Cheptegei, Eyayu win Delhi half-marathon titles, World Athletics,
Now I go back home with a feeling to conquer the roads," said Cheptegei, also a three time world champion in the 10,000m. Eyayu beats favourite Limo for title.Eyayu extended the Ethiopian winning streak in Delhi after she led the field right from the beginning. Eyayu and Limo passed the 10km-mark together and remained the sole leaders in the race. However, the Ethiopian runner pulled ahead in the second phase of the race, leaving Limo 10-15 seconds behind. I am happy to have achieved it," Eyayu later said.Limo said she was happy to join the Delhi podium after nine years.
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October 21, 2024 16:12 UTC
NDLEA intercepts N7bn opioids at Apapa, Onne seaports
Also, in Lagos, NDLEA operatives on Tuesday Oct. 15 arrested a suspect (names withheld), with 3kg methamphetamine and 1.90kg cannabis along Lagos – Ibadan expressway. “When he was taken for body scan, the result showed he ingested illicit drug which proved to be cocaine. “His body scan revealed ingestion of illicit drug. “He,however, confessed that he ingested 30 wraps of the illicit drug in Brazil but excreted 29 pellets in Addis Ababa, where he handed them over to another person. “The suspect revealed that he was to be paid N2.5 million for trafficking the drug, “Babafemi added.
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October 21, 2024 15:50 UTC
At least one dead as boat carrying 100 Rohingya refugees stranded off Indonesian coast
Rohingya refugees on the boat anchored off the coast of South Aceh on Monday. Photo: AFPRohingya refugees on the boat anchored off the coast of South Aceh on Monday.
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October 21, 2024 15:29 UTC
What's it like to follow European soccer from Ethiopia
But, by some distance (no pun intended), the most popular sport in Ethiopia has always been soccer, with European competitions drawing large crowds in show houses. Despite the nationwide interest to regularly watch soccer games, Digital Satellite Television (DStv) is currently the sole player in the media landscape. That’s mainly down to the South Africa-based station’s uninterrupted rights to the English Premier League for over a decade. The early 2000s set the tone for European soccer in EthiopiaThe satellite TV culture spread in Ethiopia in the early 2000s. And, with the time intersecting Premier League’s renaissance, the English game resonates with the majority of soccer following community.
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October 21, 2024 15:29 UTC
Nigeria Air: Ethiopian Airlines Consortium appeals to Tinubu over Keyamo’s comments
The Ethiopian Airlines Consortium has reached out to President Bola Tinubu, seeking his intervention in a dispute involving the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and the Nigeria Air project. The letter, titled “Ethiopian Airlines Consortium Plea on the Issue of the National Carrier,” was dated October 15 and delivered to the presidency on October 17. The disagreement centres on what Keyamo referred to as a “Master Agreement” during a recent discussion on the aviation industry. READ ALSO:Our partnership with Nigeria to establish Airline closed – Ethiopian Airlines“The negotiation meetings produced a Draft Establishment and Operations Agreement and Full Business Case. “Also, Nigeria has many pilots flying worldwide including Ethiopian Airlines; we never considered using wet leases or foreign pilots in Nigeria.
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October 21, 2024 15:12 UTC
Ethiopia's strategic focus: Enhancing livestock and cold supply chains for global agribusiness growth
It is necessary to emphasize the importance of developing the livestock export chain and Ethiopia’s cold supply chain to strengthen Djibouti’s position in the global export of flowers, fruits, and vegetables to gain more market share in the global agribusiness. This infrastructure, vital for Ethiopia’s global competitiveness, is essential for facilitating efficient and cost-effective export logistics. By embedding these industries within well-defined value chains, Ethiopia can secure a smooth, synchronized logistics network, enhancing its global competitiveness. By strengthening its cold supply chain, Ethiopia could significantly enhance its export capabilities. Strengthening and improving the value chain and the logistics chain are essential.
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October 21, 2024 12:53 UTC
Ethio Telecom Launches 5G Network in Bahir Dar, Transforming Connectivity and Economic Growth
Ethio Telecom has announced to it has officially launched the 5th generation service by building 5th generation mobile service stations in various areas of North West Region of Bahadar city. It has enabled the corporate and individual customers to benefit from the legacy of 5th generation mobile network technology. The 5th generation technology is a modern wireless network technology that reaches a high speed of up to 10 GB per second (Gbs), and it is a technology that reaches 1 millisecond in terms of ultra-low latency. The implementation of the 5th generation network will greatly reduce network congestion and make life easier for customers by using high-quality and fast communication, digital solutions and digital financial services. 5G for smart healthcare and hospital management, smart agriculture, smart education, smart mining, smart manufacturing, smart airport and travel services, smart transportation, smart home, broadcasting and entertainment, cloud-based digital services including games, and artificial intelligence.
