Ethiopian Civil Service Minister Junedin Sado announced percentages of the salary adjustment that will be effected as of this month. Government employees will enjoy a minimum of 35 percent pay raise as of this Ethiopian month (after 12 days) and the maximum is set to be 39 percent, Minister Junedin told journalists in a press conference he gave late Today January 26, 2011.
Addis News
Zoning Taxi in Addis Ababa
The Addis Ababa Transport Branch Office of the Federal Transport Authority announced that the city’s taxi zoning system will be implemented in the near future.
Price Freeze Uncertainty Plunges Market in Chaos
The government’s move just before the Ethiopian Christmas to freeze the prices of certain commodities has created chaos in the market as consumers and traders are confused about where in the chain the set prices apply.
Ethiopian Transport sector launches HIV policy
Ethiopian government has unveiled an HIV policy for its transport sector, which has grown significantly in recent years alongside the rapidly expanding road network.
Government imposes price ceiling
“You are the result of our system,” Meles told the business community which has come out from the shadow of communist system along with the current regime. The prime minister said it is the government’s responsibility to support the private sector as it the basis of the country’s development.
We have made history!
“We have made history!” Ethiopian CEO Girma Wake said on Thursday, flanked by his successor Tewolde GebreMariam and his new management team. Indeed they made history with Girma Wake writing the main chapter.
Ethiopian Scientist develops reactor to make fuel from sunlight
A simple reactor that mimics plants by turning sunlight into fuel has been demonstrated in the laboratory, boosting hopes for a large-scale renewable source of liquid fuel.
እናት ኢትዮጵያ – Mother Ethiopia
እናት ኢትዮጵያ – Mother Ethiopia – A collection of pictures from Ethiopia by Mahlet Mairegu.
Meskel Square to Airport Road Construction to Start in February
The long awaited construction of the road from Meskel Square to Bole Airport along Africa Avenue is scheduled to start in February 2011, at a projected cost of 60 million dollars.
Royals Pay 25m Br for Return of Wabi Shebelle
The grandchildren of Emperor Haileselassie paid 25 million Br, which they secured from Dashen Bank, required for the return of the Wabi Shebelle Hotel from the Privatisation and Public Enterprises Supervision Agency (PPESA) last week.