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Revenue ministry to fade out, new authority comes in
By Bruck Shewareged
The House of Peoples' Representatives discussed a bill to establish the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority. The bill calls for the dismantling of the Ministry of Revenue (MoR), which was established in late 2001. Not only the ministry, the two authorities, i.e., the customs and inland revenue authorities will also cease to exist as separate entities and now will become one.
The House of Peoples' Representatives discussed a bill to establish the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority. The bill calls for the dismantling of the Ministry of Revenue (MoR), which was established in late 2001. Not only the ministry, the two authorities, i.e., the customs and inland revenue authorities will also cease to exist as separate entities and now will become one.
Editorial
Building justice and good governance along with roads and building
Building justice and good governance along with roads and building
The city of Addis Ababa, to all intents and purpose, is being rebuilt; it's witnessing the construction of major roads, bridges and high-rise buildings. As a result, Addis Ababa is on its way to becoming one of the major metropolises of Africa. The EPRDF would be amply justified in priding itself on rebuilding Addis Ababa.
Politics
Inching closer to another border war?
Ethiopia, Djibouti accuse Eritrea over border
Djibouti hands over terror suspect to Eritreans
Inching closer to another border war?
Ethiopia, Djibouti accuse Eritrea over borderDjibouti hands over terror suspect to Eritreans
By a Staff Reporter
Djibouti, which is in the middle of a border dispute with Eritrea, handed over five days ago, an Eritrean suspected of Ethiopian railroad bombings near Dire Dawa and allegedly with links to Al Qaeda’s East Africa Branch, a senior Djibouti Security official told the media. Eritrean special border officers collected the suspect. The suspect, an Eritrean of Afar decent, was detained on January 3rd this year and is being held in the Djiboutian capital.
Djibouti, which is in the middle of a border dispute with Eritrea, handed over five days ago, an Eritrean suspected of Ethiopian railroad bombings near Dire Dawa and allegedly with links to Al Qaeda’s East Africa Branch, a senior Djibouti Security official told the media. Eritrean special border officers collected the suspect. The suspect, an Eritrean of Afar decent, was detained on January 3rd this year and is being held in the Djiboutian capital.
Business & Economy
World Bank aims to support ‘dual take-off’ in economic growth, basic services
World Bank aims to support ‘dual take-off’ in economic growth, basic services
By Melaku Demissie
The World Bank last week launched a new Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for Ethiopia. The strategy covers the period July 2008 - June 2011 and aims to help Ethiopia sustain its strong performance in economic growth and basic service delivery in recent years.
The World Bank last week launched a new Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for Ethiopia. The strategy covers the period July 2008 - June 2011 and aims to help Ethiopia sustain its strong performance in economic growth and basic service delivery in recent years.
Economic Indicator
Impact of global economic developments on the Ethiopian economy
The robust global economic growth continues to be favorable to Ethiopia as it is expected to increase global demand for Ethiopia’s exports. However, the possibility of a slowdown in the global economy remains a threat to the country’s export earnings. Rising oil prices continued to put pressures on the current account by escalating the country’s oil import bill.
Economic Highlight
Ministry, BADEA sign accord for 86.19mln birr loan agreement
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) and Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) signed on Tuesday a soft loan agreement amounting to 86.19 million birr.
Interview
It was not only unusual but completely unprecedented...
It was not only unusual but completely unprecedented...
It was not only unusual but completely unprecedented for an American like me to get up there with traditional entertainers and perform
Charles Sutton,
traditional musician, Mesinko player
Charles Sutton, an American, to the amazement of many Ethiopians, plays the Mesinko, a single stringed-traditional music instrument and sings Amharic songs quite well.
Charles Sutton,
traditional musician, Mesinko player
Charles Sutton, an American, to the amazement of many Ethiopians, plays the Mesinko, a single stringed-traditional music instrument and sings Amharic songs quite well.
Life & Art
Ethiopia is at the bottom
Ethiopia is at the bottom
Basic medical care could save lives of 6 million children a year
By a Staff Reporter
A new report says the lives of millions of young children could be saved each year if basic medical care and medicine are made available to the poor.
By a Staff Reporter
A new report says the lives of millions of young children could be saved each year if basic medical care and medicine are made available to the poor.
By the way
Blushing
Blushing and embarrassment go hand in hand. Feeling flushed is such a natural response to sudden self-consciousness that if it weren't part of an emotionally crippling experience, it could almost be overlooked. But blushing is unique, which is why scientists want to know more about blushing.
Science & Technology
Non-stick chewing gum firm raises $20 million
Non-stick chewing gum firm raises $20 million
A British company developing a non-stick chewing gum that can be easily removed from pavements and shoes has raised 10 million pounds ($20 million) to help bring its product to market.
Opinion
Shake hands before a single life is lost!!
Shake hands before a single life is lost!!
By Elizabeth Equbay
Yes, after those dreadful days - killings sufferings, and displacements -Kibaki and Odinga are shaking hands. Kibaki said the post-election violence was a shame to both the Party of National Unity (his party) and the Orange Democratic Movement, Odinga’s party.
Yes, after those dreadful days - killings sufferings, and displacements -Kibaki and Odinga are shaking hands. Kibaki said the post-election violence was a shame to both the Party of National Unity (his party) and the Orange Democratic Movement, Odinga’s party.
Law
What’s a life worth on the streets of Addis?
Probably less than two birr depending on who’s behind the steering wheel
“Share your seat or get off this car,” that is what you will be told by an assistant when an extra passenger is about to board a taxi mini-bus that was meant to carry only 12.
Letter to Reporter
Tele-'discommunication'
By Weldu T.
"Welcome to Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation's 997 service, all operators are busy handling other calls, please hold on till one of them will be with you in a moment."
"Welcome to Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation's 997 service, all operators are busy handling other calls, please hold on till one of them will be with you in a moment."
Sport
Ethiopia's shining athletes Haile Gebresilassie, Kenenisa Bekele, Sileshi Sihen, Gebre-egzibiher Gebremariam and Ibrahim Jeilan are scheduled to run in Henglo, the Netherlands, towards the end of this month to fulfill their minima for the Beijing Olympics. The athletes will compete in the 10,000m event on May 24.
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