Fast reform, targeted protection key to boost Africa’s agriculture – New Business Ethiopia
Commenting on what kind of policies can boost investment in African agriculture, Vanessa said: “The inclination of many governments is protectionism. Indicating that necessity is the driver, she advised African governments to make necessary regulatory reforms within a short period of time to catchup with the dynamic global trade. Global climate change is here and food and agriculture systems need to change. We need functioning trade corridors because everybody requires some level of import and some level of export to be functioning,” says Vanessa. With over two decades of working experiences in different African countries, Level 4 International provides a variety of consulting services, including marketing, strategy, operations.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
May 23, 2024 11:16 UTC
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: FIFA replaces officials of Benin Republic-Nigeria clash
FIFA has made changes to the officiating team for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria. The encounter is scheduled for Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in the Ivorian capital on Monday, June 10, 2024. Ethiopian official Bamlak Tessema Weyesa, who was originally designated as the referee for the encounter scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. has been replaced by Gabonese Pierre Ghislain Atcho. Weyesa’s compatriots, Temesgin Samuel Atango and Tigle Gizaw Belachew, have been retained as assistant referees 1 and 2, respectively. However, another Ethiopian, Tewodros Mitiku, earlier designated as the fourth official, has been replaced by Cameroonian Antoine Max Effa Essouma.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 23, 2024 07:53 UTC
FIFA Changes Match Officials For Nigeria Vs Benin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The world football governing body, FIFA, has named new officials for Super Eagles of Nigeria 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic. At 5 p.m. on June 10, the Benin Republic will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The game will take place about three days after the Super Eagles take on South Africa in Uyo at 8 p.m. on June 7. These two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are must-win for the Super Eagles if they want to stand a chance of qualifying for the prestigious tournament. AdvertisementDue to how important the game between Nigeria and the Benin Republic is, FIFA has gained a special interest in the game by carefully selecting an officiating team for the clash.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 23, 2024 02:09 UTC
Dandenong's Settlers Square Overwhelmed by Drama 23 May
The newest public art in Dandenong's Settlers Square foreshadows the next exhibition at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre. Created by Melbourne based Ethiopian-Norwegian artist Olana Janfa, Too Much Drama combines the artist's trademark wry political commentary and light-hearted humour. Olana Janfa: Too Much Drama is the 2024 iteration of HOME, Greater Dandenong Council's longstanding program of exhibitions featuring artists from a refugee and asylum seeker background. It will be exhibited at the Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre from 2 July to 6 September with a range of public programs starting from June. The official opening event for Olana Janfa: Too Much Drama will take place on Saturday 29 June, from 6pm-10pm, commencing at Settlers Square before moving across to Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 23, 2024 01:32 UTC
Seven civilians, including child, killed in midnight attack on Tigray-Afar border
Raya Azebo district, located in the Tigray region (Photo: Social Media)Addis Abeba – Unidentified gunmen killed seven civilians, including a seven-year-old child, in a midnight attack on Monday in the Raya Azebo district, located in the border area between the Afar and Tigray regions. “The perpetrators killed civilian shepherds, including an 11-year-old child, while they were asleep at midnight,” stated Tezera. Following this attack, the Tigray Interim Administration issued a statement on social media confirming that the perpetrators originated from the Afar region. “The Tigray Interim Administration is closely monitoring their identities and will continue to strengthen efforts to identify and apprehend the criminals,” the statement stated. The interim administration also assured the public that they would be kept informed of any progress in the investigation.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 22:19 UTC
Photographer Shot Dead While Filming Tribe in Ethiopia
A travel photographer was murdered this week while filming a documentary about the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia. Travel photographer Toni Espadas was killed on Monday following a “complex incident” while filming the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia for well-known documentary series Partners of the World (Socios por el Mundo) for Chilean television station Canal 13. According to Spanish newspaper Sur, two individuals opened fire on the documentary crew who worked for the MkZeta production company, including the 54-year-old photographer as they returned from filming the Mursi tribe. While the other members of the filming crew were unharmed, Espadas — who is based in Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain — was shot dead during the attack. Espadas, who worked as a travel photographer and tour guide, was known as an expert on Africa — a continent he had been visiting for over two decades.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 20:02 UTC
Gov’t tweaks criteria for student loan write-off
