MultiChoice Africa withdraws DStv services in Malawi – New Business Ethiopia
MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) notified DStv subscribers of its withdrawal of services from Malawi with immediate effect. This follows the injunction issued by the High Court in Lilongwe in a matter between MultiChoice Malawi (MCM) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) prohibiting an adjustment to the DStv tariffs. “MCM does not offer the DStv service to the public and therefore cannot set or adjust tariffs for this service, a point repeatedly made to MACRA. “Customers are hereby, and with immediate effect, requested to halt payment for the DStv service. Customers who have already paid their new subscription for the DStv service will have those services honored until the current 30 day viewing cycle ends on or before 10 September 2023.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 09, 2023 23:31 UTC
WHO Chief Tedros Rules Out Running as Next UN Secretary General
World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will not run to become the next secretary general of the United Nations in New York and instead campaign for a woman to fill the role. “Absolutely not — it’s actually embarrassing that we don’t have a female secretary general,” Tedros said in an interview with Bloomberg News when asked about his ambitions. “So far we’ve had nine secretary generals and not a single female. Why?”Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Photographer: Joel Saget/AFP/Getty ImagesTedros said another reason he won’t run is because since he became Ethiopia’s minister of health in 2005 he has continuously worked weekends and barely taken ...
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 15:59 UTC
Parliament called from recess to approve Amhara state of emergency
The Ethiopian Parliament will hold an emergency meeting next Monday August 14, 2023 after Tagesse Chaffo, the speaker, called members from recess today to approve the state of emergency declared in the restive Amhara region last week. Last week, the Council of Ministers approved a state of emergency in Amhara citing instability and armed violence in the region. The decree was made effective immediately after the Council’s approval but still needs parliament’s endorsement within two weeks to remain active. The speaker’s call for the emergency parliamentary session came during the representatives’ recess period, a time when the speaker can convene parliament to discuss urgent national matters. - Advertisement -The state of emergency, if approved by parliament, will give powers to security forces to restore order and stability in the region that has seen fighting between the Amhara Fano militia and the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) since last month.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 15:49 UTC
Escalating Violence in Amhara: What It Means for Ethiopia and the World
Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous country, recently declared a six-month “state of emergency” due to escalating violent clashes between the national army and local fighters from the northern region of Amhara. Ultimately, the Ethiopian government declared a state of emergency in response to the escalating violence. Implications for Global PeaceThe escalation of violence in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has significant regional and global peace implications. ~In conclusion, Ethiopia’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to the escalating violence in Amhara holds significant implications for global peace and security. The world will be closely monitoring the developments in Ethiopia and working towards ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 15:28 UTC
After a massive grain theft scheme, food is slowly returning to Ethiopia
Nearly five months after suspending food aid in Ethiopia because of a massive scheme to steal donated grain, the United Nations World Food Program has begun testing small distribution programs in some areas of Ethiopia. As the World Food Program begins food deliveries to approximately 100,000 people out of 20 million impacted by the suspension, The Associated Press reports that officials have added new security measures. The backgroundThe people who need the food aid the most are also most affected by the stoppage. After several years of civil war and extended drought, some 20 million people countrywide were accessing food aid. Its suspension of food aid will continue while it negotiates with Ethiopia’s government for reforms of a system long controlled by local authorities.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 15:24 UTC
Ethiopia: Military pushes Fano out of two cities in Amhara, Save the Children calls for access to humanitarian aid
Save the Children called on Wednesday for access for humanitarian aid to continue in Ethiopia’s Amhara region where a state of emergency has been declared after a renewal in violence. Also on Wednesday, Reuters reported that Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) have pushed back Amhara fighters known as Fano out of two major towns in the Amhara region in its first major battlefield breakthrough since fighting erupted last week. We must shield vulnerable children from violence, displacement, hunger, and abuse and it is imperative that vulnerable families are granted safety and unimpeded access to essential humanitarian aid.”Save the Children has been operating in Ethiopia for over 60 years. The organisation focuses on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, protection services, education and cash and in-kind distributions. In 2022, Save the Children reached about 7.6 million people including about 5.1 million children through life-saving food, water distribution, and treatment for malnutrition among other services.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 15:16 UTC
Ethiopia: army advances in Amhara - authorities
The Ethiopian army was regaining ground on Wednesday against militias in the Amhara region, according to residents interviewed by AFP, after the local government on Tuesday evening spoke of a return to "relative peace". The national airline Ethiopian Arlines announced that it would resume flights to the regional capital Bahir Dar and Gondar on Thursday. Amhara forces, including the nationalist Fano militia, were key allies of the government during this war between November 2020 and November 2022. In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the Amhara government claimed that "relative peace and stability" had returned, maintaining that the army had taken "appropriate action" against "extremist groups". "Things seem to be changing today," said Gondar tuktuk driver Simachew: "The ENDF (army) has taken control of most parts of the city after heavy fighting in recent days."
