Vol. 22 No. 41 Wednesday, 22nd july, 2015 Pages 8, Price 2.00 NFA

410 students graduate from Hamelmalo Daniel Teklehaimanot finishes 7th College of Agriculture at stage 16 of

The 16th stage of the Tour de The peloton allowed the leaders France saw team MTN-Qhubeka to gain as much as 20 minutes ad- right in the thick of the action as vantage and so it was clear that the Daniel Teklehaimanot eventually break would easily make it. finished the stage inth 7 position. Ruben Plaza (Lampre-Merida) Finally, Daniel crossed the line would be the rider to take the stage in 7th while Serge managed to re- win. cover somewhat from his flat, to finish 13th. The stage would see large break- away group successfully going With Edvald finishing 19th, clear consisting of 23 riders. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung com- MTN-Qhubeka was in a great po- fortably won the team stage clas- sition by having Edvald Boasson sification again and in the overall Hagen, Serge Pauwels and Daniel team standings the African team as part of the lead group. moved up to 2nd place.

Minister Arefaine handing certificate to graduate A total of 410 students have In a 10-year report presented dur- Speaking on the occasion, graduated from the Hamelmalo ing the event, Mr. Semere Amle- the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. College of Agriculture with Master som, Dean of the College, outlined Arefaine Berhe, stressed the re- of Science and Bachelor of Sci- the accomplishments registered to- sponsibility of graduates of the ence Degrees as well as Diplomas. date in various domains. College to give the required impe- The event coincided with the 10th tus to national endeavors for devel- anniversary of the opening of the These included, among other oping the agricultural sector, par- College. things, the opening of post-gradu- ticularly in attaining the country’s ate studies, the formation of a me- objectives of food security. Ministers, Government and PFDJ teorological center, the processing officials, religious leaders, heads of milk products, poultry farming The Hamelmalo College of Ag- of higher education establishments and rabbit rearing as well as the riculture has graduated 35 students Daniel speeding to finish line and members of the farming com- cultivation of effective exchange with second (Msc.) Degrees, 1,264 munity in the area participated in programmes with various Univer- with first Bsc. Degrees and 1,677 the graduation ceremony. sities abroad. with Diplomas in the past eight years from 2008 until 2015. NEWS BRIEFS 7th grassroots festival of Central region begins The 7th children’s grass roots fes- liai, Administrator of the Central also stated that the grass roots fes- tival of the Central region begins region, ministers, and senior Gov- tival will have significant contribu- participating in Dana Cup int’l soccer competition on 19 July at the Asmara Stadium ernment and PFDJ officials were tion to that end. under the theme “Sport is a forum present, Mr. Zemede Tekle, Com- Eritrea is taking part in the current Dana Cup international soc- through which we can attain our missioner of Sports and Culture, There are 4000 children from cer competition through two soccer teams from the Eritrean Sports objective and aspiration”. said that sports is one of the efforts 108 teams participating in differ- Association in Gothenburg, Sweden.The event is taking place in being conducted by the Eritrean ent sports. The festival will be con- the Danish city of Hjørring from July 20 to 25 in which over 1,000 At the opening ceremony in Government and people to nurture ducted until 30 of July. children’s teams from 46 countries are participating. which Maj. Gen. Romodan Awe- efficient and committed youth. He

Research lab inaugurated in Hamelmalo College

A new building for research laboratory was inaugurated in Hamelmalo College of Agriculture on July 19th. The 4 million US dollars project was jointly sponsored by the Eritrean government and the African Development Bank. The research work will en- compass animal husbandry, agricultural economy, agricultural en- gineering, soil fertility and the environment.

Anseba: students complete course in Photography

A total of 90 students have completed photography courses or- ganized by the NUEYS branch office in Anseba region. Another batch of 260 students were given 3-month long training in various practical skills. These trainings are closely aligned with current demands in the local labour market.

