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Taekwondo is a way of life, Addisu Hurgessa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – It is been a while since Taekwondo, the South Korean marshal art, became a phenomenon in Addis. Even in small obscure corners, there are posters that advertise classes of Taekwondo. For Addisu Hurgessa, a young Master Instructor in his thirties, nothing gives more pleasure than seeing the local community embrace the sport.
The five-Dan (black belt) holder Addisu started...
Ricardo to produce engines for Lifan’s SUV in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (The Reporter) – Ricardo, an engine maker giant based in the U.K., has partnered with Lifan, a Chinese car maker, to produce the engine for Lifan’s sport utility vehicles (SUV) expected to hit the market here in the coming months, said representatives of the Yangfan Motors, subsidiary of Lifan in Ethiopia.
Engineers from Ricardo and Lifan have produced a VVT I engine for...
EEPCO hosts Adama & St. George faces Sidama Coffee in Week 12
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Current Ethiopia Premier League leader EEPCO will host 6th place Adama City here, while St. George travels south to face Sidama Coffee as Week 12 competition gets underway on Sunday.
In other matches, Defence Force will take on Mugher Cement; last placed Arba Minch City will accommodate Hawassa City and Dedebit FC travels east to meet Dire Dawa City.
The league will continue...
Carlson Rezidor opens new hotel in Ethiopia
Carlson Rezidor has started 2012 in Africa on a high note, opening a new hotel in Ethiopia and disclosing details of a new resort for Mauritius.
The new Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa, which opened this month, is in the heart of the Ethiopian capital, at the entrance to the United Nations Conference Centre.
Ultra-modern in design, the property has 204 guest rooms and 16 suites.
The hotel is in the...
Charisma Ecology to build 13 new Resorts in Ethiopia
Lake Abaya, Southern Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Eco Tourism is getting a major boost as seven investors are coming together to build thirteen hotels in places that were previously inaccessible to tourists.
Charisma Ecology plans to build resorts in pristine wilderness areas that, although spectacular were seen by only few because of their location. Formed five weeks ago, they plan to...
Film Review: “Zeraf”, a tale of cultural clash, outrageous acts and acceptance
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - (The Reporter) What happens when an overaggressive, politically incorrect, prejudiced father with a special dislike for people from China to the point that he refuses to use Chinese product meets his future Chinese son in law? Issues of Cultural clashes take center stage in ‘Zeraf’ staring Shewaferaw Desalegn, Mekdes Tsegaye, and Lan Zhi.
The conflict centers on the relationship...
Access Resorts Hotel to secure $6 million loan from PTA Bank
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Access Resorts Hotel (ARH) is hoping to secure a loan of six million dollars from the Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa (COMESA) Bank, a.k.a. Preferential Trade Area (PTA) Bank, to pay for the renovation and upgrading of Imperial Hotel, Fortune learnt.
The loan request has already been approved by the PTA Bank, and won the blessing of the National Bank...
African Women Soccer: Ethiopia eliminates Egypt 6-4 on aggregate
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian Women nation soccer team “Dinkinesh” (Lucy) defeated their Egyptian counterpart 4-0 in the return leg match of the African Women’s Soccer Championship Preliminary qualifier here today to advance to the First round on a 6-4 aggregate score.
The Ethiopian team lost 4-2 in the first leg match two weeks ago in Cairo, Egypt.
Coach Abraham T. Haimanot, who blamed...
Getachew Mekuria, the king of Sax
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopia being labeled as a nation of warriors, most of the songs and the stories in the past revolved around patriotism. Whenever there is a mention of freedom-fighters, there were also great musicians in the background inspiring and lifting up their morale.
The musicians gave courage to the warriors before these went to the battle through Shellela (traditional pep song). The...
Sunshine Construction close to sign franchise deal with Marriott International
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - After delays lasting several months, Sunshine Construction is close to seal a franchise agreement involving the management of what will become the first Marriott apartment and courtyard hotels in Ethiopia to be built and owned by Sunshine Construction Plc. The company is expected to sign an agreement with Marriott in two months’ time, according to sources.
Marriot International...
