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HOW ETHIOPIA CITIZENS RAISED 19BILLION BIRR IN 13YEARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ABAY DAM

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Ethiopia Public raised over 19 billion Birr for the construction of Abay dam over the past 13 years, according to Coordination Office. The Office of National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the Construction of the Abay Dam launched Bond Week yesterday to augment contribution to the construction of the dam via bond sales, 8100 SMS, donation and others schemes. Yesterday, the Office, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and Ethiopian Development Bank (DBE)…

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ETHIOPIA MINISTRY SET TO CONSIDER PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLUEMENT ON RAILWAYS TRANSPORT

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Officials at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics are considering permitting private sector participation in railway freight transport as a means to cut market commodity prices. The Ministry has been conducting feasibility studies to explore the possibility of private sector involvement in rail transportation, including the option of leasing out additional train cars on existing railways. Dhenge Boru, a state minister for Transport, told The Reporter there has been interest from private firms, who are conducting their…

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HOW LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE IS AFFECTING THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN OROMIA IN ETHIOPIA

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In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty. The clash between government forces and rebel factions, including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the non-state militia, Fano, from the neighboring Amhara region, has transformed the landscape into a battleground of ideologies and power. As bullets fly and tensions escalate, Western Oromia has been grappling with the harrowing aftermath, beset…

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ETHIOPIA ELECTRICITY SUFFERED POWER OUTRAGE AFFECTING MANY COMMUNITIES

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The Police in the restive Amhara region said the 230 KV high power transmission line, that stretches from Bahir Dar – Debretabor – Nefas Mawcha – Gashena – Alamata, was struck by “extremist groups” causing power outage in most parts of the region. A statement issued by the police said one phase of the transmission line was struck by a weapon on Tuesday, 05 March 2024 around noon, near Nefas Mawcha town in the South…

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ETHIOPIA & KENYA AGREED TO EXTEND INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP AT LAMU PORT

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Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed upon the extension of infrastructural and port development agreements’ implementation for the benefit of their people and economies, a Kenyan diplomat disclosed. Approached by The Ethiopian Herald, Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political and Diplomatic Affairs Director General Moi Lemoshira said his country has extended the Lamu Port South Sudan – Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Project. Ethiopia and Kenya have extended the agreement that allows Ethiopia to use the land…

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ETHIOPIA ELECTRIC POWER SET TO CONNECT POWER POOLS TO SOUTH AFRICA

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The executives of Ethiopian Electric Power have disclosed ambitious plans to connect eastern and southern African power pools and supply energy to South Africa within five years. In 2023, reports indicated that South Africa had experienced unprecedented electricity shortages, as the coal plants that generate 85 percent of the nation’s electricity have aged and grown increasingly susceptible to malfunctions. The South African government recognizes the need for alternatives for electricity generation to reduce its heavy…

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MoWE TARGET SUPPLY OF PORTABLE WATER FOR CITIZEN IN ETHIOPIA

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Combined efforts among stakeholders are required to achieve the Water for Life Plus Project which targets supplying potable water to 1.6 million citizens, the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said. MoWE Minister’s Senior Advisor Abera Endeshaw told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the Water for life plus project was launched two years ago to help 1.6 million Ethiopians with access to clean water and energy. The project which aimed at improving the quality…

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ADWA MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION FACES DELAY AHEAD OF AU SUMMIT IN ETHIOPIA

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Progress on the multi-billion birr ‘Adwa Zero Km’ museum project looks unlikely to meet Mayor Adanech Abiebie’s desire for inauguration ahead of the upcoming African Union summit as setbacks involving raw materials for decorative sculptures force delays. The 4.6 billion birr mega-project initiated in 2019 will serve as a commemoration of the Victory of Adwa in the heart of Addis Ababa, and will feature a museum, commercial space, meeting halls and other amenities. The project…

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HAROMAYA LAKE SHORE PROJECT TO KICK-OFF NEXTWEEK IN ETHIOPIA

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Mayor of Maya City disclosed that the Haromaya lake shore development project construction will start next week; various development projects are being built in the city with an outlay of 400 million Birr. Maya city Mayor Ifra Wozir (PhD) told the Ethiopia Press Agency (EPA) that the lake shoreline development project will help develop the local tourism resource, capacity and infrastructure. He stated that there are 22 new and two existing projects planned to be…

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ETHIOPIA ENERGY MINISTER SAY IMPLEMENTATION OF USD523M WATER PROJECT ON COURSE

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The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said it has been implementing a 523- million- USD project to improve access to water and sanitation services in 23 cities across the country. MoWE Sanitation Infrastructure Lead Executive Officer Nuredin Mohamed said that the ministry has been employing the Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation project to increase access to basic water supply and sanitation services. The project also helps to improve operational efficiency of water and…