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 14:38 UTC
Ethiopia troops push back Amhara fighters: residents
NAIROBI: Ethiopian troops appeared to be pushing back militia fighters in two cities in the conflict-hit Amhara region, residents said Wednesday, after local authorities reported that “relative peace” was being restored. There has been no official casualty toll from the Amhara violence, but two hospital doctors told AFP that a number of civilians have died and many injured. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government last week declared a six-month state of emergency in the region after clashes erupted between local fighters and federal troops. A Lalibela resident who gave his name only as Ayalew said Ethiopian troops were now based on the airport road. “Ambulances have stopped due to the heavy risk in the city,” the medic said, adding that the situation in Bahir Dar appeared calm with Ethiopian troops patrolling the city.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 14:26 UTC
‘Little Ethiopia’ organizers unveil plans to celebrate cultural district
Little Ethiopia has grown to more than 70 Ethiopian businesses with over 40,000 residents. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_ImagesLittle Ethiopia project chair Girma Zaid speaks during a press conference to announce Little Ethiopia festivities to inaugurate the cultural district on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_ImagesLittle Ethiopia project chair Girma Zaid speaks during a press conference to announce Little Ethiopia festivities to inaugurate the cultural district on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. Organizers behind the “Little Ethiopia” project on Tuesday announced formal festivities for Oct. 24. Zaid said organizers had already secured support from Las Vegas police and the Clark County Fire Department for the October events.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 12:19 UTC
Ethiopian produce exporters supported by CBI to shift to sea-freight
On Thursday 13 July 2023, CBI launched the ‘Transitioning the Ethiopian horticulture to a Sustainable Export Alternative’(To SEA) project in Ethiopia. The project aims to support the Ethiopian horticulture sector in growing fruits and vegetables (FVV) exports, and making the shift from air freight to sea freight. The project will support 13 Ethiopian FFV companies with technical support, business linkages and pilot export shipments. Mr. Tewodros Zewdie of the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA), a key partner in this project, added that the shift sea-freight is a crucial priority for the growth and sustainability for Ethiopian horticulture exports. CBI can help in addressing the obstacles and growing Ethiopian exports.”During the event, the priorities for the sector’s shift to sea-freight were discussed by the attendants.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 12:11 UTC
EA Continues to Strengthen Contribution to Facilitate African Continental Free Trade Zone- Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew
0 shares ShareTweetPinAddis Ababa, August 9, 2023 (Addis Walta) The Ethiopian Airlines (EA) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, said that the airline pledges to continue its contribution to strengthening the African Continental Free Trade Area. The Group CEO underscored that the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Zone will greatly contribute to the economic integration of African countries and the airline is committed to supporting this endeavor. In this respect, Ethiopian Airlines has strengthened in all areas of transportation services. Launched in 2019, the African Continental Free Trade Area has been operational in some parts of the continent and is expected to raise Africans’ income by 9% in 2035. It is forecasted that 50 million Africans will come out of the poverty line due to the job opportunities created by the free trade zone.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 12:11 UTC
Riga Airport handled a passenger number reaching a new record – 703 thousand in July
The proportion of transit and transfer passengers increased to 26% in July as a result of the extensive summer flight programme, while overall passenger traffic reached 84%. Riga Airport closed this year’s July with a record number of passengers handled in the post-pandemic period: the company’s performance data show that last month 702,946 passengers chose Riga Airport as their airport of choice for their journeys. “The results of the first six months have already shown that we are very close to the levels of 2019 in terms of direct passenger traffic and we are leaders among the Baltic capitals in terms of passenger traffic renewal. In total, the airport handled 5,816 passengers, cargo, business flights and other flights during the month. 421 thousand passengers or 60% of the total number of passengers in July flew with the national airline airBaltic, while almost 151 thousand or 21% chose the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair for their flights.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 12:10 UTC
Ethiopian forces push Fano fighters from Amhara’s Gondar city
Fano rebels have been pushed out of Amhara’s second biggest city in significant breakthrough for Ethiopian federal forces. The military’s success in Gondar, Amahara’s second biggest city, is the first significant breakthrough for federal forces, who were overrun by Fano militiamen there and in some other towns when fighting broke out in early August. A Fano fighter from Gondar told Reuters news agency that the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), backed by anti-riot police and pro-government militiamen, had pushed the Fano fighters out of the city on Tuesday. A local official in Gondar said the military was “almost in full control of the city”. On Tuesday, Ethiopian Airlines cancelled flights to Bahir Dar, saying it would not fly to any airports in the Amhara region.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 10:44 UTC
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Ethiopian military pushes back militiamen in two Amhara towns
A partial view of the Lalibela town in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia, January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri//File PhotoADDIS ABABA, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's military has pushed local militiamen out of two towns in the Amhara region, residents said on Wednesday, in its first big battlefield breakthroughs since fighting erupted last week. A local official in Gondar said the military was "almost in full control of the city". Another Gondar resident said he had seen the military enter the city centre on Tuesday afternoon. Two Lalibela residents told Reuters that ENDF troops entered the town on Wednesday morning following intense fighting on Lalibela's outskirts the previous day.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 10:38 UTC
Ethiopia: After Tigray and Oromia, Amhara nationalists take on Abiy
The instability roiling Ethiopia is intensifying in Amhara, the second-largest region, which is following Tigray and Oromia by hosting rebels that threaten to oust the federal government in Addis Ababa. In response to a request from the loyalist regional authority in Amhara, the federal government declared a state of emergency on 4 August after local militias clashed with the Ethiopian army.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 09, 2023 10:12 UTC