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The Ethiopian CEO who rescued Air Nigeria
Kinfe Kahsay, the chief executive officer of Air Nigeria, has a 24-year hands-on experience in the African aviation industry. Before his secondment in October 2009 from Ethiopian Airlines as chief operating officer to the then Virgin Nigeria (now Air Nigeria), he was the executive vice president, strategic business units of Ethiopian Airlines.
During 1999 to 2009, Kinfe had been part of the core executive...
Menkir Tamrat brings Ethiopian heirlooms to the East Bay
Menkir Tamrat (Photo by Patricia Hayse Haller)
Oakland, California (USA) – Like most of us, Menkir Tamrat has a special place in his heart for the foods he grew up with, foods he learned to make from his mother. He’s a passionate cook, and also has an urge to grow things. He believes with his whole heart that the best, most authentic food is made from fresh, locally grown crops.
But access...
Ethiopia Tourism: Harar attracts 6,000 tourists in past 3 months
Harar's famous Jegol Wall
Harar, November 4, 2011 (Harar) – More than 6000 tourists visited tourist sites in Harar Town of Harari State during the first three months of the current Ethiopian budget year, the state tourism office told Ethiopian News Agency (ENA).
Tourism Development Directorate Representative, Habtamu Belay told ENA on Thursday that over 1,530 of the visitors are foreigners.
Habtamu...
Ethiopia Football: Defence vs Ethiopian Coffee, Clash of the Titans
Addis Ababa – The top two leaders of the current Ethiopian Premier League season, Defence Force and Ethiopian Coffee, will face each other this Sunday in what is regarded as clash of the titans, when Week 6 resumes this week.
The undefeated Defence Force currently seats at the top of the league with 12 pts from 4 games played, with Ethiopian Coffee and Ethiopian Banks trailing in second and third...
Ethiopian Football: Sidama Coffee shocks Defence 2-1, Adama Defeats St. George 2-1
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Week 3 of the Ethiopian Premier League (EPL) continued here today with Sidama Coffee shocking current league leader Defence Force 2-1 here at Abebe Bikila Stadium and Adama City defeating defending champions St. George 2-1 in Adama.
St. George were missing key players like Adane Girma, Samson Mulugeta, Alula Girma, Elias Mamo and Andualem Negusse, through injuries.
Sidama...
Last call to nominate Meseret Defar of Ethiopia for Athlete of the Year Award
Zurich, Switzerland – Meseret Defar of Ethiopia had a commanding lead in the nomination of the IAAF Women Athlete of the Year poll for the past few weeks. But today, the situation has changed and Miclah Cheywa of Kenya now has a slight edge over her.
The same scenario has also developed in the men’s category as Zersenay Tadesse of Eritrea, who sat comfortably in the driver seat for a while, is...
Professional Footballer: Benyam “Benjamin” Kibebe of FC Luzern
Benyam “Benjamin” Kibebe
Mistre Haile Selassie of Zurich, Switzerland recently conducted Part I interview (in Amharic) with Swedish/Ethiopian professional footballer Benyam “Benjamin” Kibebe, who plays for FC Luzern in the Swiss first division.
Part II (English version) will focus on Benjamin’s responses to some of the questions that sports fans sent to EthioSports.com.
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Bizunesh Urgesa takes Mumbai title
Mumbai, India – (January 17, 2010) – Running on a new course and in relatively hot conditions, the defending champions and top gunners went unnoticed as newer faces, Kenyan Denis Ndiso and Bizunesh Urgesa of Ethiopia, took over the prime spots in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon here on Sunday.
Urgesa leads Ethiopian sweep – women’s race
While Kenyans were largely dominating the men’s...
Kenenisa Bekele prepares for Edinburgh Cross-Country
(December 14, 2009) – Three-times race winner Kenenisa Bekele will bid to regain the BUPA Great Edinburgh International Cross Country title next month.
The greatest-ever cross country performer, with six IAAF World Championships long and five short course victories to his credit, took little persuading to return to Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, UK on 9 January 2010 for the IAAF XC Permit race.
“It’s...