Amb Zemede Tekle & other officials at opening ceremony Eritrea Profile,Wednesday , 22nd july, 2015 2

Development: Its sectoral aspect

G. Damr agricultural methods; etc. The list is indeed long. Quite frequently, it has been ar- gued that one of the maladies that Within this broad perspective, mark the developmental paradigm agricultural development and in Third World countries is incom- modernisation assumes high pri- petency in planning and manage- ority for several cogent consider- ment. True enough, but equally ations. As the experience of many devastating was also poor priori- third world countries indeed testi- tization within the sectors of the fy, agriculture as a developmental national economy. sector has come to tremendously influence, if not determine, the po- In a new beginning, setting pri- litical and economic sovereignty orities might perhaps look less of states. Self-sufficiency in food, formidable at face value; if only has indeed been directly correlat- because it is possible to start on ed to economic growth, social jus- a clean slate. Furthermore, there tice, and political independence are opportunities to draw lessons and stability and best practices from accumu- lated experiences of others. In Eritrea where more than 60% of the people rely on farming for On the downside, the magnitude their daily livelihood, focus on ag- of the problems one has to grap- riculture has employment, quality ple with may well accentuate the of life and social justice dimen- BanaTom Agro Industry complexity of prioritisation. sions that transcend quantitative economy, the latent functions it flourish along with the agricultur- plicitly tied food aid to political parameters of aggregate produc- have are also equally important. al products. Processing industries, goals, especially during the Cold Yet the merits of prioritization tion. One such result of a good policy such as the textile industry, fish War. are palpable both for optimal divi- in that sector is the number of jobs meat and dairy products process- dends and effective policy mak- In this sense, agricultural poli- it can create. Agriculture has been ing are the common outshoots of Food insecurity leads to depen- ing. In an event where time and cy is based on the twin pillars of used so effectively in many Eu- successful agricultural invest- dency which in turn breads politi- capacity are not on one’s side, fo- modern agricultural undertakings ropean and Asian countries dur- ments. Revenue generated from cal manipulation through the bar- cusing your energy by prioritizing to enhance food security in its ing their heyday of development agriculture can also be used for gaining away of sovereignty. your objectives is a wise policy broadest sense – to meet domestic as a unique opportunity to create other economic endeavours and choice. Eritrea’s situation now is consumption needs as well as to employment and avoid any so- programs Yet there are also pitfalls that not different from such a reality. focus on high-yield exports – and cial upheaval. In Africa with the must be avoided. Exclusive focus purposeful interventions and sup- rapid growing of population of Another added value of agri- on big agricultural industrializa- After cyclic decades of war and port to individual small farmers to job entrants and unemployment, culture is its political dimensions. tion has not been generally suc- natural calamities, independent increase house hold income. In developing the agricultural sector For quite a long time food insuf- cessful in several African coun- Eritrea was left with too much to this sense, the economic improve- has been recommended as a wise ficiency in many African countries tries. In this respect, Eritrea has be mended. To mention the most ment of the farming section of the strategy. has been synonymous with politi- pursued a judicious policy that urgent: infrastructural rehabilita- society will have a corresponding cal insecurity. Western countries, is firmly anchored on the- sym tion; extension of basic public ser- effect on the development of infra- Besides creating employment, in particular have used food aid biotic relationship of large scale vices; adequate power supply; en- structure and services that would agriculture also contributes to the to interfere in the domestic affairs and household farming. The Gov- suring food security within erratic give them an opportunity to move national economy through export of third world countries beyond ernment’s purposeful policies of precipitation patterns and archaic up on the socio-economic ladder. and industrialization. Agricul- normally accepted limits. A report extending invaluable support and tural development always stimu- from foodfirst.com states that the subsidies to farmers through crop Besides this manifest role ag- lates small scale industries, which US law PL 480 for example, ex- and fertilizer distribution, free riculture plays in the national vaccination, and the provision of free consultancy that extends Published Every down to subsistence farmers is a Saturday & Wednesday vivid expression of this policy. In tandem with bolstering small Acting Editor scale, house-hold level agricultur- Amanuel Mesfun al output, the government has also [email protected] been laying the ground, through substantive investment in wa- P.O.Box: 247 ter and associated infrastructure, Tel: 11-41-14 for expansive modern irrigation. Fax: 12-77-49 These undertakings will ensure, E-mail: for the long-term, sustainable har- [email protected] vests irrespective of the vagaries Advertisement: 12-50-13 of nature defined by erratic -rain fall patterns. The complementa- rities of the twin approaches will thus result in augmented aggregate Layout production while ensuring gradual Azieb Habtemariam transformation and modernization Pivot Center of the production matrix. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday , 22nd july, 2015 3

Iran Nuclear Agreement: An end to cavalier foreign policies? Saim Y.

It has been more than a decade since President George W. Bush branded Iraq, Iran and North Korea as the “Axis of Evil” in the world stage. Shortly after the heady days of September 11, the second US-Iraq war unfolded with pos- session of Iraq of WMD as the purported rationale. The international community bit its nails as it anticipated Iran and North Korea to be the next targets of US military action under the similar considerations.

