Posts Tagged ‘oromia’

PART II: SOURCES OF INEFFICIENCY In the first part, I have discussed how lack of action perpetuated the crisis within OLF and damaged it beyond repair. I have suggested that growth of  regionalism and incompetent leadership are mitigating factors that are the by-product  of the chaotic life cycle of an organization that lack action.  Now I must answer the legitimate question. Why did the organization lack ... Full story

By writing this article, I understand that I am touching on one of the most closely guarded taboos, the untouchability of the OLF. I also understand that, because so many precious lives were sacrificed under the banner of this organization, emotions run very high at the mention of criticism. But I have the right and the duty to share my views and ideas regarding our ... Full story

Jimma, Ethiopia - Some 1,104 condominium houses being constructed in Jimma Town, Oromia State at a cost of over 91 million Birr will be transferred to beneficiaries in the near future, town housing development project office said. Office Manager, Kefyalew Ayana told ENA that construction of the condos will be fully finalized after a month. The budget for construction of the condos launched in 1999 E.C. was ... Full story

One of the most expensive litigations in Ethiopia's judicial history has been filed by a prominent businesswoman, Mekia Mamio Sikessa, who is claiming compensation worth 300 million Br from two expatriates who allegedly provided faulty consultancy services to her agro-business company. Mekia filed the civil suit on May 8, 2009, at the Federal High Court, Civil First ... Full story

Adama, May 17 (WIC) – The Oromia state trade, industry and transport bureau said it has created jobs to more than 600,000 unemployed youth over the past 10 months. Opening a training focusing on the development strategy of micro enterprises yesterday, bureau head, Fekadu Tessema said the jobs created during the reported period were outcomes of ... Full story

May 14, 2009 (Assela) - More than 54,000 farmers have been developing over 24,000 hectares land in 24 woredas of Arssi Zone, Oromia State through irrigation, zonal water resource development office said. The office told ENA on Wednesday that the farmers are cultivating pepper, vegetables and fruits and Pulses on the stated area of land. It said the farmers have so far harvested 1.5 million quintals output. The ... Full story

AC-Action Professionals Association for the People (APAP), a non-governmental organization, has released a new pollution and impact assessment report for rivers Akaki and Mojo in Oromia, Ethiopia. Based on laboratory analyses of toxic industrial chemicals in the river waters and clinical data of people affected, the APAP study reveals that the two rivers are the most ... Full story

Farmers in the Oromia Regional were recognized with award in the 3rd annual Farmers Festival held in Adama (Nazret), Oromia. Regional President Abadula Gemeda said the awards recognize the efforts farmers are making in contributing their efforst towad the future goal of helping the country join the exclusive group of middle-income earning nations. These farmers, ... Full story

Addis Ababa, December 9 (WIC) - The Oromia Mass Media Agency disclosed that it has launched a trial Television Transmission that aims at expediting information and education dissemination activities and thereby enhance public’s participation in development endeavors. Agency head, Abera Hailu told WIC that organized with the objectives of teaching, entertaining and creating national consensus, the Oromia Mass Media Agency has launched a trial Television Transmission ... Full story