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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MoCT) unveiled preparation of the new Ethiopia’s tourism logo has been finalized.

The historical town Aksum located in Tigray Regional State of Ethiopia has secured over 74 million Birr revenue from tourists in the past six months, according to its Culture and Tourism Bureau.

The Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity announced plans to undertake 105 dam construction projects on small rivers in GTP II period, Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reported.

The Addis Ababa City Administration Trade Bureau on December 31, 2015, has inked a deal with the three Oromia Cooperative Unions namely Maqi-Batu, Awash-Malka and Bacho for the supply of agricultural products, according to Ethiopian Herald.

The Ministry of Finance & Economic Cooperation (MoFEC) is ranking manufacturers by value addition for duty free benefits based on a new directive to be approved this month.

An American Mining giant named Newmont Mining Corporation, which is regarded as one of the world’s largest producers of gold is to engage in gold exploration and extraction projects in Tigray Regional State of Ethiopia.

A private equity firm focused on investment in Africa called 54 Capital has supported Ethiopia’s Addis Pharmaceutical Factory (APF) with USD 42 million, The Daily Monitor reported.

Ethiopia’s coffee exports are increasing on government incentive and support, according to a Trade Ministry official.

Anbessa City Bus Service Enterprise (ACBSE) is to undertake a reform program to offer modern and computer assisted services to its clients, according to Fana Broadcasting Corporate.

Somali Regional State of Ethiopia has inaugurated on January 5, 2016, Karemarda Sponge Factory built in Jigjiga town at a cost of 60 million Birr, Ethiopian News Agency reported.