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Ethiopia’s law making body, House of Peoples Representatives’ (HPR), sent a draft custom bill to two of its standing committees; Budgetary and Finance Affairs Standing Committee and the Law and Justice Administration Affairs Standing Committee.

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, wishes to extend its appreciation to its esteemed customers for their vote of confidence, which has enabled the airline to become for the first time in its 69 years history the largest African carrier with revenue topping 2.3 billion $ in 2013 and profit, according to the airlines ranking of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published in the 58th edition of World Air Transport Statistics.

Great Lakes Private Sector Responsible Investment Roundtable was held in Ethiopia on Wednesday. The Forum was intended to explore on methods of responsible investment that can contribute to inclusive business and sustainable development. Success stories in Africa were also shared during the Forum.

Kessem Irrigation Dam, which is part of the Kessem Sugar Development Project, is said to be 99 percent completed. This is according to the consultant of the construction project, Federal Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise.