Addis Abeba — Ethiopian students won third prize in the 7th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, which took place in Shenzhen, China, from May 24 to May 28, 2023. In the innovation track, students compete with their own invention ideas, and Ethiopia is represented in the title "Geez Character Classifier". The CEO of Huawei Ethiopia, Mr. Liu Jifan, expressed gratitude for the students' accomplishments and reaffirmed Huawei's commitment to developing the ICT sector and working towards the future. Students from Gondar, Wachemo, Addis Abeba Science and Technology, Adama Science and Technology, and Addis Abeba Universities have had a chance of representing their country at the global level after the completion of various national and regional contests. The Huawei ICT Competition aims to drive the development of high-quality ICT talent, select qualified talent for the industry, continuously provide future driving forces and active participants for digital transformation, promote efficient mapping of talent supply and demand, and further contribute to a sustainable talent ecosystem.
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May 30, 2023 14:22 UTC
Col. Ami Bitton has entered his position as the new Commanding Officer of the Paratroopers Brigade, replacing Col. Yoav Brunner, who served in the position for two years and will soon begin academic studies. The change of command ceremony was held Tuesday at Camp Gur (“Beit Lid”), and was led by the Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Yehuda Fuchs, and the Commanding Officer of the 98th Fire Formation Division, BG Dan Goldfuss. Commanding Officer of the 98th Fire Formation Division, BG Dan Goldfuss said: "The Paratroopers Brigade influences the IDF as a whole. Outgoing Commanding Officer of the Paratroopers Brigade, Col. Yoav Brunner said: "Over the past two years, I was with you in the various arenas - the Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria and the northern border. Incoming Commanding Officer of the Paratroopers Brigade, Col. Ami Bitton said: "I am honored and thrilled to take upon myself the command over the Paratroopers Brigade - where I began my service and evolved as a combat soldier and commander."
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May 30, 2023 13:17 UTC
“Etisalat has expressed its interest to enter the Ethiopian telecom market,” said the ministry of Finance in a statement. The government further noted that e& has expressed a willingness to work alongside government and the wider telecoms market to actualise investment opportunities in the country. The discussions reportedly concluded with an agreement to continue negotiations directly in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, in the coming weeks. Since then, the Ethiopian government has faced numerous delays in relaunching the tender process but insists that it still wants to find a third national telecoms operator. It is worth noting that e& is not the only major telecoms players to have expressed interest in taking the remaining Ethiopian telecoms licence.
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May 30, 2023 11:57 UTC
MultiChoice Africa Holdings and Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) have signed a cooperation agreement. Under the MoU signed, the parties intend to create a collaborative partnership for capacity building, benchmarking, and sharing of experience, intellectual property protection, training, and skills development. Mohammed Edris Mohammed, Director General of Ethiopian Media Authority, attended the signing ceremony in Johannesburg. Commenting on the agreement, Feseha Yetagsu Manbegrot, Chief Executive Officer of EBC, said: “We are grateful to sign this MoU. EBC is the oldest and biggest public media in Ethiopia with five television channels and three radio channels.
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May 30, 2023 11:54 UTC
People here drink blood to get fat, the strongest person is called a heroMany people in the world want to lose weight. Here people drink blood mixed milk with the intention of getting fat and staying healthy. The fattest man (Man) is given the status of leader. People of the Bodi tribe of EthiopiaYes, we are talking about the Bodi tribe of Ethiopia today. Due to the competition, the men of the Bodi tribe become so fat that it is difficult to walk.
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May 30, 2023 11:30 UTC
There is also a push to diversify the festival’s reach beyond the Jewish community. ‘This festival brings the community together’The festival will also feature a free screening of the animated film “Charlotte,” winner of the Audience Award for Music/Art/Design at the 40th Vancouver International Film Festival. We want to show the community the beauty of Jewish culture, the difficulty of Jewish culture, and the capabilities and strength of the Jewish community. Centered on a jewelry shop owner, this thriller is “a thoughtful account of the power dynamics between rescuer and rescued.”HOW TO GOWhat: Dayton Jewish International Film FestivalWhen: June 1-29Where: The Plaza Theatre, 33 S. Main St., Miamisburg; The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton; and Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St., DaytonCost: Individual tickets are $12. More information: Call the Jewish Community Center of Greater Dayton at 937-610-1555 or visit www.jewishdayton.org.
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May 30, 2023 11:11 UTC
MultiChoice Africa Holdings and the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony which took place in Johannesburg – for purposes of technical facilities benchmarking- was also graced by the presence of the Director General (DG) from the Ethiopian Media Authority, Mohammed Edris Mohammed. The MoU covers MAH and its associate MultiChoice Ethiopia, as the local partner, and further provides for continued strengthening of future co-operation between MAH and EBC in combating broadcasting piracy. EBC is the oldest and biggest public media in Ethiopia with 5 Television channels and 3 Radio channels. MultiChoice commenced operations in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been at the forefront in the provision of quality sport, education and entertainment content.
