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Addis Ababa obtains $252 million from tourism
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The Addis Ababa City Culture and Tourism Bureau announced that $252.2 million has been obtained from tourism industry over the last six months.
Bureau Communication Supportive Work Process owner Worku Mengesha told the Ethiopian Herald that the number of tourists visiting the city and the revenue as well has been increasing from year to year.
The number and the income obtained...
Ethiopia Premier League: Dedebit FC beat St. George 3-1
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Dedebit FC defeated St. George 3-1 here today to cut down the lead to just one point, although the latter has still one match in hand.
This marked the second defeat of the season for St. George in 20 matches following their 1-0 loss to Dire Dawa City in the 3rd week of first round back in December 13, 2011.
Meanwhile, EEPCO kept the pressure on Dedebit, whom they’re going...
WGGA Specialized Vision, a new & modern ophthalmological clinic opens in Addis
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - WGGA Specialized Vision, an ultra modern ophthalmological clinic with a noble cause sets to open its doors this month to cater to Addis Ababa’s and Ethiopia’s vast number of eye problems.
The center, founded with 15 million birr capital, was named “WGGA” to symbolize the initials of the four owners and for the Amharic translation of ‘price’, as it promises the...
6th Addis Film Festival opens with enduring human spirit themed “Town of Runners”
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The sixth Addis International Film festival opened on May 1 at the Italian Culture center with an inspiring yet poignant documentary film chronicling the lives of three aspiring teenage athletes and a tireless, selfless coach.
Amin Abdulkedir, Minister of culture and tourism who opened the festival, appreciating the focus on documentaries said the films will show the ups and...
Book: “The Fundamentals of Community Based Ecotourism Development in Ethiopia”
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia has eyed at harnessing ecotourism development as an instrument in poverty reduction efforts, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
Speaking at the inauguration of a book entitled ’’ The Fundamentals of Community Based Ecotourism Development in Ethiopia’’ here on Friday, Minister, Amin Abdulkadir said the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP) has considered...
22nd World Economic Forum on Africa to Convene this week in Ethiopia
Eight African heads of state or government among 90 public figures taking part
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Press Release) – More than 700 leaders from business, government, civil society, academia, media and the arts from over 70 countries will meet at the 22nd World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 9 to 11 May. The meeting is being hosted for the first time in Addis Ababa with...
Ethiopian Hospitality: Myth or Reality?
By Meron Tekleberhan
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – According to several tourist guides and history books, hospitality is an important element of ‘Ethiopian culture’. The Ethiopian way is said to be one of hospitality and this is accepted as fact by all Ethiopians. In fact this is so widely accepted that suggesting otherwise is sure be be met with a maelstrom of protest. Even so, however,...
Publishers denounce printers’ new draft contract as a passport to censorship
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Private newspaper and magazine publishers have denounced the new contract which was circulated by printers saying it promoted censorship and went against the grain of the constitution and press freedom. Publishers have submitted their complaint to Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and the printers.
After receiving the letter from the printers, the publishers held consecutive...
High time for exploring opportunities in Ethiopia, says Henock Assefa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Precise Consult International PLC (PCI), a premier consulting firm operating in Addis Ababa and New York City, is to link 200 foreign CEOs with 200 local CEO next Wednesday before the upcoming World Economic Forum is in full swing the following days. Henok Assefa, PCI managing partner spoke to The Reporter’s Hayal Alemayehu about the significance of the event and...
DuPont set to expand business in Ethiopia
By Hayal Alemayehu
- Farmers witness company’s products triples their production
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – With its selected seed products making change in the lives of farmers here, DuPont, the U.S.-based Fortune 100 company, is up to expand and diversify its business and products here.
“We are here to learn more what the Ethiopian farmers need best while our revenue both in Ethiopia and Africa...