Indian expat found dead
An Indian expat, Sukhdev Gupta was found dead in Bishoftu, Oromia Regional State, last week on June 8, 2019, The Reporter has learnt.
Economic reform targets five key areas
The recent economic reform agenda led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) administration is focused on addressing five key areas, The Reporter has learnt.
The Gedeo crisis: Suffering in earthly paradise
The misery of the Gedeo Internally Displaced Persons came under the spotlight only after reports were released by international media outlets. Granted, the administration was busy with many outstanding issues since it came to power in April, 2018; and yet it has not faced criticism as it did with Gedeo problem, mainly for failing to manage the crisis in the area bordering Guji Zone, Oromia Regional State, and Gedeo, Southern Regional State.
AU issues security alert to staff members
Following the increasing number of criminal activities in Addis Ababa targeting its staff members, the African Union (AU) issued a security alert notice telling its employees to take extra precautions, The Reporter has learnt.
GEM CORP signs USD 175.57 mln wheat deal
GEM CORP Commodities Trading SA has signed a deal to supply 900,000 metric tons of wheat at a total price of USD 175.57 million, The Reporter has learnt.
Unidentified gunmen attack gold exploration company
Kefi Mineral’s Plc, a UK gold exploration and development company, involved in gold mining development project located in West Wellega Zone, Tullu Kepi woreda has been attacked by an armed group, The Reporter has learnt.
Newbie to Ethiopian market secures biggest wheat supply contract
The Public Procurement and Property Disposal Service (PPPDS) has awarded two companies, GEM CORP Commodities Trading SA and AGRO CORP International PTE LTD to supply 600,000 metric tons of wheat at the price of USD 116.53 million (3.38 billion birr), The Reporter has learnt.
Determined yet uncertain
As politicians are divided over the timetable of the upcoming National Election, at the helm of the National Electoral Board of Ethiopian (NEBE), Birtukan Mideksa appears to be determined to meet the constitutionally protected election timetable; working under the assumption that 2020 is still the due date .
Wheat intricacies
Debebe Assefa is grain trader from Bekoji East Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State. He has been involved in the business of buying different kinds of grains from framers and sells it to other wholesalers. As Arsi is known for its high wheat cultivation and production, Debebe would usually buy wheat from farmers and sell it to factories.
Procurement awards another bulk wheat supply contract
The Public Procurement and Property Disposal Service (PPPDS) awarded GM Corp, a London based company to supply 400,000 metric tons of wheat at the price of 97.73 million (2.73 billion birr), The Reporter has learnt.