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ETHIOPIA AND SOUTH SUDAN TO EXPAND ITS INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS

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Ethiopia and South Sudan have reiterated commitment to expand infrastructure that connect the two countries and accelerate regional integration. High government officials of the two countries have talked on the need to strengthening cooperation among Nile Basin member countries in a bid to utilize shared resources, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen have met and discussed with the South Sudan President, SalvaKiir Mayardit and…

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GERD DILEMMA CONTINUE BETWEEN EGYPT AND ETHIOPIA AFTER LATEST TALKS

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Fourth filling of Ethiopia’s dam sparks new row with Egypt Ethiopia and Egypt are once again embroiled in a fierce diplomatic fight before the United Nations Security Council, as letters from both countries’ foreign affairs ministers show. The filling of the fourth stage of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) became the latest flashpoint for a strong exchange of words between the two nations. Egypt accuses Ethiopia of violating a trilateral agreement, while Ethiopia claims…

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HOW INSTALLATION OF THE ABBAY DAM IS SET TO HELP ETHIOPIA

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The installation of Abbay Dam’s five turbines gives impetus to country’s economy and the region apart from flickering hope for millions of Ethiopians who do not have access to electricity, said water resource researchers. In an interview with Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), the hydro-politics researcher, who is also the member of Abbay Dam negotiating team, Yacob Arsano (PhD) said that the five turbines that are being installed at the Abbay Dam have immense benefit to…

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ETHIOPIA, EGYPT AND SUDAN AGREED TO CONTINUE GERD DAM DISCUSSION

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Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan have agreed to continue the trilateral negotiation on the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) in October 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. Ethiopia hosted the second round of the trilateral negotiation between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt on September 23-24, 2023. This round of talks started with optimism about making progress and narrowing differences on outstanding issues. With the conviction of accomplishing the task entrusted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Abdel Fatah Al…

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ETHIOPIA COMPLETE FINAL PHASE OF RESERVOIR FILLING

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to double the country’s electricity generation and become Africa’s biggest dam. Egypt fiercely opposes the megaproject, arguing that it will reduce the flow of the Nile river. Ethiopia said on Sunday it had completed the fourth and final phase of filling a reservoir for its hydroelectric power plant on the Blue Nile river, prompting renewed outcry from Egypt, which has long opposed the megaproject. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…

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GERD DAM: ETHIOPIA, EGYPT AND SUDAN BEGINS TALKS

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Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan have resumed their negotiations over the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) today in Cairo. Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the US Seleshi Bekele, who is also the chief negotiator and advisor on transboundary rivers and GERD to the PM Office, is leading the Ethiopian negotiations team. “Necessary preparations have been made to conduct the negotiations in a way that respects Ethiopia’s benefits and future development rights,” the government communication said….

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JAPANESE GOVT. SIGN GRANT TO SUPPORT MODEL SCHOOL EXTENSION PROJECT IN ETHIOPIA

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A Japanese grant to support a Model Primary School expansion project in the Dawro Zone of South-West Ethiopia Peoples regional state. On Monday, the General Manager of Dawro Development Association, Mulugeta Bezabih, signed a grant contract with Japan’s ambassador to Ethiopia, ITO Takako. The 76,274 US Dollars was granted through the Japanese Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The expansion project will enable all about 500 students to get a proper learning environment,…

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. VISIT KENYA TO FAST-TRACK LAPSSET PROJECT

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A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya’s transport and logistics sectors. The delegation, which will be led by Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime, will tour Lamu Port (LAPSSET corridor), Mombasa Port, Busia One Stop Border Post, Kisumu Port, and Inland Container Depot, among other places. Ethiopia is among the countries under the LAPSET corridor project that was commissioned in 2011, bringing on board South Sudan and…

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KEFI GOLD SET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MINES IN ETHIOPIA

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KEFI Gold and Copper are gearing up to begin the first phase of its Tulu Kapi gold mine project after securing funding for development in June. According to the company, Tulu Kapi Gold Mines plans to start relocating local communities in the coming months – marking the official launch of the mine development. KEFI Gold recently wrapped a three-day workshop with government agencies to map out the mine project’s rollout over the next few months,…

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CONSTRUCTION OF ZAREMA MAYDAY DAM TO RESUME IN ETHIOPIA

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The construction of the Zarema Mayday irrigation dam, which was interrupted during the two-year war in Ethiopia’s north, will resume next year, according to the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowland Areas. The dam was conceived to supply water to the Wolkayit sugar factory, one of 13 sugar factories the Ministry of Finance (MoF) is working to privatize. The factory, located 1,030 Km from Addis Ababa in Tigray Regional State, was prioritized due to its expected…

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