Author: Gureza

EEP launches survey for project linking GERD to power-starved Assosa

News EEP launches survey for project linking GERD to power-starved Assosa By Ashenafi Endale September 21, 2024 Executives at the Ethiopian Electric Power have greenlit the construction of a power supply line from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to the seat of the Benishangul-Gumuz regional administration. Despite being located only a few hours’ drive […]

Transport federation mulls legal action over unpaid bills for wartime services

News Transport federation mulls legal action over unpaid bills for wartime services By Temesgen Tegafaw September 21, 2024 Illegal taxation, extortion, kidnapping, EV policy remain headaches for transporters The Ethiopian Transport Employers’ Federation is considering taking legal action over unpaid dues owed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) for services provided during the northern conflict. […]

Pursuing a humane approach to development

Staff Reporter September 21, 2024 Editorial As Phase II of the Addis Ababa Corridor Development project gets underway the city’s residents are bracing for more of the displacement and inconveniences that marked the first phase of the ambitious and costly project. Unveiled with great fanfare by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and Addis Ababa mayor […]

Gov’t ban on vehicle imports stokes uncertainty among diplomatic community

News Gov’t ban on vehicle imports stokes uncertainty among diplomatic community By Sisay Sahlu September 21, 2024 Embargo could constitute breach of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The federal government’s embargo on the import of non-electric vehicles has left members of the diplomatic community in Addis Ababa as well as representatives of international organizations grappling […]