The government has launched the registration of farmers and 500,000 vulnerable people who will benefit from various government programmes.Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua, speaking on Friday during the launch of phase two of the farmers registra…
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Teen Mothers Get Second Chance At Education
Embu Woman Rep Njoki Njeru has announced plans to have young girls who dropped out of school as a result of teenage pregnancies go back to school next year.Through the programme dubbed, ‘Restored Hope’ the Woman Rep said this will assist many young gi…
Read moreJapanese Ambassador Sees Potential in Strengthening Ethio-Japan Cooperation
Japan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Ito Takako underscored that there are many potential areas conducive to further strengthening the great Ethio-Japan relations and cooperation.The ambassador told ENA that the Government of Japan is strengthening its bilat…
Read moreDecision to Reduce Forex Surrender Requirement Encourages Local Exporters: Leaders of Exporters Associations
The latest decision by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to reduce the surrender requirement from 70/30 to 50/50 percent for local exporters is an encouraging move to boost the sector, leaders of exporters associations said.Recall that NBE issued rec…
Read moreEthiopia’s Amane Beriso Wins Gold in Budapest Women’s Marathon
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed congratulated Ethiopian athletes who claim gold and silver in the women’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023.“Congratulations again to our female athletes at the World Athletics Championships Budapest …
Read moreEthiopia Working for Alternative Ports, Access to Sea: African Affairs Director at MoFA
The government of Ethiopia is working to increase the utilization of ports in the region and gain access to the sea, according to Fesseha Shawel, Director General for African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).Fesseha recalled that Ethio…
Read moreUnique, Rich Avocados of Ethiopia Show Progress of Fruits Sector Dev’t: PM Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wrote that Ethiopia’s export ready highland avocados which offer a unique and rich taste showcase the progress of the country’s fruits sector development over the past few years.In a note he posted on his Facebook, the premier…
Read moreSouth Africa TV News Channel Reports that Ethiopia’s BRICS Membership Instrumental in Pushing for Pan-Africanist Agenda
Ethiopia’s endorsement to join the BRICS bloc is a great moment to push for a Pan-Africanist agenda as the country is the seat of the African Union, South Africa’s TV news channel eNCA reported.The emerging-markets bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China …
Read moreOtavi man arrested for alleged murder of his son
A 28-year-old man was arrested at Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region on Friday afternoon for the alleged murder of his two-year-old baby boy at the town.Namibian Police Force (NamPol) head of community affairs in the region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha, in …
Read moreCuban President arrives in Namibia on official visit
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrived in Namibia on Saturday for an official State visit and Heroes’ Day celebrations.Diaz-Canel is on a three-day visit to Namibia as a guest of honor to the 33rd Heroes’ Day celebrations, held at Independence Stad…
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