The Government of Guyana yesterday tweaked its eligibility criteria for the student loan write-off which it is offering to past University of Guyana students. The new criterion deals with eligible candidates’ proof of residential address in Guyana. According to a notice posted on the Facebook page of Finance Minister Ashni Singh, eligible candidates will now have to present proof of residency in Guyana. This proof, it specified, can be in the form of a utility bill or registered mail, a bank statement that has been issued within the last six months (in the applicant’s name), or a driver’s licence. Further, the notice explained that in the case of those who are currently non-residents of Guyana these individuals must provide proof that they worked in the country for three years following graduation.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 18:57 UTC
BMW unveils its latest ‘Art Car,’ courtesy of abstract artist Julie Mehretu
The BMW M Hybrid V8, a plug-in hybrid, is a track-only racing car created to compete in the international endurance racing circuit. For the commission, which marks the 20th BMW Art Car, Mehretu chose to adapt one of her most famous works: The painting “Everywhen,” which is now in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. I kept seeing that painting kind of dripping into the car.”The first BMW Art Car was painted in 1975 by the American sculptor Alexander Calder after French racing driver Hervé Poulain brought the idea to BMW. The first woman to take on a BMW Art Car was South African artist Esther Mahlangu, who in 1991 painted a 525i sedan. Madeleine Grynsztejn, Pritzker Director at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and a member of that jury, described Mehretu as the “perfect artist” to take on the BMW Art Car in a statement released last June announcing her selection.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 18:31 UTC
JFK Millennium Partners selects Arora to implement IBM’s renowned Maximo Enterprise Asset Management Software and Arora ATLAS Mobile Solutions for JFK Terminal 6
Mobile applications will ensure a digital-led Terminal experience and efficient, world-class operations. Leveraging its extensive involvement in the design of the new, world-class T6 and its accompanying building information management and asset data, Arora will create a centralized repository of asset information, enabling JMP to execute cross-functional operational tasks with ease. “Their proven track record and innovative approach make them the ideal choice to help us realize our vision of creating a digital-first Terminal. The Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project is part of the Port Authority’s historic $19 billion redevelopment initiative, transforming JFK International Airport into a 21st-century global gateway. With Arora Engineers at the helm of asset management, T6 is poised to become a benchmark for excellence in airport infrastructure.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 17:23 UTC
Ethiopia Remits Only 10% of Loan Repayment After Debt Suspension
Ethiopia made only 10% of loan repayments that were due in the first nine months of the country’s fiscal year after a debt suspension agreement reached in 2023 gave it some respite, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide . The nation repaid $52.1 million in the July-March period, when it should have remitted $512 million, Ahmed told lawmakers in the capital, Addis Ababa. Ethiopia and some of its lenders agreed last year to freeze repayments, which led the east African nation to default on a eurobond repayment in December.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 15:20 UTC
Ethiopian Fixer Flees to Rome After Abduction and Detention
In 2022, Zleke, an Ethiopian fixer, was abducted by armed men, taken to a remote prison, and held for six weeks. After paying, Zleke’s wife freed him, but he remained under threat. Fearing for his life, Zleke fled Ethiopia with the help of an Italian friend. Now in a refugee camp in Rome, Zleke struggles with homesickness and separation from his family, who await visas. Zleke’s experience is reminiscent of what fixers face across the continent in their efforts to help western journalists shine a light on pertinent issues.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 14:57 UTC
Ethiopia's Gains USD 2.2 Million from Cotton
The Ministry of Agriculture announced earnings of USD 2.2 million from 800 tons of cotton produced in the past nine months. While this demonstrates potential, researchers warn that Ethiopia utilizes only a fraction of its suitable land for cotton cultivation. Despite planting 81,000 hectares out of a planned 105,000, Ethiopia achieved 80% of its cotton production target, yielding 1.5 million quintals. Ethiopia boasts roughly 3 million hectares ideal for cotton cultivation, significantly exceeding current production. To address this gap, a 15-year national cotton development strategy is underway.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 14:49 UTC
Jewish Values Drive Jewish Critics of Israel
As of April 2, 62 percent of American Jews believe Israel has responded to Hamas’ attack in an “acceptable” way. My 2019 book, “Days of Awe,” examines American Jewish critics of Israeli policy and Zionism — support for a Jewish state in the Middle East. This interviewee and others say their journeys toward activism began because their understanding of Jewish values was inconsistent with what Israel was doing in the name of Jews’ safety. By reciting both Jewish and Palestinian victims’ names, they hoped to use Jewish tradition to challenge the devaluation of Palestinian lives. I didn’t want to do nothing.”For these interviewees, discriminatory or violent policies contradict their understanding of Jewish values, which they assert by standing in solidarity with Palestinians.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 14:48 UTC