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May 30, 2023 10:10 UTC
Fincha Sugar Factory (Photo:Social Media)By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssaAddis Abeba – Following continued hostilities between government forces and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) since 20 May 2023, near Fincha Sugar Factory, which is found in the Sulula Fincha district of the Horro Guduru Zone, in Western Oromia, the factory has suspended production of sugar, employees of the factory told Addis Standard. Citing the Ethiopian Sugar Industry Group, Ethiopia Insider, a local online publication, last week reported that 14 people were killed in an attack by militants at the Sugar Factory. Of the 14 victims, 11 were factory workers and three were local residents. It was also stated that the factory was shut down due to the same attack and looting. The employee added that “several cars of the factory were burned down, and more than ten days have been counted since the factory stopped production”.
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May 30, 2023 10:08 UTC
MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) (www.MultiChoice.com) and the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony which took place in Johannesburg - for purposes of technical facilities benchmarking- was also graced by the presence of the Director General (DG) from the Ethiopian Media Authority, Mr Mohammed Edris Mohammed. The MoU covers MAH and its associate MultiChoice Ethiopia, as the local partner, and further provides for continued strengthening of future co-operation between MAH and EBC in combating broadcasting piracy. EBC is the oldest and biggest public media in Ethiopia with 5 Television channels and 3 Radio channels. MultiChoice commenced operations in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been at the forefront in the provision of quality sport, education and entertainment content.
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May 30, 2023 10:02 UTC
MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) (www.MultiChoice.com)and the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony which took place in Johannesburg - for purposes of technical facilities benchmarking- was also graced by the presence of the Director General (DG) from the Ethiopian Media Authority , Mr Mohammed Edris Mohammed . The MoU covers MAH and its associate MultiChoice Ethiopia, as the local partner, and further provides for continued strengthening of future co-operation between MAH and EBC in combating broadcasting piracy. EBC is the oldest and biggest public media in Ethiopia with 5 Television channels and 3 Radio channels. MultiChoice commenced operations in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been at the forefront in the provision of quality sport, education and entertainment content.
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May 30, 2023 09:59 UTC
The former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Roland Iyayi has raised serious concerns about the aircraft recently presented as part of Nigeria Air‘s fleet. According to Iyayi, the aircraft actually belongs to Ethiopian Airlines. Furthermore, Iyayi stated that this act might discourage foreign investment due to perceived lawlessness in Nigeria. When asked if the landing of the aircraft signalled the start of the national carrier, Iyayi expressed strong doubt. According to him, the launch was a “flagrant abuse of the judicial system,” and legal consequences should follow.
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May 30, 2023 09:51 UTC
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has launched a new project to attract investment in the country's agro-processing sector. The project, which is supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will focus on lead generation, outreach, follow-up, and conversion. The project will work with OCO Global, Triple Line, and key stakeholders in Ethiopia to identify and attract anchor investors to the agro-processing sector. The project will also provide support to investors throughout the investment process, from due diligence to financing. According to Ethiopia IAIP, four Regional Industrial Parks Development Corporations which answer to regional boards look after the development of the agro-processing parks and RTCs in their respective regions.
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May 30, 2023 09:43 UTC
The key for Wolkite City was, as expected, the incredible form of Captain Fantastic. Ethiopian Insurance and Wolkite played out a goalless start to the game, but the Kebede show took over. Kebede opened his account in the second minute of added time at the end of the first half when he converted a penalty for 1-0 to Wolkite going into the break. Kebede completed his brace in the 69th minute proving once again that all good things come to Wolkite when he is on fire. Ethiopian Insurance remain in third place with 45 points, with Bahir Dar second, and are still 10 points behind league leaders St George, who are on 55 points.
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May 29, 2023 22:03 UTC
Ethiopia Coffee defeated the ultra-defensive Hadiya Hossana in a keenly contested tie, and before the main games, Sidama Coffee and Wolaitta Dicha's unfinished game from yesterday still did not produce any goals. Having conceded two goals at the end of the first half, Hadiya Hossana came out smoking in the second half. The game finished 2-1 in favour of Ethiopia Coffee who now move to the fourth position behind Ethiopian Insurance with 38 points. Hadiya Hossana dropped one place to sixth behind Hawassa who dropped to fifth. It finished goalless with Sidama moving up to 10th but Wolaitta Dicha now in perilous circumstances in 12th above Wolkite.
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May 29, 2023 20:20 UTC
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its direct passenger flight between Abidjan and New York City today. The flight was launched at Abidjan Airport in the presence of Lemma Yedecha, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Commercial Officer and other dignitaries, the carrier says. The route also allows airlines to serve New York from its main hub Addis Ababa via Abidjan four times weekly. “The resumption of our Abidjan-New York flight brings back the flexibility that our passengers love,” Ethiopian airlines group CEO Mesfin Tasew said. Currently, Ethiopian Airlines is serving more than 145 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations.
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May 29, 2023 19:57 UTC