ETHIOPIA TO COMMISSION THE GENALE DAWA III HYDROELECTRIC DAM
Ethiopian Deputy Minister of Water and Irrigation, Frehiwot Woldehanna has announced that the Genale Dawa III hydroelectric dam would be […]
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SIEMENS SIGNS LONG-TERM DEAL TO BOOST ETHIOPIA’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
German engineer Siemens has agreed a framework for future energy and transport projects with the government of Ethiopia. As well […]
Ethiopia inaugurates the biggest airport aviation hub in Africa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the newly expanded Addis Ababa Bole International Airport terminal, the biggest airport aviation hub in […]
Italy to finance Ethiopia, Eritrea railway line project
The Government of Italy has pledged to finance a feasibility study for the planned construction of a rail line linking […]
Ethiopia to launch “$7bn worth” of solar, hydropower and highway PPP schemes
Needing more electricity to power its growing manufacturing sector, Ethiopia’s Office of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) announced $7bn worth of […]
Ethiopia: Agency inks pact to break ground on 25 silos
Cooperatives across the country will soon get grain silos to be constructed at a cost of 22.4 million Br. Four […]
Ethiopia ousts State firm from Nile dam project after construction delays
Ethiopia has ousted State-run Metals and Engineering Corporation (METEC) from a $4-billion dam project on the River Niledue to numerous delays in completing the project. The Grand Renaissance […]
Ethiopia plans to build new airport in Oromia region
Ethiopian Airlines plans to build a new airport with annual capacity of 80-million passengers in Bishoftu, about 48 km southeast of […]
Ethiopia announces $1.2bn mega housing project for Addis Ababa
According to The Reporter news site, about half of the housing is to be offered to state officials, and the […]
Ethiopia and Somalia agree joint development of four seaports
Somalia and Ethiopia have announced plans to invest in “four key seaports” and an international highway network as a way […]
Ethiopia to construct 8,428 homes under middle-income housing scheme
According to the Addis Ababa Savings & Houses Development Enterprise (AASHDE), Ethiopia is set to construct 8,428 homes under the […]
Ethiopia: Enterprise announces construction of 8,428 condo houses
Addis Abeba will get additional 8,428 homes under the middle-income housing scheme. For this construction project, the Addis Abeba Savings […]
Ethiopia to double road network to 200,000 km by 2020
Rapidly industrialising Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country, has set an ambitious target to double the length of its road […]
Ethiopia: Philips to build €40m cardiac hospital, the country’s first
Dutch health technology firm Royal Philips has signed a seven-year agreement to build Ethiopia’s first specialised cardiac hospital with the […]
Ethiopia probes killing of Dangote Cement country manager
Ethiopian authorities are investigating the murder of the country manager of Dangote Cement Plc and two other staff members. Unidentified gunmen […]
Ethiopia invites bidders for 550MW Didesa hydroelectric power project
State-owned utility Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) has invited private project developers to finance, and oversee the construction of Didesa hydroelectric […]
Ethiopia: first phase airport expansion to go operational by June
Ethiopian Airlines Group has disclosed that the first phase of the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport expansion is expected to […]
Ethiopia: Gidabo Dam nears fruition
The Gidabo Irrigation Dam, constructed at an estimated cost of 1.1 billion Br and reaching 97pc completion, will begin operations […]
Ethiopia leader rejects call for World Bank arbitration in dam dispute
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has rejected a call by Egypt for World Bank arbitration in a dispute over a hydroelectric dam Addis Ababa is building along its […]
Egypt, Ethiopia leaders say Nile dam must not ruin relations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged on Thursday not to let differences over a dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile river ruin relations with Addis Ababa. Ethiopia hopes […]
Dangote Group to double investments in Ethiopia
The Dangote Group announced plans to double its investment in Ethiopia. The announcement came following talks Aliko Dangote, owner of […]
Ethiopia to continue with huge hydro dam amid Egypt warning
Ethiopia will continue with the construction of its huge hydro dam on River Nile despite Egypt disapproval; Seleshi Bekele, the […]
Ethiopia: security crisis in Oromia badly affecting businesses
Some businesses in Ethiopia’s increasingly restive Oromia region are feeling the heat of the renewed anti-government protests. Local media portal, […]
Ethiopian workers killed in fire at Chinese run stadium site: report
Seven Ethiopians working for a major Chinese contractor on Ethiopia’s FIFA-standard stadium died in a night-time blaze in a site […]
Construction of Ethiopia’s Rib Dam complete
The construction of Ethiopia’s Rib Dam is finally complete. The US$160m dam, which had faced a 5-year delay has a […]
Ethiopia plans to offer firms shares in road projects – finance minister
Ethiopia plans to offer shares in its road-building and maintenance projects to private investors, its finance minister said on Tuesday, the latest step to open up and modernise […]
Chinese company wins acclaim in Ethiopia’s construction sector
Celebrating the structural completion of a landmark building in Ethiopia on Friday, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has received […]
Ethiopia earns 14.2m dollars From Cement Exports
Ethiopia has earned 14.16 million dollars from cement exports to neighbouring countries Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti in the past 11 […]
Dangote hails Zambia’s business environment
Aliko Dangote has hailed Zambia’s business environment, saying the conducive climate has enabled the private sector to thrive. Discussing Intra-African trade […]
Dangote may quit Ethiopia over mining dispute
Dangote Cement Plc has said it may shut its operations in Ethiopia if authorities in Oromia don’t reverse an order […]
Fast-developing Ethiopia gets another industrial park
Ethiopia’s race to develop light industry continued this week as the government signed a contract with a Chinese company to […]
Ethiopia says it will continue to support cement investments
Ethiopia will continue to offer investors in the cement industry attractive incentives as it seeks to dominate the cement trade in the wider East African […]
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway officially completed
The completion of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a new 752-km track linking Ethiopia’s capital with the Port of Djibouti, was officially marked at a ceremony at Nagad Railway Station in Djibouti.
Ethiopia Parliament approves China loan agreements for infrastructure
Ethiopia’s parliament on Tuesday approved three loan agreements worth over US$380 million made with the Chinese government and the Export-Import Bank of China to finance major infrastructure constructions in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia: Investors rattled by unrest
Foreign investor confidence in Ethiopia has been shaken following nearly a year of unrest, with the country’s government now admitting that as many as 500 people have died as a result of police crackdowns and a deadly stampede at a recent rally in the country’s Oromia region.
Protesters attack Dangote cement factory in Ethiopia
Aliko Dangote’s cement factory has been attacked by protesters in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, the regional government has said in a statement.
Ethiopia’s energy efficiency aids cement market in East Africa
A cheap electricity deal that attracted Aliko Dangote to set up a cement plant in Ethiopia could impact the cement […]
Dangote shakes Kenya’s cement market with Ethiopia imports
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement has started its shake-up of the Kenyan market with importation of cement from its plant in Ethiopia […]
Ethiopia’s largest industrial park to become Africa’s manufacturing hub
Ethiopia has commissioned the largest industrial park in Africa, signalling its intention to become one of Africa’s manufacturing hubs. Ethiopia, which is among the fastest-growing economies […]
Ethiopia aims to build condominiums to boost housing
Ethiopia now seeks to leverage on condominiums to boost housing programme already up and running in the country. Since 2005, the Ethiopian government […]
Ethiopia to become Africa’s industrial hub by 2025
Ethiopia is envisioned to be Africa’s industrial hub by 2025. A number of industrial parks have already been built in […]
Ethiopian Electric Power and China sign US$98m power transmission deal
The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) in conjunction with a Chinese firm, TBEA Contractor Ltd signed a US$98m agreement that will […]
Ethiopia: awarding road projects to local contractors paying off
Awarding road infrastructure construction to local contractors is boosting their technical, institutional and financial capability.The experience they garner has enabled […]
Ethiopia to construct five stadia in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia plans to construct five stadia in Addis Ababa to add to the two existing ones – Yidnekachew Tessema and Abebe Bikila stadia,
Ethiopia: plans to construct 2000MW hydro dam in underway
Plans to construct 2, 000MW hydro dam in Ethiopia, on the lower bank of the Omo River are underway. An […]
US$ 222m road project in Ethiopia to be constructed