It was not only President Bush junior’s sanctimonious pronouncements that fueled the fear of the international community. War against Iran was lobbied for fiercely by hawks in the US republican party, the Pentagon, the State Department, National Security Council, intelligence com- munity as well as by far-right christians, an alarmingly large proportion of whom believed that hurling US military might against the ‘evil’ Iran would bring about the biblical Apocalypse.

However, cooler minds warned against the inefficacy of military options against Iran and their dreary consequences across the Middle East and the world in general . Thus, there have been numerous attempts to negotiate a deal with Iran since 2002. However, intransigience on both sides caused have reached a good agreement and I announce to our peo- The EU will lift the oil embargo and Iran will be able to talks to breakdown before any substantial agreement could ple that our prayers have come true.” be reached. participate in the Swift electronic banking system, a life- blood of international finance. The arms embargo on Iran is The fundamental idea of the deal is that Iran would limit to be lifted after a maximum of eight years for ballistic mis- The serious diplomatic feelers were however sent out its nuclear activities in exchange for relief from sanctions. siles and five years for conventional weapons. However, after President Obama’s election -- one of his campaign The UN Security Council has passed a series of resolutions the accord contains provisions for “snapback” sanctions if promises had been to engage with Iran diplomatically once imposing sanctions on Iran since 2006 following reports by a panel of nations should detect Iranian cheating. he came in power. Moreover, in June 2013, Hassan Rohani the IAEA regarding Iran’s non-compliance with its safe- was elected president of Iran in a platform promising con- guards agreement under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation So what does this deal spell for Iranian relations with the structive engagement with the international community Treaty. Moreover, the US and EU have also slapped their west and especially the US? Is the US going to be able to aimed at lifting harsh economic sanctions and ending Iran’s own financial and economic sanctions. The EU’s -oil em ‘pivot’ this agreement towards the solution of the crises in international isolation. bargo is what has hurt Iran the most. Syria, Iraq and Yemen? Does this agreement mean that the US is abandoning military solutions in favor of diplomatic These significant factors led to the breakthrough interim According to the 109- page agreement, a joint compre- engagement? agreement, known as the Geneva Accord and Joint Plan of hensive plan of action (JCPOA) will be implemented. The Action, in November of 2013 between Iran and the P5 + 1 JCPOA provisions that Iran’s current uranium enriching Perhaps the agreement is still in its infancy and further countries (US, Russia, China, UK, France, and Germany). capacity of 19,000 gas centrifuges would be reduced by time may be required to assess its viability before corre- more than two-thirds to 6,104, out of which just over 5,000 lating it with other variables. Yet, an interview President After marathon talks that spanned 20 months and sur- would actually be enriching uranium. passed several deadlines, negotiators reached a landmark Obama gave just hours after the signing of the agreement with New York Times’ Thomas Friedman may give some deal with regards to Iran’s nuclear program on Tuesday July All of them would be first-generation centrifuges based clues as to the answers. 14, 2015. on technology going back to the 1950s: none of its more ad- vanced models can be used for at least 10 years, and R&D In the interview, President Obama stressed that the agree- Upon signing of the agreement President Obama said, into more efficient designs will have to be based on a plan ment was only concerned with denying Iran the capability “Today after two years of negotiation the United States submitted to the IAEA. Furthermore, for the first 15 years to acquire nuclear weapons. “We’re not measuring this deal together with the international community has achieved of the deal Iran would not enrich beyond the level of 3.67% by whether we are solving every problem that can be traced something that decades of animosity has not: a comprehen- purity, low-enriched uranium (LEU) of the kind used in back to Iran, whether we are eliminating all their nefarious sive long-term deal with Iran that will prevent it from ob- nuclear power stations. taining a nuclear weapon.” activities around the globe. We are measuring this deal… on the premise that Iran could not get a nuclear weapon,” Iran’s stockpile of low-enriched uranium (LEU) would be he told Friedman. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani also praised the deal reduced from its current level of about 7,500kg to 300kg, a and gave a live address to his nation saying: “Negotiators reduction of 96%. The reduction would be achieved either President Obama is also wary of Israeli skepticism and by shipping the uranium abroad (probably to Russia) or by opposition from Republican members of Congress who diluting it. have 60 days to respond to the agreement. “It’s not enough for us to trust when you (Iranians) say that you are only Moreover, the accord allows continuous surveillance at creating a peaceful nuclear program. You have to prove it enrichment sites and at centrifuge production and storage to us. And so this whole system that we built is not based on sites. The I.A.E.A. has the right to visit suspicious sites trust; it’s based on a verifiable mechanism, whereby every “anywhere in the country,” but Iran has 24 days to comply pathway that they have is shut off.” with a request. Many of these provisions will last for 20 or 25 years, others “permanently,” US Secretary of State John Furthermore, with Presidential elections looming on the Kerry said. horizon, and in view of the highly polarized partisan and other alignments in Congress, there are no iron clad guar- Meanwhile, Iran gets relief from the most important antees for the agreement to remain intact in the years to sanctions — those on the energy and financial industries come. — possibly being lifted this year if Iran complies with the principal requirements in the accord. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday , 22nd july, 2015 4

