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Kumba: Gunmen kill businessman, spared pregnant wife


One person, Baiye Jackson Egbe, was shot dead by alleged separatist fighters in Kosala, Kumba 2 subdivision. The incident happened on Monday evening, April 29, 2024, shortly after being taken out of his home.

Speaking to the press on Tuesday, his pregnant wife said her husband, shortly after taking his bathe, went outside to verify what was happening as voices of people quarreling and debating were being heard.

She explained that they were ordered at gunpoint to move out, meeting others who had earlier been brought out from their homes.

‘My neighbor and I were ordered to go back home by one of them. She continued…After about 15 minutes, one of my sons rushed home and informed me that Daddy had been shot. We rushed there and found my husband in a truck. We took him to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead 15 minutes later,’ she revealed.

Many have been quick to point out that Baiye Jackson Egbe, was attacked because he was not resisting Monday’s civil disobedience lockdown imposed by the Separatists.

T
hose who were taken out by the armed Separatists said, ‘They asked those who have been selling on Monday’

These men spent almost an hour at Kosala 3 junction before government forces arrived to start exchanging gunshots.

Civil and municipal authorities of Meme have since late last year embarked on a mission to put an end to Monday’s ghost town in Kumba.

Several measures like the sealing of shops respecting ghost towns and the seizure of bikes with a bike pass, distributed only on Mondays, have so far been instituted.

Baiye Jackson Egbe, who comes from a royal family in the Manyu Division, is the latest victim to have fallen prey to the ongoing crisis in the Anglophone regions.

Civil and municipal authorities in Meme are yet to comment on this latest incident.

Sources had also said, there were other victims but CNA could not confirm at press time.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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Government Procuring 100 Electric City Buses

Addis Ababa: The government is in the process of purchasing 100 electric city buses, a significant step towards supporting Ethiopia’s efforts to build a green economy, according to Metku Asmara, head of Addis Ababa’s transport Bureau.

Mitiku stated that public transport currently covers 31 percent of the city’s 3.4 million daily trips, underscoring the government’s emphasis on mass transportation.

To promote electric mobility, the city administration has been transitioning its own fleet to electric vehicles.

Additionally, private investors have provided 20 electric minibuses and two buses to the public, which have proven efficient in transporting large numbers of people due to their speed.

The head highlighted his Bureau’s commitment to supporting private transport providers in the sector and urged them to invest in electric charging stations.

He explained that such investments serve multiple purposes, including reducing air pollution, minimizing fuel consumption, mitigating noise pollution, and protecti
ng the environment.

By leading as role models, private investors can inspire others to engage in the sector, which offers various opportunities.

As electric vehicles gain popularity in the country, facilitated by government tariffs, the need for charging stations becomes crucial, he said.

The government has already initiated the process of procuring 100 electric city buses within a short timeframe, the head noted.

Mitiku expressed optimism that the introduction of these electric vehicles and buses will alleviate the current transportation challenges.

Furthermore, it is indicated that the Belayneh Kindie Group is assembling public transport vehicles, with 216 electric vehicles already completed.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Wouri SDO prohibits wandering of cows on urban ways


By Charity Nginyu

Mboutou Benjamin, the Senior Divisional Officer of Wouri, Littoral region, issued a stern warning to populations, breeders, and livestock traders against the wandering of cows in the arteries of the city.

The decision followed an unfortunate incident, which resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider on April 22, 2024, as he attempted to avoid a herd in Yassa, Douala.

In response to this tragedy, the governor of the Littoral region, Samuel Dieudonné Ivaha swiftly took action by convening a meeting on April 25, 2024, bringing together municipal officials, administrative authorities, technical services from the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries, and Animal Industries (Minepia), as well as herd owners.

In a communique, signed on April 29, 2024, the SDO outlined the stringent measures that must be adhered to by all concerned parties.

According to the directive, the movement of cows between the Dibamba bridge and the Bonendale Abattoir in the Douala 4th district must be conducted exclusively
via trucks.

Failure to comply with this regulation, the SDO stressed will result in severe consequences.

‘Any violators of this measure will face the immediate seizure, impoundment, and subsequent auctioning of their herds, without prejudice to legal proceedings,’ partly stated the communique.

The decision to implement these measures comes amidst growing concerns over the safety hazards posed by the unrestricted movement of cattle herds within urban areas.

Not only does this practice create traffic congestion and disrupt daily activities, but it also poses significant risks to public safety, health, and sanitation.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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Illicit fuel smuggling persists in Omusati: Simaho


Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, has said despite numerous alleged fuel smugglers being arrested, the problem persists.

This follows the arrest of a 20-year-old man at Onelombo village in the Etayi Constituency on Sunday, who was reportedly found in possession of 31 containers of diesel and three containers of petrol, suspected to have been smuggled into Namibia from Angola.

‘After the suspect failed to produce satisfactory legality of his possession, he was charged with contravening the Petroleum Products and Energy Act of 1990,’ Simaho said.

The diesel was smuggled in 25 litre containers and the petrol in five litre and 25 litre containers.

The deputy commissioner urged members of the public to desist from keeping containers of petrol and diesel at their homes as it poses a serious risk.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

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Equipped with Cutting-edge technologies, Ethiopian Aviation University Trains African Airlines


Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Aviation University is equipping people with the right knowledge at the highest technology level to avail sufficient number of people for Ethiopian Airlines and other airlines in Africa countries, University Acting President Kassie Yimam said.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, Acting President of Ethiopian Aviation University Kassie Yimam said there is a huge human resources gap in the aviation industry in Africa like pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, aircraft maintenance engineers, aviation management.

