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President Isaias holds talks with Vice-Foreign Minister of Italy

President Isaias Afwerki encouraged investment in various received and held talks with sectors by Italian business. Ms. Emanuela Claudia Del Re, Vice-Minister for Foreign Ms. Emanuela outlined the Affairs of Italy, on 5 December vast opportunities for Italian at the Denden Guest House. The investment in the Horn of Africa Vice-Minister was accompanied and expressed her expectation by representatives of various that future investments will businesses. benefit both the Horn of Africa and Italy. She went on to note At the meeting, President how her visit was reflective of Isaias noted Italy’s long history Italy’s Italy interest in the Horn of engagement in the region and of Africa.

In addition, a presentation National Cardiac Center, which was given to Italian investors is located at the Orotta National who are exploring investment Referral Hospital. opportunities in . Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of According to Orotta’s Dr. Foreign Affairs, expressed his Habteab Mehari, the Center, expectation that the new era of established through cooperation by peace in the Horn of Africa will the Ministry of Health, the Italian create numerous investment Cooperation Association, and the opportunities. World Health Organization, is ready to offer various cardiology- On 4 December, Italy’s Vice- related services and equipped Foreign Minister also participated with modern equipment and in the ceremony opening the facilities.

Discussion on implementation Activities by Eritrean nationals abroad of development Eritrean national organizations their participation. branch in Europe held its annual Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, and programs in Germany and Kuwait have meeting from 29 November to 2 Switzerland. recently conducted various The meeting also featured an December in Frankfurt. activities. extensive discussion regarding Similarly, Eritrean nationals in Stating its significance the activities of the committee The meeting was attended by Ms. Kuwait organized a celebratory in the implementation of The National Committee in and saw the election of a new Tekea Tesfamicael, President of event in connection with the recent development drives, Mr. Haile Germany conducted a congress on executive committee. the NUEW, Mr. Yohannes Debas, lifting of sanctions. The event Asfaha, Mayor of , 24 November in Frankfurt, with the Eritrean Consul in Germany, was conducted under the theme, called for strengthening of representatives from more than 26 Likewise, the board and and executive committee members “The Unwarranted Sanctions organizational capacity. He committees across Germany and executive committee of the from Denmark, Germany, the Foiled through Our Unity and made the call during a meeting other invited guests taking part. National Union of Eritrean Women Netherlands, Italy, the United Resoluteness”. conducted with residents of Massawa on 2 December. Speaking at the meeting, which was convened under the Mr. Haile went on to outline theme “National Committees for the significance of integrated Organizing and Integrating Eritrean efforts and called on the public Citizens”, Dr. Tesfai Ablelom, the to reinforce their contribution chairman of the organization, said to development drives by that the congress meeting was taking advantage of local focused on the implementation of resources. various activities.

He also revealed plans to The Charge d’Affairs at the increase the community’s role Eritrean Embassy in Germany, in preventing sea pollution Mr. Yohannes Woldu, stated and increasing energy saving that the new era of peace in the activities, particularly through Horn of Africa is the result of the the introduction of “green” steadfastness and resilience of Adhanet ovens. the Eritrean people. He called on those in attendance to strengthen Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vol 25 . No 81 2

