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Gilgel Gibe III started trial production of electric power yesterday, August 11, 2015, as the turbines installed began receiving water.

GE Africa, the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday, August 10, 2015, disclosed that an additional USD 1.1 million has been awarded to 11 companies across Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana.

The Ethiopia International Mining Conference and Exhibition 2015 (EIMC 2015) is to be held from 23-24 September, 2015, at the United Nations Conference Center, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

National Oil Company (NOC) unveiled its plan to distribute petroleum products soon in Djibouti, Ethiopian News Agency reported.

Ethiopian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) has achieved another milestone with the successful completion of retro-fitting all Ethiopian Boeing 777 passenger aircraft with 180° business class full flat bed.

Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority (AWSSA) is installing 10 mobile waste treatment plants with 759 million Birr at seven condominium sites, according to Addis Fortune.

The Addis Ababa Saving Houses Development Enterprise (AASHDE) is planning to construct 75,000 new condominium units under the 40/60 scheme within five years, The Capital reported.

The Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy (MoWIE) said Ethiopia is to launch new rural electrification program as part of Climate Resilient Green Economy plans.

Samaka Stones, an Indian Limited Company has signed an agreement on August 10, 2015, with Ethiopian Ministry of Mines to mine marble in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, Ethiopia.

Energy ministers and top investors engaged in energy and power investment are going to convene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in October.