Tag: Technology
Africa’s agriculture getsfinancingfor innovative technologies
Grappling with vicious cycles of drought and low productivity, the African Agricultural sector is about to see new initiatives that will propel innovation and technology oriented farming practices in which the African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a USD 50 billion in financing.
Agency unveils digital procurement strategy, roadmap
The Federal Public Procurement and Property Administration Agency (FPPA) along with its key partner organizations, on Thursday unveiled a five-year Electronic Procurement Strategic Document and Action Plan, which is said to implement an electronically aided procurement dubbed e-GP or [e-Government Procurement].
CCCC to establish regional office in Addis
With a growing Chinese presence within Ethiopia, China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) is set to make its regional head office at Addis Ababa. To be called CCC’s East Africa Head Office, Technology and Innovation Center for Construction Technologies, it will be situated on a 30,000 m2 plot of land.
Fin-tech to tryout e-payment services in universities
A newly established local financial technology solutions provider has prioritized university students as entry points for a digital payment services ranging from mobile banking to customized e-bill handlings.
City deploy new tech to aid tourists
The Culture and Tourism Bureau of the Addis Ababa City Administration has announced that it is deploying a modern digital equipment which locates tourism spots to enable tourists easily locate major tourism spots across the city.