Government plans to pardon over 13,000
prisoners
By Andualem Sisay
In the spirit of the ongoing national reconciliation on the approach
of the Ethiopian third Millennium, the government of Ethiopia plans
to pardon more than 13,000 prisoners, Capital learnt.
According to the information obtained from our sources, who requested
to remain anonymous, administrators of various prisons along with
local civic organization representatives have conducted discussions
this week at the National Palace on the implementation of the pardon.
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Investors cry out for land
Around 152 mln birr underutilized
By Tedla Desta
Over 2000 investors registered by the Addis Ababa Investment Authority
(AAIA) to invest in the industrial zones haven’t obtained
land, Capital learnt.
The Addis Ababa Investment Authority claims to provide land with
the necessary infrastructure and utilities in industrial zones within
seven days of application submission; however, investors registered
since 2004 have not been given land.
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Addis to 'solve' the mendicant problem
By Andualem Sisay
Ten years ago, Yemane Woldemariam was begging for three months
just for the sake of research. His research resulted in the re-integration
of some 24,000 beggars from Tigray back to their community. Now
as an the active executive board member of Elshadai Relief and Development
Association (ERDA), he believes that if there is a strong commitment
from all sides, Addis Ababa will be cleared of beggars within one
month.
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