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The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) launched the 5th International Horti-Flora 2013 Exhibition at the Millennium Hall  on March 20 in Addis Ababa.

Association President Zelalem Melese said, the exhibition is a good platform to create market linkage, exchange ideas and develop new trends as well as discuss challenges and opportunities in the horticulture industry.

“This year, we would like to use the occasion to celebrate our successes and the growth that the industry has made in such a short span of time. Most of the credit goes to the government for its leadership in exploring market opportunities locally and at the international level as well. In the past two years, we have made great stride in the industry in terms of expanding the sub-sector,” Zelalem said.

TAF Oil PLC opened its first fuel station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The station is located in Mekanissa area. The opening ceremony was held on Saturday, March 9. TAF is planning  to open eight additional fuel stations in Tigray, Amhara, Oromia and Gambella Regional states of Ethiopia.

TAF was established in 2008 by three  with 56.3 million birr authorized capital. TAF Oil commenced operations in January 2011 in Gelan, Oromia Special zone. In less than two years TAF has increased the number of its fuel stations to 18, located in the capital and  different regional states. Add a comment Add a comment

The Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau is to introduce electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) for the Anbessa City Buses. The new system is in response to problems related to ticket issuance.

The new electronic ticketing system will replace the existing paper tickets that need to be purchased for each fare and each bus used. The e-ticketing system will allow commuters to use one pass ticket for multiple travelers. Add a comment Add a comment

The 11th Innovation Africa Digital Summit opens yesterday March 19, 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This years event has drawn participants from diverse fields including, ministers, policy makers, regulators, service providers, end users, finance companies and international agencies, among others.

The Summit is convened to discuss the need to create sustainable national and international growth and development of the African Telecoms and information communication technology ecosystem.The theme of the summit is “National Broadband Strategies and Agendas: Acceleration and Alignment”.