Fincha Sugar Factory, one of Ethiopia’s sugar manufacturers, has started production again on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 after a fire that broke out damaged some of its machines. The machines damaged at one of the factory’s sections are now repaired.
The first city bus transportation service launched in Mekele, the capital of Tigray Regional State on June 8, 2015 with 14 million Birr cost, according to Addis Fortune.
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT) organized the first National Internet Governance Conference in Addis Ababa under the theme ‘Internet for Inclusive Development’.
Speaking on the occasion, Huria Ali, State Minister of MinT, stated that major changes in politics, economy and social movements were being introduced by digital platforms which had positive roles on development. However, according to the State Minister, digital platforms and the internet could also have negative consequences such as cyber-attacks and misinformation. Accordingly, she revealed that MinT was preparing a draft proclamation on internet governance and cyber crimes to reverse threats on the country and provide safe services to the public.
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) reported that an international institution has formally submitted an application for an investment license, marking the first such filing by a foreign entity as Ethiopia develops its capital market framework.
The first Isuzu vehicle assembly, sales, and after-sales center in Ethiopia officially opened its doors today in Alem Gena, which is a part of the recently established Sheger city.