US$ 222m road project in Ethiopia is set to be constructed to connect Agamsa-Bure and Nekempte-Anger Gutin-Andhode. Prime Minister Hailemariam […]
French firm picked to study Ethiopia’s mega dam as uneasy truce holds
Three countries have agreed on the selection of French company Artelia Group to help study the impact of Africa’s biggest […]
Ethiopia: 250,000 condos to be built in 20/80 housing scheme
The Addis Ababa Housing Development Project Office announced that the city administration plans to build 250,000 condominium houses in the […]
China’s CSCEC to build Ethiopia’s new National Stadium
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) yesterday signed an agreement for the […]
Construction sector in Ethiopia to modernise
Ethiopia is seeking to modernise its construction sector by adopting technology. The country’s Ministry of Construction says it has embarked […]
Ethiopia: Gilgel Gibe III Hydroelectric Project has begun power generation
The Gilgel Gibe III hydroelectric power project began power generation on October 10. The Dam, highest roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dam […]
Ethiopia, Djibouti Sign U.S.$1.11 Billion Pipeline Deal
The 550km pipeline will transport petrol, diesel and jet fuel from Damerjog port in Djibouti to Awash terminal in central […]
ETHIOPIA PLANS TO SOAR ABOVE THE REST WITH AFRICA’S BIGGEST AIRPORT
Ethiopian Airports Enterprise, an airport service provider and administrator, is preparing to build what it calls a mega airport that […]
Nairobi hosts a successful 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa
The 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa attracted over 400 participants this year and was rated as an excellent networking […]
European Union boosts road construction in Ethiopia
The European Union (EU) has pledged €540 million to boost road construction in Ethiopia especially in rural areas for the […]
Mega International airport to be constructed in Ethiopia
Plans are underway for construction of a mega International airport in the vicinity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Airports […]
Ethiopia: Africa’s first railway academy to be constructed
Africa’s first ever railway academy is set to be constructed in Ethiopia to provide needed manpower for the immense railway […]
Ethiopian Railway line to begin operation in 2016
Chief of Ethiopian Railways Corporation, Getachew Betru, has announced that the newly constructed Ethiopia-Djibouti railway line will commence operation in […]
Ethiopia’s economy seeing strong growth in Africa
There is worldwide agreement that Ethiopia is becoming one of the leading economies in the world. The recent World Economic […]
The 491-km railway line connecting Ethiopia to Sudan launched
The foundation of a 491-km railway in Ethiopia has been finally laid by the Prime Minister HaileMariam Desalegn. This initiative […]
Ethiopia: home to Africa’s tallest dam
Africa’s tallest dam and biggest capacity are the words that describe Ethiopia’s dams currently under construction. The country will be […]
Ethiopia’s construction sector growth to surpass regional peers
Light Rail Construction – Ethiopia Construction Sector to grow driven by infrastructure investments Ethiopia’s construction sector will outgrow that of […]
Ethiopia cement industry revamps a development strategy
The Ethiopia cement industry is set for a revamp after Ministry of Industry announced it had begun drafting a cement […]
Ethiopia’s cement plant start production next month
Dangote Cement, a newly built cement plant in Ethiopia, owned by the Dangote Group, is to commence production next month, […]
Ethiopia to spend US$240m on road projects
Ethiopia has decided to spend US$ 240m on three new road projects in the country, which will fully be funded […]
Ethiopia: Gibe III hydropower plant set to come online this year
The current largest hydropower plant in Ethiopia, the Gibe III, is set to come online this year. During the rainy […]
Ethiopia earns US$13m from cement exports
The Chemicals and Construction Inputs Development Institute has announced that Ethiopia has made US$13m in 9 months from cement exports. […]
Ethiopia targets 2.45m residential units
The Ethiopian Ministry of Urban Development, Housing & Construction (MoUDHC) is planning to construct 2.45 million houses between 2015/16 and […]
Grand Renaissance Dam to be complete in 2017
Construction of Grand Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia, which commenced in April 2011, is set for completion in July 2017. About […]
7th Africa Cementrade Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
CMT is hosting its flagship event – 7th Africa Cementrade Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 14-15 April, 2015 to […]
Ethiopia to build 11 public universities
The Ethiopia Ministry of Education has announced plans to construct 11 public universities, commencing in the coming fiscal year. This […]
