Gauteng SAPS & Ethiopian police arrest suspected South African drug dealer
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Gauteng police flagged a 29-year-old woman who travelled to Brazil and allegedly returned to South Africa via several countries. "The woman indeed travelled to Brazil from OR Tambo International Airport during the first week of October," said Mathe. "According to the drug trafficker’s itinerary, she was supposed to travel from Brazil via Addis Ababa via Sudan and back to South Africa. Hot on her heels, SAPS intelligence immediately notified the Ethiopian Federal Police about her movements. We are intensifying our fight against transnational organised crime and the trafficking of drugs,” said Masemola.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 13:44 UTC
Ethiopia: Solar power for rural healthcare
More than 300 remote health care facilities across Ethiopia will be powered with solar energy, benefiting an estimated 6.7 million people. According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance 300 health care facilities have been prioritised for solar expansion across all regions in Ethiopia, focusing on facilities that are far from the main power grid. The deployment of solar energy will significantly improve health care outcomes for the estimated 6.7 million people living in the catchment areas of the health facilities. Ethiopia: Rural towns connected to energy supply via solar mini-grids“It also aims to strengthen healthcare services by providing decentralised solar energy, contributing to climate-resilient health facilities while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. “The connection between energy and health is clear in both homes and health care facilities in Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 13:44 UTC
Ethio Telecom becomes the first company to list on Ethiopia’s new stock exchange
Ethio Telecom becomes the first company to list on Ethiopia’s new stock exchangeThis week, Ethio Telecom will become the first company to list on Ethiopia's newly established stock exchange : Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), with the government selling a 10% stake in the state-owned telecom provider. The creation of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is a key part of these economic reforms. The sale of a 10% stake in Ethio Telecom also signals the government's intention to divest an additional 45% of the telecom company to investors. Ethio Telecom held a monopoly until 2022, when a consortium led by Kenya's Safaricom won the country’s first private telecom license. Brook Taye, CEO of Ethiopia Investment Holdings, also mentioned the possibility of issuing a second private telecom license in the future.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 12:46 UTC
Ethio Telecom to be the first company floated on Ethiopia’s stock exchange
The first listing will be operator Ethio Telecom, the country’s largest telco, which will sell a 10% stake this week. The government has also announced plans to divest a further 45% stake in Ethio Telecom to investors in the future. With over 70 million subscribers, Ethio Telecom is a key player in Ethiopia’s digital transformation. The company was awarded a license in 2021 for $850 million, allowing it to compete directly with Ethio Telecom. The competition from Safaricom has already led to better pricing and expanded services, pushing Ethio Telecom to improve its offerings.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 12:31 UTC
Al-Shabaab taking advantage of Somalia-Ethiopia conflict, says US
Al-Shabaab taking advantage of Somalia-Ethiopia conflict, says USWASHINGTON - Senior US officials are weary of the conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia over access to the Red Sea, which has preoccupied Mogadishu for the last nine months after Addis Ababa made its occupation intentions public. Before this conflict, the government of Somalia had declared total war against al-Shabaab militants. Within two years, significant progress was recorded in central and southern regions, where the group lost traditional bases after military operations. Somalia has reduced operations against Al-Shabaab, with the US now saying the conflict with Ethiopia is partly to blame. For instance, the second phase of operations against Al-Shabaab in southern regions was halted under unknown circumstances despite earlier plans.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 10:15 UTC
Ethiopians celebrate National Flag Day
Addis Ababa, October 14, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopians celebrated the National Flag Day nationwide with a commitment to maintain the unity, sovereignty and territorial integraty and foster peace and development endeavors. The Office of the Prime Minister, the House of Peoples Representatives, the Ministry of Defense, Offices of regional government administrations, among others have celebrated the flag day resonating the message themed “National Flag for our Unity, Sovereignty and Elevation of Ethiopia.”In his remarks on the occasion of the day, President Taye emphasized the flag as a powerful symbol of the nation’s unity and harmony, achieved through the sacrifices of past generations. He highlighted the flag’s representation of national solidarity, patriotism, and social cohesion, stating, “The national flag is an emblem of our sacrifices, freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.”Reflecting on Ethiopia’s historical context, the President noted how the nation preserved its sovereignty and freedom, united under the flag against foreign adversaries. He urged current generations to commit to the ongoing peace, development, and prosperity of Ethiopia, drawing inspiration from their ancestors’ dedication. The 17th Flag Day has also been celebrated by Ethiopian embassies and consulates in various countries.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 10:02 UTC
Biden-Harris admin accused of ‘too little, too late’ to save the people of war-torn, famine-stricken Sudan
"The Administration is making an 11th hour attempt to put the situation on a better footing, not least because the humanitarian situation is so desperate," Cameron Hudson told Fox News Digital. She was unable to breastfeed her infant who was visibly hungry because she didn’t have enough nutrition to produce breastmilk." But the CSIS’s Hudson claims that though these were strong words, Biden had been silent publicly on Sudan for well over a year. He told Fox News Digital "that plea came more than 15 months after the last time he referenced the conflict publicly, hardly a demonstration of consistent engagement with the world’s largest conflict." Conflict parties must stop attacking aid workers, civilians, and vital infrastructure, and allow humanitarian staff to deliver lifesaving aid across the country."