“Crazy January in the Middle of July”

Meron Abraha

It had only been a week since the most recent fasting period (for Christians) ended and already a spree of weddings took over As- mara this weekend. Every hall in the city, big and small, seemed to have been rented for wedding re- ceptions, and people were busy shuffling from one ceremony to another.

I myself had a wedding on Sat- urday and another two (both in the evening) on Sunday. When I was much younger and barely until the next harvest season and money, crops, etc… that guests should not bring any- gant receptions and long entourage heeded to social obligations like have bounty products to spend for thing along. In spite of his abun- of cars and limousines. weddings, I used to wonder why the wedding ceremonies. Usually there are two types of dance, I thought that it was a car- my parents expressed weariness wedding receptions: those where ing gesture, if not a showy one, on To say that a large amount of and annoyance about having to at- Eritreans have money is accepted as contribu- his part. money goes into such extravagant tend various weddings, sometimes for long dubbed the month of tion to the family and the other celebrations would only be stating several stacked in one day. January as ‘Tri Ebdi’, meaning type where you don’t have to pay As much glorious occasions the obvious. In the days leading crazy January. The name has its anything. In the former, usu- weddings are, they also tend to be to the grand event, the bride and Now I know what all the com- source from the wedding spree ally two people with a notebook among the wearisome yet unavoid- groom’s respective households are plaints were about. It is quite a that characterizes this month. sit at the entrance of the party able social obligations. engaged in countless preparations, hassle! tent and accept money from the at times accompanied by music Nowadays weddings are hosted guests, who after paying are led to When the big day comes, al- bands, sending the expenditures Normally, the month of January almost any time of the year. As their seats by a strict master of cer- though it might differ from family even higher. has been reserved for weddings long as there is no fasting season, emonies. to family, the wedding ceremony in the traditional Eritrean society. a wedding can take place. Summer takes place in two days. e Sat- Starting from the dresses, Although no one knows for sure has now become the second busiest In the second type, the wedding urday is devoted for the church jewelry, the rent and decoration of the reason why weddings usually wedding season, owing to the fact ceremonies usually take place in ceremony and the entailing break- the reception hall and cars, the take place in this months, the gen- that many families and relatives reception halls and most of the fast and photo-shoots. catering, the music band, the invi- eral explanation is that since farm- from the Diaspora return home for times involve a specific lunch tation cards… the list of expen- ers get enough crop after harvests their vacations and take part in the or dinner banquet. But then there In some households, it’s com- ditures goes on and on, round- ly the winter season), they habitu- weddings of their loved ones. are those people who feel they mon for the bride’s family to host ing up to hundreds of thousands ally prefer to have weddings after should bring something to the “Arki Hilifot” (a ritual on the eve- of Nakfa. the harvest, hence the starting with In the Eritrean culture wedding feast and usually take a bottle ning before the actual wedding the month of January and staying ceremonies are conducted collec- of Areki, Eritreans’ favorite ani- ceremony where the groom goes This has quite a significant toll in on just until before Lent sets in. tively. Families of the bride or the seed based liquor. to his in-laws’ house accompanied the economy of that family, unless groom are always supported by by friends and male members of of course it’s one of an immense They dedicate this period to friends and families in the prepa- I recall the invitation card his family go to the brides house, wealth. The ‘economic crisis’ also weddings bearing in mind that rations for the big day. Everyone of a wealthy man to his daugh- have dinner and party for dinner befalls upon the guests, who are they have collected enough crops contributes whatever they can: ter’s wedding clearly specifying and dancing afterwards). subjected to heavy spending on gifts for the newlyweds or money Then comes Sunday when the to be contributed. official wedding reception takes place. As of recent, it has become As my father always insists, trendy to stay on into the night money spent in extravagant with dancing and partying, result- weddings should have been ing in the hangover, raspy voice used for the livelihood of the and swollen eyes for the guests newlyweds or in some other use- when they go to work in the morn- ful things such as buying house- ing. hold items, etc… because people seem to care less for the couple One too many times, I’ve heard once the wedding is over. of, and once seen with my own eyes, the bridal party (the bride I know there are people with and groom comprised) going club- the opinion that weddings happen bing after the wedding reception. I only once in a lifetime and no ex- can’t even imagine where or how pense should be spared, but a little they manage to have the strength. parsimony wouldn’t hurt. Sheer folly! Parsimonious or not, weddings Meanwhile there is also the es- have begun taking place and won’t tion of reckless spending. How stop for another two weeks. Sum- many of these weddings are being mer, or what’s left of it, has re- St. Gabriel Chruch, Akhriya held in a mild or prudent man- placed crazy January. Crazy month ner? And how many ing extrava- indeed! Eritrea Profile,Wednesday , 22nd july, 2015 5

“I see a future African Tour de France winner in Merhawi...”

As the “As a boy, if you are interested in to have 3 riders in the front group. heads towards its third week, MTN- cycling, you dream of going to the In less than a minute the situation Qhubeka Team Principal Douglas Tour de France and now they have changed though when Serge got a Ryder made the boldest prediction realised their dream. Their participa- flat and Plaza then attacked. Daniel of the event so far. tion in the Tour this year is a door followed in a small group and ended opener for African cycling as the 7th. We moved up to 18th with Serge “I believe there is a future African rest of the continent now believes it and we also won the stage team Tour de France winner in [Eritrean] is possible to compete on the world’s competition again. It was a pretty . He is the youngest stage. The future of African cycling exciting day for us as we moved up rider in the Tour de France this year, is bright. in several classifications.” at just 21, and has the potential to be one of the best stage race riders in “It is a dream come true for them All in all, this year’s Tour de the world.” and for this team. They are not only “I see a future African Tour de France winner in Merhawi Kudus. He has a France has presented its vast audi- potential to be one of the best stage race riders in the world” incredible athletes, but also incred- ence with the unprecedented sight of MTN-Qhubeka Team Principal Douglas Ryder While the sports world focuses on ible human beings with so much to a black African riders, Daniel Tekle- offer on the bike in terms of perfor- Chris Froome, still wearing the yel- is what our team stands for. Sports For me I think 7th at the Tour de haimanot, wearing the polka-dot low jacket at the head of the field at mance and off the bike in terms of jersey awarded to the best performer promoting the talent of Africa. They teams and sports people have the France is a good result.” the end of Stage 12, the more sig- power to help others through the in the mountains and Merhawi Ku- nificant developments for the future are paving the way for future Afri- dus, the youngest rider in the Tour can cycling in Europe and under- exposure and coverage they get in Also the Head of Performance, may be happening further back in doing their sport. To be able to take Jens Zemke said: de France this year. Amid the buzz the peloton. stand they have a big responsibility of excitement, some have wondered in that.” that success and help others realise their dreams and to have opportuni- “Our team is on a high and they all whether the Eritreans’ achievements This year opened a new chapter are the early warning of a full-scale Ryder has big targets for the fu- ties to succeed in life is something want to take their chances. When the as MTN-Qhubeka became the first really special.” 24 rider break split we had Serge in takeover. Will Eritrea become to African team to compete, with five ture on the road and off it. “Our goal cycling, a sport long dominated by is to put 5,000 students on bicycles the front and Edvald and Daniel in African-based riders, including Eri- Former Tour de France winner the chase group. When it came back European riders, what Jamaica is treans Merhawi Kudus and Daniel through our bicycleschangelives. to sprinting and Kenya to marathon com initiative. To do that we want Cadel Evans praised the team’s together there were 23 riders leading Teklehaimanot, making an emo- achievements. He said: and we were in a luxurious position running? tional breakthrough as the first black to be very visible in the