The Office of the Prime Minister has made a call to benefactors of means to feast on a "5 million birr dinner" with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, announcing the contribution will be used in the project to make Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa greener, cleaner, healthier and more sustainable.
The African Cotton and Textile Industries Federation, (ACTIF) the voice of the textile industry in Africa, will hold “Origin Africa” — a four-day event showcasing the best in Africa fashion, textiles, and accessories — in Ethiopia. Its main objective is to put Africa on the map as a preferred place to do business in the international textile and apparel industry.
Now in its third year, Origin Africa 2012 – Ethiopia will feature one of the largest and most comprehensive trade expos in Africa, with more than 60 exhibitors from Africa, the U.S., Europe, India and China covering the entire fiber/textile/apparel supply chain as well as the home decor and fashion accessories sector. The Trade Expo is complemented by a world-class seminar series as well as the Origin Africa Designer Showcase, which features the best in African design talent. The event will roll out over 4 days from 24 – 27 April at the Sheraton Addis and the African Union Conference Center.
