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International Brings Advanced Equipment, Skills to Ethiopian Market


International Brings Advanced Equipment, Skills to Ethiopian Market

JCB, a global equipment manufacturer for construction, agriculture, waste handling, and demolition, has launched its first Operator Training Centre in Ethiopia in partnership with distributor Ethio Nippon Technical Company (ENITCO). The facility, equipped with simulators, live machines, and certified trainers, will train up to 500 operators annually, providing internationally recognised skills for technicians and site supervisors. Alongside the launch, JCB introduced its 3DX Backhoe Loader, designed for African job sites with improved fuel efficiency, operator comfort, and maintenance ease. The machine features JCB Live Link telematics for real-time monitoring of health, location, service schedules, and security. JCB India CEO Deepak Shetty highlighted Ethiopia’s growing infrastructure sector as a key market, with the new centre and equipment supporting job creation and sustainable growth.

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Federal Prosecutors Accuse Public Officials, Contractors of Corruption, Alleged Illicit Fund Transfers

Federal prosecutors have filed corruption and money laundering charges against 11 defendants, including Nigstu Bogale, Coordinator of the Development Project for Response to the Impact of Refugees in the Horn of Africa at the Ministry of Agriculture, Biniyam Fantaye and Taye Habte, senior irrigation engineers involved in the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP-II), as well as private individuals and construction company representatives. The case alleges losses and illicit...


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EIH Transitions to New Headquarters as It Oversees Major State-Owned Enterprises

Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) is relocating its headquarters from its current site on General Wingate Street. The former headquarters was located behind the Ministry of Industry and near Abrehot Library. The new office is expected to be on Mozambique Street, along the route from Mexico Square to Bulgaria Road. The building belongs to one of EIH's subsidiaries, and all departments are set to move there as interior design and finishing works continue. Under the leadership of Brook Taye...


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Import Substitution Push Lifts Domestic Manufacturing, Industrial Recovery

A push for import substitution and industrial expansion has prioritised 96 strategic products for local manufacturing. The “Ethiopia Tamirt” initiative reports 4.85 billion dollars in savings, supported by trade fairs linking local producers to domestic and international markets. On average, 700 new projects enter the market annually, contributing to more than 2,800 investments over four years. At the grassroots level, 18,000 SMEs have been established, while 993 dormant factories have...