A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) and the Public Procurement and Property Authority of Ethiopia with the aim of facilitating procurement procedures in the country. While Ethiopia intends to expand the use of digital ID for public services in line with a digital government strategy which it intends to roll out, the country is also paying attention to issues of cybersecurity. In a session dedicated to discussing Ethiopia’s digital transformation and cybersecurity, Guta said INSA was taking every necessary step to ensure the safety of the country’s digital economy, ENA reports. Early this year, a blog article by the World Economic Forum discussed the Ethiopia digital ID project, the gains it portends for the economy and the hurdles that must be dealt with in order to maximize its impact on the economy. Article Topicsbiometric enrollment | cybersecurity | digital ID | Ethiopia | Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) | government purchasing | government services

Relatives mourn the death of Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was among those killed in a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. EPARelatives mourn the death of Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was among those killed in a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

"This hall is where Africa came together to give life to the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union ," he stated, acknowledging the transformation of the continent from its early days of independence to the present. "I also see it as an invitation for everyone to cooperate in pursuit of a better future, for Africa and for the world," he continued. Moreover, he called for the reform of global institutions that remain outdated, especially highlighting the absence of a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council . "Let's hope it will be corrected soon," he shared in his statement, especially as there is now a consensus between all Member States that installing "two African members as permanent members of the Security Council " is essential for reform. Recent advancementsIn continuity, Mr. Guterres stressed the importance of the recently adopted Pact for the Future , which addresses the need for reform in the Security Council and international financial architecture.

Egypt has now joined the ranks of 44 countries that have eradicated the mosquito-borne infectious disease. ReutersEgypt has now joined the ranks of 44 countries that have eradicated the mosquito-borne infectious disease.

The National Department of Health has since deployed 80 environmental health practitioners to identify the chemical agent. Gauteng, Limpopo and recently Northern Cape reported cases of food poisoning. The Environmental Section of the National Department of Health sent people there to see if they’ve been a glitch with some of the food regulations,” he adds. Dr Aaron Motsoaledi discusses recent spate of suspected food poisoning cases:Meanwhile, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile says uncontrolled borders are responsible for the high number of illegal foreign nationals in the country. The visit follows the closure and looting of spaza shops owned by foreign nationals, after allegations of contaminated food being sold in the area.

By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant(Reuters) -Genesys said on Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, becoming the latest tech firm to bet on the booming AI market to attract investors. The move comes as the IPO market recovers with investors once again turning warmer towards tech startups that they had shunned for over two years due to concerns around lofty valuations. In December 2021, Genesys raised $580 million in a funding round led by Salesforce Ventures, valuing it at $21 billion. Genesys was acquired by private equity firm Permira Holdings from Alcatel-Lucent in 2012, valuing the company then at about $1.5 billion. Cerebras Systems, a startup competing with industry leader Nvidia for a slice of the lucrative AI chip market, also filed for a U.S. IPO late last month.

Now I go back home with a feeling to conquer the roads," said Cheptegei, also a three time world champion in the 10,000m. Eyayu beats favourite Limo for title.Eyayu extended the Ethiopian winning streak in Delhi after she led the field right from the beginning. Eyayu and Limo passed the 10km-mark together and remained the sole leaders in the race. However, the Ethiopian runner pulled ahead in the second phase of the race, leaving Limo 10-15 seconds behind. I am happy to have achieved it," Eyayu later said.Limo said she was happy to join the Delhi podium after nine years.

Also, in Lagos, NDLEA operatives on Tuesday Oct. 15 arrested a suspect (names withheld), with 3kg methamphetamine and 1.90kg cannabis along Lagos – Ibadan expressway. “When he was taken for body scan, the result showed he ingested illicit drug which proved to be cocaine. “His body scan revealed ingestion of illicit drug. “He,however, confessed that he ingested 30 wraps of the illicit drug in Brazil but excreted 29 pellets in Addis Ababa, where he handed them over to another person. “The suspect revealed that he was to be paid N2.5 million for trafficking the drug, “Babafemi added.

