Israel Seeking Bedouin, Ethiopian Integration In High-Tech
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and the country’s Ministry of Labor and Employment are investing in programs to integrate more Bedouin and Ethiopian citizens into the high-tech sector. The initiative will help provide more infrastructure and tools towards developing the practical training, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities to individuals from the communities. The Human Capital Fund will provide grants for requests of up to 1 million shekels for programs in the launch/seed stage and for requests of 1-15 million shekels for programs in the growth/scale-up stage. “One of the Israel Innovation Authority’s goals is to integrate human capital from social and geographical peripheries into the high-tech sector, even in these challenging times,” said Israel Innovation Authority CEO Dror Bin. “The future of the job market greatly depends on the ability of different population groups to find themselves in high-paying and high-productivity roles,” said Labor Ministry DG Israel Uzan.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 31, 2023 11:25 UTC
Editorial: Condemning abhorrent food aid theft by cutting aid is punishing victims twice. Death is staring in the face of millions in Ethiopia, rescue them now!
Today, more than 20 million Ethiopians are in need of external food aid assistance. That is why the news of industrial scale food aid theft involving corruption and mismanagement of food aid distribution in crisis-hit Ethiopia caught the word by a shock. These factors are the exact opposite factors of why Ethiopia’s food aid management system in the past had been considered solid. Peace and stability are essential for food security and humanitarian aid distribution to be effective. But only condemning abhorrent food aid theft by cutting aid is punishing victims twice.
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July 31, 2023 11:23 UTC
NDLEA arrests artistes’ manager, businessman who sell drugs at Lekki, Lagos Island clubs
3 Ope Daniel Taiwo Street, off Chisco Bus-Stop, Lekki area of Lagos when the consignment arrived on Sunday 23rd July. Oseni said beside the drug business, he also organizes shows for artistes around Lagos and outside Nigeria. A total of ten (10) parcels of Colorado weighing 2.50kg concealed inside large tins of coffee and duvets linked to Oseni were intercepted by NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja. In the same vein, NDLEA operatives attached to the NAHCO export shed of the MMIA intercepted a cargo going to Nairobi, Kenya. In Ogun state, operatives on Thursday 26th July uncovered another skuchies factory in Sagamu where a suspect Femi Isiaka was arrested.
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July 31, 2023 07:12 UTC
Portugal goalkeeper reveals his childhood idol was Hope Solo
Watch our coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 here! This is our first experience in the World Cup and I want to enjoy it, but I also want to do my best and win. Another topic that the Portuguese goalkeeper addressed for the aforementioned Internet portal was the subject of his childhood idols, highlighting that above all he considers Hope Solo to be his greatest inspiration when he was young and Dreamed of playing football professionally. “For women goalkeepers, my role model was Hope Solo. I have seen many great goalkeepers, but for me Hope Solo was the best.
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July 31, 2023 05:58 UTC
NDLEA uncovers UK, Oman, Dubai-bound drugs in body creams, vehicle engines — National Accord Newspaper
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has thwarted attempt by a drug suspect, Igboma Ifeanyi to export quantities of Loud, a variant of Cannabis, Tramadol and Rohypnol. He said that the illicit drugs weighing 7.8kg were concealed in 66 bottles of skin lightening lotion. In the same vein, NDLEA operatives attached to the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NACHO) export shed of the MMIA intercepted a cargo going to Nairobi, Kenya. He said that the NDLEA operatives arrested an agent, Onydem Chinwe who presented it for export. Equally, a consignment of 8.5kg skunk well concealed in a vehicle engine block going to Dubai, UAE was intercepted by the NDLEA operatives.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 31, 2023 03:45 UTC
Ethiopian athletes gear up for World Athletics Championships
The Ethiopian athletics team set to participate in the 19th edition of the World Athletics Championships, taking place in Budapest, Hungary from August 19–27, is preparing. - Advertisement -Letesenbet Gidey, Gudaf Tsegai, Tamirat Tola and Gotytom Gebresellasie – all gold medalists at the 2022 World Athletics Championships – are among the returning athletes on the Ethiopian athletics team. Furthermore, Tokyo 2020 Olympic men’s 10k gold medalist Solomon Barega and 2023 World Cross Country silver medalist Berihu Aregawi will lead Ethiopia at the championships. In less than 20 days, the World Athletics Championships in Budapest will begin, marking the most important sporting event in Hungary’s history. The event is the third largest athletics competition in the world.