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 08:12 UTC
Chicago marathon: Ruth Chepngetich shatters world record time
Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, set a new world record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in an impressive 2:09:56, nearly two minutes ahead of the previous record. I am proud of myself and I thank God for the victory and the world record. I fight a lot thinking a lot about world record and I have fullfilled. Chepngetich became the first woman to run a marathon in under 2:10. Korir and Chepngetich participated in the race to pay tribute to the late Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who set the men's world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 08:02 UTC
SA drug mule arrested in Ethiopia
A South African drug mule has been arrested in Addis Ababa, by a joint operation between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Ethiopian Federal Police. Mathe says, “A team from SAPS counter narcotics intelligence flagged the 29- year old South African woman, through Interpol on suspicion that the woman was traveling to Brazil, to collect drugs. According to the drug trafficker’s itinerary, she was supposed to travel from Brazil, via Addis Ababa, via Sudan, and back to South Africa.”She says, “SAPS intelligence immediately notified the Ethiopian federal police about her movements. On arrival at Addis Ababa, on the 12- of October, she was flagged, and her luggage was checked, which confirmed that she was carrying 13- kilograms of cocaine. She was immediately apprehended, and is expected to be charged and to appear in court in Ethiopia.”#sapsHQ The National Commissioner of the SAPS, Gen Fannie Masemola has commended the joint collaboration between SAPS Gauteng counter narcotics intelligence and the Ethiopian Federal Police after a female South African drug trafficker was arrested in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 07:02 UTC
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich shatters women’s world record to win Chicago Marathon
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya obliterated the women's world record by almost two minutes Sunday as she won the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, taking inspiration from the late Kelvin Kiptum. The 30-year-old Chepngetich, who became the first three-time women's winner of the Chicago race, broke the previous world record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa last year in Berlin. This is my dream that has come true," said Chepngetich, the 2019 world marathon champion. "I've fought a lot, thinking about the world record and I have fulfilled it." "The world record has come back to Kenya, and I dedicate this world record to Kelvin Kiptum," said Chepngetich.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 04:22 UTC
Kenya’s Chepngetich breaks marathon world record
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich broke the world record to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chepngetich is the first woman to run a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes. Assefa set the previous record with victory at the 2023 Berlin Marathon in two hours, 11 minutes and 53 seconds. This is my dream that has come true,” said Chepngetich, the 2019 world marathon champion. Men’s winner Korir pays tribute to KiptumIn the men’s race, Kenya’s John Korir ran a personal-best time to claim victory before paying tribute to world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, last year’s winner.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 00:28 UTC
Ruth Chepngetich sets world record time at Chicago Marathon; Korir takes men's title
Chepngetich set the world record in 2:09:56, smashing the previous record of 2:11:53 held by Ethiopian Tigst Assefa. I am very proud of myself and I've done well for the victory and the world record. It was a second world record for Kenya in as many years at the Chicago Marathon after Kelvin Kiptum set the men's record in 2023. "This world record I'm dedicating to Kelvin Kiptum because maybe he could have defended his title and again [achieved] a world record," she said on Sunday, fighting back tears. The Kenyan runner showed early on that she meant business as she ran a 1:04:16 half marathon split, the fastest half marathon ever on US soil.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 00:19 UTC
Ruth Chepngetich smashes world record by 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO (AP) — Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56. The 30-year-old Chepngetich broke the world record set by Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia in 2:11:53 at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. She also won the Chicago Marathon in 2021 and 2022 and finished runner-up last year. Korir and Chepngetich ran in honor of the late Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who broke the world record by 34 seconds, finishing in 2:00:35, at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. “The world record has come back to Kenya,” Chepngetich said.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2024 00:06 UTC
Freeze Dried Foods Market to Expand by USD 43.87 Billion from 2024-2028 Driven by Organized Retail Growth, with AI Redefining the Market Landscape - Technavio
Freeze Dried Foods Market to Expand by USD 43.87 Billion from 2024-2028 Driven by Organized Retail Growth, with AI Redefining the Market Landscape - Technavio
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October 13, 2024 23:37 UTC
Athletics-Kenya's Chepngetich Smashes Women's Marathon World Record
(Reuters) -Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich put on a performance for the ages as she obliterated the women's marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, taking nearly two minutes off the previous best to win in an unofficial time of two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds. "This is my dream that has come true," said Chepngetich, whose time was originally recorded as 2:09:57 but was later adjusted. Chepngetich, the 2019 world champion, hunched over in utter exhaustion after breaking the tape and dedicated her performance to compatriot Kelvin Kiptum, who broke the men's world record a year ago in Chicago and died in a car crash four months later. "World record was in my mind," she said in televised remarks. He glided through the final kilometres, holding his arms out wide as he finished his textbook performance in a personal best time for his first major title.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 13, 2024 19:35 UTC