Oxford Launches Handbook of Ethiopian Economy
The Oxford Handbook of Ethiopian Economy, a handbook comprised of fifty chapters, was launched at the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) Hall. Oxford University Press published the handbook.
Pakistan Banned Importation of Ethiopia’s Red Kidney Bean
Pakistan banned all shipments of red kidney beans from Ethiopia. Pakistani Ministry of National Food Security and Research noted the decision was made following a concern over a “serious, destructive and virulent quarantine disease”, widely known as ‘Fusarium chlamydosporum’.
Pakistani Investors Show Interest to Invest in Ethiopia’s Pharmaceutical Sector
Pakistani investors who are engaged in the pharmaceutical industry express their interest to invest in Ethiopia. A delegation of representatives of companies based in Pakistan led by the President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhatawari held a meeting with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula.
Pakistani Traders Show Interest to Import Ethiopian Tea and Coffee
Ambassador Jemal Beker, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, announced that work was being carried out to establish social, economic, and political cooperation between Ethiopia and Pakistan. The Ambassador held a discussion with representative of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Pakistan Tea Association (PTA).
Pamela Hueston Named Director of Ethiopian Potash
Pamela Hueston has been named as director of the Ethiopian Potash Corporation effective. The appointment of Hueston will
be effective immediately.
Hueston is currently serving as the Director of Finance with Premier African Minerals Limited, a company working in mineral exploration and development in the West and Southern parts of Africa.
She also worked for Deloitte in a range of international positions as a Senior Manager in Forensic Accounting previously. Pamela graduated with an MBA from the University of Cape Town and is a Chartered Accountant in Canada.
