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Ethiopia has lost around $ 25 million from the horticulture subsector since the outbreak of global COVID-19.
The Executive Director of the Ethiopian Horticultural Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA), Tewodros Zewdie, said that even if “Detailed evaluations are being conducted, preliminary evaluations show that about $ 25 million has been compromised or lost due to COVID-19.”
The months of February and May are considered high season for flower exports, he said, adding that “we can (therefore) say that this year’s high season has been very busy.” But we are making unremitting efforts to minimize the impact and not lay off workers. ”
According to him, “a number of adverse impacts have been observed in the horticulture supply chain after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.”
Further, “We are dealing with perishables that should be on the supermarket shelves as soon as possible. This requires smart and perishable logistics and, at the same time, the free movement of goods from one border to another.“ the executive director elaborated. (ENA)
PM, President inaugurates Meki-Ziway irrigation development project
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and Eritrea President Isaias Afewerki inaugurated the 292 million birr Meki-Ziway Irrigation Development Project on Monday.
Former Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn, Oromia Regional State President Shimelis Abdisa and other top federal and regional officials were also present.
The Meki-Ziway Irrigation Development Project, located in the regional state of Oromia, is expected to develop 2,000 hectares of land and benefit 2,700 households.
Upon completion of its expansion work, the Meki-Ziway Irrigation Development Project has the potential to develop 15,000 hectares.
The project was built by Oromia Water Works Enterprise with a disbursement of 292 million birr.
Abiy said the government will work to double farmers’ productive capacity in a single harvest season by promoting agricultural technologies.
He noted that the government will invigorate a wide range of support to encourage farmers to develop irrigation schemes.
Abiy added that this year the government will provide 10,000 modern water pumps to improve shipowners’ agricultural productivity. (ENA)
Indore for the groom Bahir Dar in waste management
Indore has been selected to assist Bahir Dar in the implementation of the solid waste management system.
The cleanest city in India has been selected for this task as part of the proposed “Waste Wise Cities Campaign” under the UN-Habitat Program.
Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Rajneesh Kasera said they would assist Bahir Dar.
“This program is aimed at cleaning and establishing sustainable waste management practices in 20 cities around the world by 2022,” Kasera told the Times of India.
He said that requests from different cities were invited to apply as a city creating change, taking on the challenges or as a partisan city, helping a city creating change (civic and technical twinning).
“We have adapted best possible practices in solid waste management based on which, we have decided to go for the second option.” he said.
“This program would not only help us share our best practices with other cities, but would also provide us with opportunities to learn and improvise for future needs,” he said. (TOI)
Ethiopian presents digital services to cargo customers
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, has introduced a mobile app and chatbot-assisted shipment tracking service to enhance the cargo customer experience.
In a press release issued by the airline, the mobile app, which is now available for both Android and iOS, will provide convenience to Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services customers through a range of self-service features including verification of Flight schedule, cargo tracking and charter requests with the swipe of a finger.
It was noted that the Ethiopian Chatbot allows customers to access up-to-date information and track their shipment on Messenger and Telegram.
“As a customer-focused airline, we are always looking for ways to better serve our customers and offer more digital options at their fingertips,” said the Group’s Director of Integrated Marketing Communications at EthiopianMiretab Teklaye said.
“The new mobile cargo application and chatbot-assisted cargo tracking service will bring convenience to our customers by allowing them to access real-time updates on their shipments and process their charter requests,” he added. (Press release)