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October 21, 2024 12:09 UTC
Moscow Summit: Ethiopia Joins BRICS International Fashion Federation
At the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, leaders from fashionassociations across more than 50 countries proudly announced theformation of the BRICS International Fashion Federation. Ethiopia’s dual membership in the BRICS+ and the BRICS InternationalFashion Federation represents a fundamental moment for our country’sfashion industry. “The creation of this International Federation is a major outcome of therecent BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow. TheBRICS+ Fashion Summit was held in Moscow on October 3-5. One of the main missions of the BRICS International Fashion Federationwill be to strengthen and expand the ties between fashion organizationsin different countries.
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October 21, 2024 11:51 UTC
Sosina’s Ethiopia Nights make a comeback
He completely opened his door, with his team.”Ms Mekonnen posted about Ethiopia Nights on her WhatsApp status and was thrilled by the response. Sosina Mekonnen, centre in black, with guests at Ethiopia Nights (Photograph supplied)Despite that, the event was a success with “all types of people from different sectors of the community”. Her family sends a bulk supply once a year that she stores in her freezer; she was able to use it to prepare the meals for Ethiopia Nights at JC’s Café. It's a part of our tradition of sharing – people feed you with their hands – we call it ‘gursha’,” Ms Mekonnen said. • Reservations for Ethiopia Nights can be made on 232-0503
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October 21, 2024 11:04 UTC
Bahir Dar Gets 5G Mobile Network Service – Ethiopian Monitor
Ethio Telecom has launched the fifth generation (5G) mobile network service in Bahir Dar city. On Sunday, the telecom operator announced the commercial launch of the 5G service across various areas of the city. “This achievement stands as a significant milestone accomplished by only a select few countries across the globe,” Ethio Telecom stated. In Bahir Dar, Ethio telecom established the 5th generation mobile service stations across the city before its official launch on Sunday. “We would like to invite our valued customers to experience 5G mobile unlimited data, 5G to The Home, and a range of 5G mobile packages,” Ethio Telecom said.
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October 21, 2024 10:27 UTC
Joshua Cheptegei shines, Alemaddis Eyayu surprises in Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon
Incidentally, the Vedanta Delhi half marathon was one of the fastest races in the World and usually saw incredible timings by the participants. The total prize purse for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is USD 260,000. Coming in second was last year's winner Kavita Yadav, who clocked 1:19:44 as she finished in the top 3 for a second straight edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. Lili, who fought cramps on the way to her gold, spoke about the experience of landing on the podium in her very first Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, "It is a very good feeling to win the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon in my very first attempt. The people of Delhi came together once again to showcase the spirit of their city and promote healthy lifestyles at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
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October 21, 2024 09:24 UTC
Israel to hold military exercise in north as several killed in morning air strikes on Lebanon
Smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli air strike. ReutersIsrael to hold military exercise in north as several killed in morning air strikes on Lebanon
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October 21, 2024 09:05 UTC
Ethiopia opens multimodal transport sector to private investors, first licenses to be issued
Ethiopia is set to end the state monopoly on the multimodal transport sector this month, opening the industry to private investors. The Ethiopian Maritime Authority has announced that the first three private multimodal operators will be accredited and granted work permits in October, with operations expected to commence within six months. Out of eight organizations that applied for multimodal work, only three—Panafric Global, Tikur Abay Transport, and Cosmos Multimodal Operation—met the government’s criteria for accreditation. “Our bilateral agreement with Djibouti has been mentioned as a multimodal operator operating in Ethiopia, but we are now finalizing this matter,” he said. Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport and Logistics, emphasized the government’s commitment to providing private investors with essential infrastructure and institutional support.
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October 21, 2024 08:51 UTC
Ethiopia launches sale of 10% stake in Ethio Telecom to citizens
Ethiopia has officially launched the sale of a 10% ownership stake in Ethio Telecom, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, as part of a broader initiative to engage citizens in the telecom sector. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the commencement of this sale, marking a significant transition for Ethio Telecom, which has evolved from a state-owned development company to a shareholding entity. The government has emphasized that this initiative is part of Ethiopia’s first capital market sale and is designed to enhance public participation in the telecom sector. In this initial round of sales, Ethio Telecom is offering 300 million ordinary shares valued at 100 birr each. Interested buyers must comply with requirements set by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority as part of the public offering process.
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October 21, 2024 08:51 UTC
Ethiopia: Transport, Logistics Sector Advancing to Provide Services Suitable for Ethiopia's Growing Economy - Minister Alemu
Addis Ababa — Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime said the transport and logistics sector is working to provide services suitable for the country's growing economy. Transport and Logistics Minister, Alemu Sime said the ministry is working to improve the logistics and transport services to support the country's growing economy. Dry port, sea, land and air transport development works have been carried out during the first quarter, he mentioned. The construction of suitable storage for perishable products is currently underway, especially as the agricultural sector is progressing, the minister pointed out. Considering the growth of the country, various activities are being carried out to increase the provision of logistics services, Alemu stressed.
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October 21, 2024 07:23 UTC