The Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the GERD has confirmed that it requires an additional ETB 60 billion to complete the construction and implementation of the project. The project is now more than 88 percent complete.

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology has signed a partnership agreement with the Alibaba Group to collaborate on providing training to youth entrepreneurs, public administration officials, innovators, company owners and employees, and students in the technology sector.

Ethiopia has been selected as the host of the first Pan-African conference on Artificial Intelligence PanafriconAI at the Ethiopian Museum of Art and Science on October 4th (live) and 5th (virtual) (2022). Visit bit.ly/3D8Dj6U to register.

Ethio Telecom, the Ministries of Innovation and Technology and Foreign Affairs, and the Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia have launched a partnership to allow citizens to make payments for public services using Tele Birr.

Netherland, Sewell, and Associates Inc., has awarded the Ministry of Mines a gas reserves license following four months of exploration studies. The certificate affirms that gas reserves in the Ogaden Basin (Somali region) amount to more than 7 million cubic feet.

Volvo has inaugurated its first assembly and sale centre in the city of Dukem. The centre is the world-renowned Swedish car manufacturer’s 2,201st centre globally.

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Metasebia Yoseph, the founder of Design Week Addis Ababa is relaunching the innovative festival and doubling-down on the creative sector with a new venture. We had the honour of featuring her on our November Edition. Read more in the magazine here: bit.ly/3RmEQKc

Michu has been reported to disperse over ETB 200 million in loans to startups since becoming operational last May. The loans have been distributed to over 40,000 micro enterprises. #linkupbusiness

Nael Hailemariam, founder of Chapa, wins the 5th Africa FinTech Summit selected by a global panel of judges from among 14 startups across the continent. "This proves that Ethiopia, the sleeping giant, is... progressing fast," said Nael in his comment on the award. #linkupbusiness

LinkUp Business recently ran a Cautious optimism is the leading sentiment towards the economy following last week's peace agreement, followed by a significant level of doubt on whether anything would change. Check out full chart. #linkupbusiness #linkupaddis

Zemen Bank approves its BoD's proposal to raise its capital ETB 15 billion, the bank which had a paid up capital of ETB 3.64 billion has announced that the raise in the capital aims to position the bank as a major competitor when the market opens to international players.

The 5th edition of Et Real Estate and Home Expo by 251 Communications has just been announced to happen at Skylight Hotel on 17 and 18 December 2022. The organizers have announced that 20+ exhibitors and 1000+ visitors are expected to attend the event. #linkupbusiness #Ethiopia

Our recent poll shows majority of participants think partnerships are the best way forward with 44% thinking mergers being the best way forward and 47% suggesting foreign banks join the locals as shareholders. #linkupaddis

Ministry of Finance has invited international bidders to take 40% stake in Ethio-Telecom. The ministry has also invited international bidders for a third telecom license. The period for expression of interest will last from 16 November to 16 December 2022. #linkupaddis

The 5th Et Annual Real Estate and Home Expo is an event that helps buyers explore their options from major developers that will showcase premium properties in Ethiopia under one roof. Mark your calendars and join us at Skylight Hotel on 17 and 18 Dec 2022. #linkupaddis

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