to hire more than 600 new employees to fill different vacancies left open for many years due to lack of experienced manpower in the labor market.

Sacked regional president joins ministry

By Groum Abate

Former President of the Somali Regional State, Ato Abdurashid Dulane has been appointed to head Contract Administration in the Ministry of Water Resources as of last week. 

Civil Engineers Association elects new president

By Tamiru Geda

The Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers has elected Dr. Bayo Channe, Lecturer at the Addis Ababa University, as its president.

Moenco signs Daihatsu car dealership

By Groum Abate

Moenco, a local dealer for Toyota cars, has officially announced its new dealership agreement with Daihatsu at a ceremony held in the premises of the company on Thursday, September 25