Tour, hope Africans in Tour history. to win a stage, wear a leader’s jersey and be aggressive in the mountains. “MTN-Qhubeka’s participation marks a step forward for the inter- Teklehaimanot starred in the first nationalisation of cycling, but more Int’l Level-1 volleyball coaching week, leading two breakaways to “After the Tour de France we have three weeks to the start of the Tour importantly the development of take the King of the Mountains cycling on the African continent. I course concludes jersey into the Pyrénées. But it is of Spain (La Vuelta a Espana) the final of the year. We want hope they are a team that can further Kudus who Ryder feels could be a develop in the future. I’m proud you future winner. to give more of our African riders an opportunity to gain the experience have so many Tour de France riders involved with Laureus.” How long might it be before we and ride a three-week grand tour, see an African winner of the Tour then the World Championships in th Richmond, US, in September.” And laltely, the 16 stage of the de France? “I believe we could see Tour de France saw MTN-Qhubeka a podium finish in the next three p/b Samsung right in the thick of to five years,” said Ryder, whose Ryder says it is an “honour” for MTN-Qhubeka to be recognized the action as Daniel Teklehaimanot MTN-Qhubeka team are Laureus eventually finished the stage in 7th Ambassadors. by Laureus as Ambassadors. “Le- veraging sport to do good for others position. Ruben Plaza (Lampre- Merida) would be the rider to take In collaboration with the in- grade participants capacities and the stage win. ternational volley-ball Federa- to raise the level of the coaching tion (FIVB) and Eritrean National activities Nation-wide. With Daniel crossed the line in Olympic Committee and Eritrean 7th while his teamats Serge and Ed- National volley-ball Federation The course was conducted by vald finishing 13th and 19th, MTN- a one week international Level I FIVB instructor Mr.Johann Huber Qhubeka p/b Samsung comfortably coaching course was conducted and ENVF National instructor Mr. won the team stage classification here in Asmara. At the closing cer- Henok Yohannes. Speaking at the th again and in the overall team stand- emony of the course held on 15 of occasion Mr.Johann extended his ings our African team moved up to July 2015 in which 32 participant appreciation to the Eritrean Sport 2nd place. (of whom four are women) coach- Authorities for their cooperation es from across the Nation were and hospitality towards making the At the end of the 16th stage of the participated, Head of Supervision course successful. Attendants of the TDF .Daniel Teklehaimanot said: for activities of the National Olym- course covered theoretical & prac- pic Committee and National Sport tical lessons effectively according “It was a really good day for our Federations at the Commission of to the report presented at the acces- team with 3 riders in the break. We Culture & Sports Col. Solomon sion. Along with the FIVB instruc- were working really hard all day Sium handed certificates to partici- tor Ms. Ninja from FIVB media and unfortunately we lost Serge at pants. center was also attended the one the bottom of the climb. Obviously week international course. it was also quite difficult for Eddy At a remark he gave Col. Solo- on the climb so it was up to me to mon pointed out that the interna- Public Relations’office, th Daniel Teklehaimanot at the 16 stage of the TDF follow the wheels on the final climb. tional course will help a lot to up- Commission of Culture & Sports Eritrea Profile,Wednesday , 22nd july, 2015 ADS 6

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General Information and other requirements: Place of work: Koka Gold Mine Site. Occasional assignment to other locations. Salary: As per Company scale.

Additional Requirement for nationals: Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligations and provide evidence of a release paper from the Ministry of Defense. Having finished registration and duty performing for the National Army, and present the release paper or registration card issued by National Army. Provide a Clear- ance paper from office of the Eritrean Police and present Medical Certificate from Hospital. Present Clearance paper from the current/last employer. Only short listed applicants would be considered as potential candidates for an interview. Application documents will not be returned back to the sender and/or applications should be sent through the Post Office. Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the Newspaper.

Address: Please mail your applications to: ZARA MINING SHARE CO. P. O. Box 2393. Asmara, Eritrea.

Note to Eritrean applicants: Please send a copy of your application to: Aliens Employment Permit Affairs P.O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday , 22nd july, 2015 ADS 7

General Information and other requirements: VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT .Place of Work: Bisha. Bisha Mining Share Company is inviting applicants for the following .Salary: As per Company salary scale. position for Bisha site project; Additional requirement for Nationals: Supply Training Officer .Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide evidence of release Number required – (01) paper from the Ministry of Defense. Type of contract – Definite period (2 years) .Present clearance paper from current/last employer. .Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience credentials, a copy of Major Duties and responsibilities. your National Identity Card etc.). .Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential candidates for an inter- • Responsible for the development and implementation of a functional specific training pro- gram for the supply department at Bisha Mining Share Company. view. • Ensure supply staffs are provided with high quality, cost effective training. The trainer is to .Application documents will not be returned to sender. ensure training materials are designed to address individual learning needs. This is take into account .All applications should be sent through the post office. individual learning style and provide dynamic, innovation blended learning program. .Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the Newspaper. • To provide high quality information, advice and guidance for staff to ensure learning aims are met. • Provide leadership to the supply team, to ensure KPI’s and other department and company . Address: Please mail your applications to; targets are met and to assist staff in achieving their full potential by gaining new skills through effec- Bisha Mining Share Company, tive training and mentoring. P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea • Training program will developed to optimize the management of the supply chain depart- ment functions. . • Work in accordance with the Bisha core values at all times. Note to Eritrean applicants: • Promote a safety culture within the department and company encouraging the use of risk Please send a copy of your application to mitigation methods and tools when developing operational and training plans. Aliens Employment permit Affairs, • Actively participate in and provide leadership in safety meetings and discussions. P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. • Training modules should be implemented using variety of classroom and practical teaching techniques. • Conduct high quality internal supply staff training covering all areas of warehousing, cata- loguing, inventory control, procurement and general logistics. • Lead the development of training system, conducting training needs analysis, research top- ics as required and develop training materials. • Liaise with equipment and product OEM’s sure that specialized supply related training is provided by experts where available. college of education • Assist in control the use of common standardized polices, processes and procedures to en- sure that all potential synergies are leveraged. • Design supply procedures for the department including manuals, tutorials and both written and practical assessments. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT • Champion supply related services within the company; ensuring that feedback is used to identify area which influence the shape of future training modules. Date: July 07, 2015 • To act alongside the supply manger as the subject matter expert on all supply training related matters. The College of Education is issuing a vacancy to recruit qualified staff, both teach- ing and graduate assistants. Applicants for a ‘lecturer’ post should have a minimum of • Advising the supply manger on all products, systems and services that need to be updated to reflect industry trends and aligns to current legislation. Masters Degree in related education field. All applicants should have school teaching • Develop, implement, maintain and audit systems to provide quality service at all operational experience. departments to provide an efficient and effective service. • To work with colleagues in the training team to consistently improve internal practices, Department Post and number of vacancy procedures and procedures to provide an efficient and effective service. Curriculum and Instruction Lecturers (04) • Assist in auditing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Bisha requirements in all supply related area. Educational Administration Lecturers (03) • Monitor compliance of supply polices, process and procedures. • Maintain training records and prepare regular reports and assessments. Educational Psychology Lecturers (03); Graduate Assistants • Daily and month end report to the supply superintendent and supply manger. (02)

English Language Teaching Lecturers (06); Graduate Assistants Profile: Qualifications and Experience (06) • Appropriate tertiary qualification and / Physical Education Lecturers (02) Formal Education, Certifications or industry experience. or Equivalents Science Education Lecturers (03); Graduate Assistants • Minimum of 10 years in international (03) supply chain roles. Social Science Education Lecturer (GIS specialist) (01); Working Experience – Nature & • Experience in a mining environment is Length preferential. Graduate Assistants (02)

• High level of interpersonal skills Work Experience: Leadership Experience – Nature & length of time Three years and above teaching and research experience. • Supervisor presentation and communication Requirements: skills Along with your application, enclose: • Confident in presenting and talking in front of large groups.  Curriculum Vitae. • Strong organizational skills. • Demonstrated skills in planning, analysis and problem solving.  Copies of supporting educational and experience documents including tran- Other skills and abilities • Good interpersonal skills together with scripts. effective communication skills. • Excellent skills in the use of computing  Two letters of recommendations from previous lecturers and/or present supe- software and ERP system • Exceptional systems knowledge. riors. • Strong influencing skills. • Hold employees accountable Deadline: 15 days from the date of issue in the newspaper. • Must have experience in training employees in a remote mine site environment. Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications to the Dean’s of- fice, the College of Education, Mai-Nefhi during working hours. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday , 22nd july, 2015 8

When Netzela Meets High Fashion...

Zekaryas Solomon was born in was quite nervous, not knowing fore the Spring/Summer collections Eritrea and spent most of his forma- what to expect. The biggest surprise are out in the shops. tive years growing up in Germany. for me was when I arrived. Every- He has a very strong perfectionist thing was so well organized for me. You have mentioned that you professional side, tempered with a I did not need anything. The Cat- have added bags? Are you plan- very soft fun-loving humorous na- walk Show at the Gala Night was ning to add other items such as ture which stands him in good stead just the best thing that could have shoes, tees, scarf, etc.? for the demands of his chosen pro- happened to me. The stage was 40m fession. In 2012 he won Menswear long, the choreography was done That’s true; finally “I am sharing Designer of the year 2012 at fash- very professionally and the models things, after being selfish”. Since ions FinestFirst of all and IBest looked amazing. Adding cultural I love bags, I have been creating Male Designer 2012 at BEFFTA. elements would be an interesting bags for myself in different fabrics Back then kemeyblogspot.com con- integration, though I do always love and styles. Whenever I carry one of ducted an interview with this young to keep things simple. Not wanting my bags around with me I get asked upcoming professional artist. And to limit my garments to being purely where I get them. Once I explain know here is an excerpt of a follow traditionally based, as everything that I design and make them myself up interview posted on the kemey- I design has to be sold internation- people get very excited and usually blogspot.com. ally. As you can see in some of the want to own one of their own. In ad- images, I specifically used netzela“ / dition to this, my friends encouraged Zekaryas, thank you for your gabi”, a traditional fabric, manipu- me to create and add them to my time, again. Last time when we had lating it into a modern style and cut garment collections. So yes, I have a chat you had won awards. One without adding embroidery as “’idi- created two bag collections now. Zekaryas at a fashion show with his models of them was from FAFA. I saw the yat”. There is a lot still to come from pictures from FAFA’s Fashion for the House of Zekaryas Solomon in The first was made last year- us brand? I could see this brand ev- Peace Gala Night. I like where the the future. ing sportswear fabrics, which I erywhere. Are your products mass-produced designers put African cultural items adapted from my previous profes- yet or they are made on order? on their respective designs. Do you When will your “Men’s Wear sion as an architect. I used to use It took me a long time to decide if plan to do similar things? That is, Spring/Summer Limited Edition” these fabrics for interiors so I found I should change my logo or not and Our garments are bespoke so they putting Eritrean cultural elements be out? them very suited for my bags firstly if I did what would it be? There were are made to measure. We try to work into your design? because of the lightness of the ma- suggestions to shorten my name but around our clients wishes, believing The Collection is already out. We terial and secondly because of the as I have been told from almost ev- that every client we approach will FAFA - Festival for Fashion and had our fabulous look book shoot strength. Another reason was the eryone, who reads, hears or knows appreciate the full package we of- Arts, organizes ‘Fashion for Peace’ in December; we have been show- ease with which the fabric could be my name, how unique and special fer. Our aim is to fit the garments to which is focused on bringing to- cased on the catwalk; and been manipulated and how simple it is to it is. My decision was then to keep our clients’ bodies and not the other gether established and emerging Af- filmed for a TV show, Pilot. We have clean. I do also have tie designs too, the full name as it was but to create way around. The idea is to offer our rican fashion designers from across been pushing our online marketing which were created for the special something visually special by ma- clients options that allow them to the continent”. The Gala night was through social media platforms such occasion of the World HIV day at nipulating my initials. I did a lot of create their own look by choosing just amazing. It was my first visit to as Twitter; Facebook; Pinterest; and the Global Catwalk in London. The playing until I eventually came up different colors and fabrics for dif- Africa as an international Fashion Linked-In, as well as having the col- ideas and designs for shoes are there with the Z and S. The Idea was to ferent sections of the outfits. We will Designer. I did not expect much and lection ready for the launch of our be soon cooperating with another wasn’t really 100% sure as to how website. We have already started company called Emblzn which is a things would work for me there. I taking orders, to be ready for imme- new platform for designing and buy- went by myself, as none of my team diate shipment to our customers all ing custom made products. members could accompany me. I over the world. They were out be- What is your next plan? Are you thinking of accessories? Belts, wal- lets, etc.?

Our future plan is to expand the business. We have gotten an exten- sion of our incubation program at Ravensbourne: one of London’s greatest College of Design and Communication which allows us to use all the high quality facilities of as well, but making shoes is another use the Z mirrored as an S to make the fashion department, with space big project in itself. My idea for Ze- everyone stop and think about it for to network, to cooperate and expand. karyas Solomon’s shoes would ide- a second. The orange brackets are a Our belt designs will be appearing ally be to collaborate with a profes- design element added by my graphic soon, with whatever we design as sional. designer Jonatan. After asking him accessories being part of our gar- to help me with the Logo we were ment collections each season. I looked through your web- able to give it a 3D look and the per- site. It’s beautiful. Your archi- fect finishing. The orange is my sig- Thank you, Zekaryas. I wish you tectural expertise is written nature color, which I use in most as- all the best. all over it. Let’s start with the logo. pects of my work. I wanted the over- I love the logo, the color. What can all feeling of the logo to be timeless Source: kemey.blogspot.com An int’l model wearing‘shida’ you tell us about the logo? Would and modern, yet still simple enough you put it in the context of logo as to be used on a variety of media.