That’s why Africa lags behind the rest of the world in terms of airline performance, aviation, manufacturing, operation, maintenance among others, he elaborated.

To this end, the Ethiopian Aviation University is established to cater qualified people in these fields in sufficient numbers.

The University has now been providing training and education for Ethiopian Airlines and African countries in different aviation professions.

‘We are providing competent qualified professio
nals in piloting, in aircraft maintenance, engineering, cabin crew and customer service agents.’

Global forecasters indicate that there is a very huge gap in trend demand power, especially in Africa, Kassie indicated.

Moreover, he elaborated that the Ethiopian Aviation University is making efforts to fill this gap.

‘The aviation technology service industry is growing at a very fast rate in terms of technology. To go along with the technological developments across the aviation industry in the globe, we have started our degree programs, master’s programs, especially in data science, AI, virtual reality, and so on.’

African human capital can maintain at least the manufactured airplanes, he said, adding ‘we have to start producing essential components for airlines operations.’

Therefore, the university is in line with this vision of equipping people with the right knowledge at the highest technology level to avail sufficient number of people for Ethiopian Airlines as well as the rest of Africa.

Moreover, h
e illustrated that the university has built its capacity, facilities so that it can cater training services for Ethiopian Airlines as well as for other African training centers, organizations, airlines, MROs, pilots, technicians, maintenance engineers.

The over six decades old, the Ethiopian Aviation University, the former Academy, is a world class Aviation Training Center equipped with state of the art and best in class training equipment and technology.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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High-level Gov’t Officials Deliberating on National E-commerce Strategy


Addis Ababa: A National E-commerce Strategy validation workshop is underway in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh.

The workshop brought together other high-level government officials including Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Gebremeskel Chala, Innovation and Technology Minister, Belete Molla and others.

Speaking at the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen stressed the need for intensifying digital technologies in all sectors to bring economic transformation in the country.

As Ethiopia’s digital economy carries tremendous promise in unlocking unprecedented growth, the East African nation stands at the precipice of a digital revolution to reshape its economy.The deputy prime minister said over the past few years, the government has been working to create favorable conditions for ensuring digitalization.

He added that by giving due attention to development of the ICT sector various activities have been done with a view of creating jobs, earning foreign exchange and encoura
ging startups.

He further underscored that the main objective of this National E-commerce Strategy is to execute national projects, sustainable economic growth and enhance competitiveness.

The strategy would help to bring about a new trade system, he said, emphasizing the need to ensure safety and security of e-commerce by formulating a legal framework that hindered the sector.

Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Gebremeskel Chala on his part said the strategy is part of Ethiopia’s digital transformation and it is expected to modernize local markets and help to commerce all over the world through digital platforms.

The National E-commerce Strategy is prepared after assessing national and international trends, he pointed out.

After gathering adequate inputs from stakeholders and to enrich the document, the strategy will be approved by the Council of Ministers.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Significant Progress Observed in Strengthening Quality Compliance Capacity of Honey Value Chain in Ethiopia


Addis Ababa: The Global Market Access Programme (GMAP) in Ethiopia announced the significant progresses in strengthening the quality compliance capacity of the honey value chain for enhanced market access.

The GMAP in Ethiopia aims at ensuring compliance with international standards, improving honey products quality, facilitating business linkages, and sustaining project results throughout the honey value chain.

Over the past six months, the project has achieved remarkable milestones.

In this regard, a Business Agreements Signing ceremony, as well as the Handing-over of Beekeepers accessories took place in Jimma, Oromia Regional State.

The Business Agreements signing ceremony marked a pivotal moment in the project’s implementation journey.

Notably, agreements for nearly 90 tons of quality honey and beeswax, for exporting to the international market, were signed between three processors and beekeepers’ community in Gera woreda (Jimma zone), underscoring the tangible outcomes of collaborative efforts.

Fur
thermore, the handing-over of beekeeper’s accessories highlighted the commitment to further empower Ethiopia’s beekeeping community.

Following intensive training sessions, essential beekeeping accessories have been procured and distributed to the lead beekeepers from the Jimma, Illubabor, and Bedele zones, demonstrating tangible support for sustainable quality beekeeping practices.

UNIDO Regional Hub in Ethiopia, Aurelia Patrizia Calabrò said the Global Market Access Programme in Ethiopia is a great example of the impactful collaboration between UNIDO and local stakeholders.

‘We are very happy to witness these positive transformations within the honey value chain, paving the way for sustainable economic growth and enhanced market access’.

The GMAP project remains committed to driving positive changes within the honey value chain in Ethiopia.

State Minister of Agriculture, Fikru Regassa said on his part the GMAP Ethiopia project is actively collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry o
f Trade and Regional Integration to promote a sustainable honey-producing industry.

The project has been launched at the right time and is aligned with the government’s overarching objectives, prioritizing environmentally responsible practices that benefit both communities and the environment, he added.

Administrator of Jimma Zone, Yusuf Sharo expressed profound optimism as he unveiled the remarkable growth trajectory of the region’s honey exports.

From 15 tons in 2023 to an astounding 90 tons in the first two quarters of 2024, the honey of Jimma Zone flows forth, a testament to the resilience and the boundless potential of the land, he added.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency