Haile G.Sellasie Received a Silver Cup

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Haile G.Sellasie (left to right), renowned athlete and buisnessman, received a silver cup from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) at the National Palace on July 27, 2019, at an awards ceremony organised by Adanech Abebe, minister of Revenues, for high taxpayers. The Prime Minister joked that it is unusual for Haile to get silver. He won two Olympic gold medals in his athletic career and has run his company since retirement.

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