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July 30, 2023 06:54 UTC
Ethiopia national football team Walias take flight to America for friendly fray
The Ethiopian national men’s football team, affectionately known as the Walias, will depart Ethiopia today for the United States where they will participate in a pair of international friendlies. According to details released by the Ethiopia Football Federation, the squad will first face the Guyana national team on August 2 in Washington, D.C before heading to Atlanta to take on Atlanta Rovers F.C. Team coach Daniel Gebremariam hopes the trip will provide an opportunity for his players to gain valuable experience and exposure, possibly catching the eye of recruiters from major clubs. The Walias delegation will split into two groups for the journey, with the first traveling today and the second set to depart tomorrow, Bahiru said. The friendlies will provide a constructive challenge as the team builds towards upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 30, 2023 06:46 UTC
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Jadire Group venturing into business
There are elements of business that go against religious principles and which might compromise ethical behaviour and practices. Yet, others believe that there is absolutely nothing wrong with religious people being involved in profit-making endeavours. The Batik Group at the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Jamaica Holy Trinity Branch is of the latter view, it seems, as its members are making and selling Jadire™ batik print materials. They also intend to train other church members, “as well as other interested persons or groups, sometime in the first half of 2024”. The making and selling of batik fabric, then, is one way in which the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Holy Trinity Branch Batik Group is attaining financial stability.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 30, 2023 05:18 UTC
World bank virtually inks $400 million agreement as Russia-Africa summit was underway
World Bank president to visit Ethiopia with a focus for “identifying” opportunities for job creation for youth and womenAhmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister for Finance, and Mr. Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director (Photo : file/public domain)borkenaAs many African states, including Ethiopia, attend the Russia-Africa leaders summit in St. Petersburg, the world bank was inking an “agreement” with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance. Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister for Finance, and Mr. Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director for Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, and South Sudan representing the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank, signed the agreement. The Ministry, in an update published on its website this Thursday, indicated that the signing ceremony was a virtual one. If what the Ministry says is true, Ethiopia will get $400 million from the World Bank. The $350 million will be made available in the form of grant while the remaining $50 million will have to be paid back as for it is a loan arrangement.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 30, 2023 02:50 UTC
UN Body says delivering Humanitarian aid to displaced in Wollega unlikely
From the WebborkenaThe United Nations’ body for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, says it is unlikely that it will deliver humanitarian aid for the displaced in the Wollega area of Ethiopia. VOA Amharic service this week cited the organization as saying that prevalent security problem especially in East Wollega, Horo Guduru and Kelem Wollega ( all in the Oromia region of Ethiopia) made it difficult to delivery humanitarian aid. On the other hand, displaced people (mostly ethnic Amhara) in the above-mentioned areas have been saying that they are in dire situations and need emergency humanitarian aid. Military activity of the armed group in the Oromia region made movement difficult. News of ransom kidnapping by gunmen related to the armed group have been making news headlines in local media outlets.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 30, 2023 02:50 UTC
Is Getachew Reda playing the role of Prime Minister or President?
Getachew Reda (from social media)By Staff ReporterADDISABABA – (BORKENA) – The Interim President of Tigray Regional State, Getachew Reda travelled to the USA and held discussions with certain Congress members who supported Tigray People’s Liberation Front during the recent war it had with the Federal Government. I mean, to the best of my belief, Getachew is there representing the region to talk about “anything” (?) Or is it possible to play a real role of a Federal Official who represents one of the ministerial offices? The “hundreds of thousands of IDPs” thing in Tigray… Aren’t there more TPLF-orchestrated attacks, killings and displacements in Amhara and Afar? Does the Federal Government tolerate such pomposity if it comes from the administrators of other regions like Amhara, Afar, Sidama…?
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July 30, 2023 02:44 UTC
Cholera outbreak detected in 42 districts of Ethiopia’s SNNP region: WHO
The WHO has disclosed that a cholera outbreak, which started in August 2022, has spread to 42 districts of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region (SNNP Region) of Ethiopia and resulted in more than 4,000 cases. The UN health agency said on Friday in a press statement that it is working with the Ethiopian government and partner agencies to provide support to cholera-affected areas of the region, Xinhua news agency reported. The assistance WHO is currently providing includes the deployment of technical experts to affected areas, and undertaking capacity-building training on cholera outbreak management. Earlier this month, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned that Ethiopia would continue to face huge humanitarian challenges, with conflict and displacement, extended drought, floods and disease outbreaks as the main drivers of need. The UNFPA said although humanitarian partners are providing life-saving support that includes shelter, non-food items, water and protection services, a scale-up of assistance is needed to support the expected new arrivals in the following months of 2023.
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July 30, 2023 01:24 UTC
South Africa's president raises food security concerns in Russia-Africa summit
South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called for peace in Ukraine during his speech on Friday at the Russia - Africa summit in St Petersburg. Ramaphosa also expressed his concern with the issue of food security in Africa following Russia's pulling out of the grain deal. Apart from wanting to support a peace process all over the world, this conflict is now directly affecting us as well. As we told you the last time as far as food security is concerned the price of our fertilisers have gone up", said South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. Only 17 African heads of state were present at the summit, a significant drop when compared to 43 at the first Russia-Africa summit held in 2019.
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July 29, 2023 17:02 UTC
Ethiopia beefs-up export plans with proposed ceiling on local meat prices
- Advertisement -This move comes after the domestic price of cattle meat skyrocketed beyond the international market price, making it difficult for Ethiopia to compete in the global market. Currently, the average price of exported cattle meat in the domestic market is a staggering USD 7.2 per kilogram, almost double the international market price. The proposed legislation comes at a critical time for Ethiopia’s beleaguered exporters, who have been grappling with exorbitant commodity prices in the domestic market that have far outpaced international prices. Sesame, grain, coffee, and other commodity exporters are also experiencing losses as the domestic price is much higher than the export prices. So importers increase the prices of their items in the domestic market to compensate for their export loss.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 29, 2023 15:26 UTC
Ethiopia: Who Scales Up Response to Contain Cholera Outbreak
Against a backdrop of steep inflation, post-pandemic competitiveness and a changing airline industry, Ethiopian Airlines is pursuing its "Vision 2035" growth strategy. Increased competition post-COVID means airlines have ordered many new planes, which will lower ticket prices and require Ethiopian Airlines to reduce costs to stay competitive. Still, Mesfin emphasizes Ethiopian Airlines' intent to develop a sustainability strategy and use SAF where possible. African Union Youth Envoy, Chido Cleopatra Mpemba called the partnership "a powerful step towards empowering young people to drive positive change in migration." They will receive letters of commendation from the IOM Special Liaison Office and the African Union Commission in addition to training certificates.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 29, 2023 15:15 UTC