Ethiopia plans $2.4bn international airport
Ethiopian Airport Enterprise (EAE) is planning to build a US$ 2.4bn airport 70 km South East of Addis Ababa in […]
Qatari investors plan new cement plant in Ethiopia
A Qatari business group plans to invest US$500 million in Ethiopia, according to reports. The group met with Ethiopia’s president […]
Ethiopia to build three new airports costing US$ 64.5m
The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) is planning to construct three new airports expected to cost US$ 64.5m in Ethiopia. A […]
Ethiopia to build three new airports costing US$ 64.5m
The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) is planning to construct three new airports expected to cost US$ 64.5m in Ethiopia. A […]
Plans for PPC are developing swiftly in Africa
PPC’s Africa expansion strategy is progressing well with construction underway in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, DRC and Ethiopia, Bheki Sibiya, the executive […]
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia to construct new dam
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to construct a new dam on River Dawa in Mandera County, Kenya. As part […]
2015 completion date for US$517m Kenya-Ethiopia highway
The road linking Kenya and Ethiopia is scheduled for completion by next year. The 505-km Isiolo-Marsabit-Moyale road is 60% says […]
Six candidates shortlisted for PPC’s CEO
PPC Ltd. (PPC) has a shortlist of six candidates to succeed Ketso Gordhan as CEO and plans to make an appointment if shareholders vote to retain the board, Chairman Bheki Sibiya said.
PPC’s stake in Habesha increased to 51%
PPC says it has bought the Industrial Development Corporation’s 20% stake in Ethiopia-based Habesha Cement Share Company for $13m, raising its share from 27% to 51%.
SINOHYDRO to construct US$85-m road in Ethiopia
SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited has been awarded a US$85-m contract for construction of a 79.1-km road in the Southern Region of […]
SINOHYDRO to construct US$85-m road in Ethiopia
SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited has been awarded a US$85-m contract for construction of a 79.1-km road in the Southern Region of […]
Design of US$100m stadium in Ethiopia awarded to MH
An initial design for the stadium from the Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) MH Engineering Plc has been awarded a […]
Road construction projects in Ethiopia will cost US$ 1.5bn
The Ababa-Adama Expressway: government has set aside US$1.5bn for road construction projects in this year’s budget Ethiopia Roads Authority (ERA) […]
Five African countries to benefit from biogas plants
Africa Biogas Partnership Programme will help 1 million people get sustainable cheap energy through biogas Five African countries will benefit […]
Local Ethiopian firms win road construction contracts
The Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) has made a bold move by awarding two local firms contracts for construction of asphalt […]
Tanzania’s power link to Kenya, Zambia complete in 2015
Tanzania will complete a $455-million power transmission line next year linking its power grid to Kenya and Zambia, part of […]
Ethiopia road expansion project to cost US$331m
Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA) has set aside US$331m for roads in the city which presently has a […]
AfDB funds Ethiopian water sanitation project
The One Water, Sanitation and Hygiene National Program (OWNP) in Ethiopia have received US$91.10m funding from the African Development Bank […]
Chinese firms to construct Gebba River Dam, Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Government has awarded a US$700-m contract for the construction of a new Gebba River Dam along Gebba River […]
Restoring a former Crown Prince palace
Concrete.TV had an exclusive interview with Ethiopian architect, Fasil Gioroghis on how he in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut restored the […]
Ethiopia to build US$51m hospital in Amhara
The Amhara Regional State in Ethiopia has embarked on an array of activities to raise funds for the construction of […]
China firm awarded Ethiopia roads contracts
The China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has been awarded two contracts worth US$131m by the Ethiopian Roads Authority. The contracts […]
US $33m for Ethiopian road project approved
The Ethiopian Parliament has approved a US$33-m loan for the second phase of construction and upgrading the of 57.5-km.Arbereket-Gelemso Micheta […]
Ethiopia’s Bole International Airport expansion begins
The Chinese construction firm, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has begun work on the US$ 250m Addis Ababa Bole International […]
Transport: Riding the rails in Ethiopia and Kenya
Ethiopia and Kenya are in a race to complete ambitious railway projects, but while Addis Ababa is in a frenzy […]
