South African cement producer PPC has expanded its operations, and recently launched Habesha Cement Share Company in Ethiopia. The company said the opening of this new branch marked the first of its kind in Ethiopia and consists of more than 16 500...
On Monday 13 March, rescue workers were seen carrying the body of a victim recovered out from a pile of refuse, following a landslide at the Koshe dump in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Details emerging from the scene reveal that the and slide submerged...
South African President Jacob Zuma recently concluded a visit to Kenya where the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport LAPSSET corridor project was a main focus. The project involves the construction of East Africa’s biggest port with road...
Africa is at the forefront of the energy transition with some of the greatest challenges and best opportunities in the world. Without doubt, innovation and the ability to deliver and deploy the most effective solutions at scale will be fundamental...
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will further increase collaboration in support of developing countries in Africa and Asia. This was discussed in a meeting between the deputy to...
Optimism amongst South African businesses about opportunities throughout Africa is on the rise. Yet, successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent – with over 50 countries, hundreds of languages and various cultures – is no easy...
The Government has decided to impose a total travel ban for all non-citizens traveling from identified high risk countries to limit the spread of Ebola to South Africa. Unless the travel is considered absolutely essential. Aaron Motsoaledi , Health...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn says Ethiopia is determined to share Nile River water with all riparian states. Desalegn said that, although Ethiopia is the source of 86% of Nile water, the country believes it is a common resource,...
Ethiopia has a water management problem, not a water problem, says Simon Langan, Senior Researcher and Head Office for the Nile Basin and East Africa at the International Water Management Institute. In an interview with The Reporter, Langan said...
