The Ethio-Kenya 500KV power transmission line and substation started power transmission today. The power transmission line has the capacity to transmit 2000MW of electricity to Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa and has the potential to generate USD 100 million annually from the sale of electricity.
Ethiopia Steel PLC disclosed it has started producing a new product, C purlins. The new product is said to be used to support systems for of roofing and making cold rolled steel.
Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) has announced the approval of new pharmacy service standards, marking a step forward in the country's drug control framework. This development, endorsed by the Standards Institute, was unveiled during a recent forum reviewing the EFDA's six-month plan implementation progress.
The Ethiopian parliament has ratified the Special Status Agreement (SSA), a document that was signed by Ethiopia and Kenya back in November 2012. It was only on April 8, 2014 that the Ethiopian parliament ratified the agreement while it’s Kenyan counterpart has ratified the agreement earlier this year.
Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseed and Spices Processors-Exporters Association (EPOSPEA) announced that Ethiopia plans to export 230,000 metric tons of sesame. With a view to making the goal a reality, EPOSPEA is engaged in capacity building activities which are targeted at exporters.