Rohingya refugees on the boat anchored off the coast of South Aceh on Monday. Photo: AFPRohingya refugees on the boat anchored off the coast of South Aceh on Monday.

But, by some distance (no pun intended), the most popular sport in Ethiopia has always been soccer, with European competitions drawing large crowds in show houses. Despite the nationwide interest to regularly watch soccer games, Digital Satellite Television (DStv) is currently the sole player in the media landscape. That’s mainly down to the South Africa-based station’s uninterrupted rights to the English Premier League for over a decade. The early 2000s set the tone for European soccer in EthiopiaThe satellite TV culture spread in Ethiopia in the early 2000s. And, with the time intersecting Premier League’s renaissance, the English game resonates with the majority of soccer following community.

The Ethiopian Airlines Consortium has reached out to President Bola Tinubu, seeking his intervention in a dispute involving the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and the Nigeria Air project. The letter, titled “Ethiopian Airlines Consortium Plea on the Issue of the National Carrier,” was dated October 15 and delivered to the presidency on October 17. The disagreement centres on what Keyamo referred to as a “Master Agreement” during a recent discussion on the aviation industry. READ ALSO:Our partnership with Nigeria to establish Airline closed – Ethiopian Airlines“The negotiation meetings produced a Draft Establishment and Operations Agreement and Full Business Case. “Also, Nigeria has many pilots flying worldwide including Ethiopian Airlines; we never considered using wet leases or foreign pilots in Nigeria.

It is necessary to emphasize the importance of developing the livestock export chain and Ethiopia’s cold supply chain to strengthen Djibouti’s position in the global export of flowers, fruits, and vegetables to gain more market share in the global agribusiness. This infrastructure, vital for Ethiopia’s global competitiveness, is essential for facilitating efficient and cost-effective export logistics. By embedding these industries within well-defined value chains, Ethiopia can secure a smooth, synchronized logistics network, enhancing its global competitiveness. By strengthening its cold supply chain, Ethiopia could significantly enhance its export capabilities. Strengthening and improving the value chain and the logistics chain are essential.

Ethio Telecom has announced to it has officially launched the 5th generation service by building 5th generation mobile service stations in various areas of North West Region of Bahadar city. It has enabled the corporate and individual customers to benefit from the legacy of 5th generation mobile network technology. The 5th generation technology is a modern wireless network technology that reaches a high speed of up to 10 GB per second (Gbs), and it is a technology that reaches 1 millisecond in terms of ultra-low latency. The implementation of the 5th generation network will greatly reduce network congestion and make life easier for customers by using high-quality and fast communication, digital solutions and digital financial services. 5G for smart healthcare and hospital management, smart agriculture, smart education, smart mining, smart manufacturing, smart airport and travel services, smart transportation, smart home, broadcasting and entertainment, cloud-based digital services including games, and artificial intelligence.

At the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, leaders from fashionassociations across more than 50 countries proudly announced theformation of the BRICS International Fashion Federation. Ethiopia’s dual membership in the BRICS+ and the BRICS InternationalFashion Federation represents a fundamental moment for our country’sfashion industry. “The creation of this International Federation is a major outcome of therecent BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow. TheBRICS+ Fashion Summit was held in Moscow on October 3-5. One of the main missions of the BRICS International Fashion Federationwill be to strengthen and expand the ties between fashion organizationsin different countries.

He completely opened his door, with his team.”Ms Mekonnen posted about Ethiopia Nights on her WhatsApp status and was thrilled by the response. Sosina Mekonnen, centre in black, with guests at Ethiopia Nights (Photograph supplied)Despite that, the event was a success with “all types of people from different sectors of the community”. Her family sends a bulk supply once a year that she stores in her freezer; she was able to use it to prepare the meals for Ethiopia Nights at JC’s Café. It's a part of our tradition of sharing – people feed you with their hands – we call it ‘gursha’,” Ms Mekonnen said. • Reservations for Ethiopia Nights can be made on 232-0503