The People’s Game

Natnael Yebio W. are not brothers and friends are for sport and a victory for the not friends. But it’s all for a good countries of the Horn. Football is a way of life in reason, of course. Your friends are Eritrea. During evenings on the the 11 players on the pitch. One or This was clearly evident during weekend, is filled with two unkind words are directed at the first edition of the Africa Cup people of all ages wearing jerseys players who are underperforming. cycling competition that was of the team they support. Arsenal, The fans, young and old alike, recently held in Eritrea. People Chelsea, Manchester United, share hopes of securing bragging from all walks of life cheered Liverpool, Barcelona (I have six), rights for the week come the end not only for the host nation but and Real Madrid. A foreigner of the game. for all the countries participating could be forgiven for assuming in the event. The Ethiopian flag that the English Premier League Football allows people to form was waved around the streets of or Spain’s La Liga had shifted and maintain friendships that Asmara in equal measure to that of Photo: Drar Fisshaye headquarters. However, this might otherwise not exist. These the Eritrean. Moments like these is just an ordinary weekend in social bonds between fans are so show that sport has great potential Asmara and Eritrea, in particular. strong that many describe them also took in an exhibition on the to peace. to effect positive social change. in familial, kinship terms, such history of football in Eritrea that Football will do the same. As the On Friday evenings, pubs as “my brotherhood” or “my was held in their honor. Sport is enjoyed by all. Its reach most popular sport in the world, around Asmara’s famous Harnet family”. “Football friends” are football is a universal language. Avenue are filled with young different to friends from other It can help bridge the divided males discussing their team’s areas of life. Something special and promote values necessary for line-ups for the upcoming is shared and exchanged amongst lasting peace. matches. It is almost as if they are them. The football team is also a the ones who will make the final “friend” for many fans. Over half Growing up, I loved football decisions. Football websites are of football fans feel that being a to the point of obsession. I am also followed closely during the fan of the team is like having a obsessed about the game the same week leading up to matches. long-term girlfriend or boyfriend. way I was when I was growing A friend of mine once told me up. Note that I say that with pride. Saturday arrives and the games with that he would never miss a You see, football plays a key role commence. Expectations are high, game to go out on a date. Without in family life in much of Eritrea. people are on the edge of their question, his football team came It links the shared experiences seats, and friendly bets – with first. of family members across dinner or drinks being put on the generations and creates a sense line – are made. The superstitious Looking at the bigger picture, of tradition and belonging. The – which most football fans tend football can provide countries President Ahmed’s visit to is unrivalled. Sport promotes strongest of these relationships to be – are going through their with a sense of hope and Eritrea comes on the back of universal values that transcend is that of father and son. Most usual routine as the players take normalcy. Sport is one of the the FIFA president’s visit to language and culture. By playing males become fans because their to the pitch. most unifying and inspiring tools father watched games with them for development and peace in the when they were children. Speak For 90 minutes, 22 men take world. Few other social activities to older fans and they will share centre stage. For once, brothers bring people together in such their memories of these formative great numbers and with so much experiences. passion and enjoyment. Passion for football frequently It was with that in the back of my leads to animated conversations mind that I had the privilege to see in front of the television or around the President of the Confederation the dinner table. The role that of African Football (CAF), Dr. football plays is very important, Published Every Published Every Ahmed Ahmed, accompanied by particularly given increasing Saturday & Wednesday a delegation of officials from the fears about the breakdown of the WednesdayPublished & SaturdayEvery Saturday & Wednesday football federations of , traditional family unit in Eritrea. Somalia, and Djibouti conduct a One night, a couple of years ago, I Acting Editor working visit to Eritrea this past the country earlier this year. together, we in the Horn of Africa was having dinner with my family. Acting Editor Amanuel Mesfun Tuesday. The delegation met Undeniably, this will boost the will be learning the universal As usual, we were immersed [email protected] Mesfun with the President of the Eritrean development of the game in the values of respect, tolerance, and in an animated conversation [email protected] National Football Federation, region and could also contribute fair play. It will be a victory about who was going to win the Mr. Isaias Abraham, as well as football match scheduled for that P.O.Box: 247 P.O.Box: 247 the Commissioner of Culture night. The match was the final Tel: 11-41-14 and Sports, Ambassador Zemede of the African Cup, featuring Fax: 12-77-49 Tekle. The purpose of the visit Cameroon and Senegal. Apart E-mail: was to strengthen the relationship from the football facts, I realized [email protected]@[email protected] zena.gov.er between the governing bodies of one other thing that night. We are Advertisement: 12-50-13 these countries and discuss the at our strongest when we are all development of the game. together. Cameroon won the final Layout Azmera Berhane that night. My grandfather was AAzmerazmera BerhaneBerhane During their stay, the the only one supporting them, AidaSaraSara JoharAlem delegations had the chance to visit football stadiums and referee ontinued on page 5 and coaching facilities. They c Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vol 25 . No 81 3

Gherset Agro-Project: Making Significant Contributions to Food Security

Habtom Tesfamichel been successful pilot projects to for example, the Corporation has produce wheat and teff. According provided milk and dairy products at Agriculture is the main economic to Mr. Haylzghi, “although various reasonable prices to local residents. activity in Eritrea and it employs kinds of crops can be produced in The Gherset project has also created over 70% of the workforce. The Gherset and the other farms, we are employment opportunities for over majority of people in the country currently focusing on certain fruits 4,000 local residents. Notably, engage in crop production and and vegetables. We are driven by some of these residents returned to livestock herding. Most farmers the needs of the nation. For now, Eritrea after having lived or spent depend on rainfall. This can pose we cannot produce all kinds of time in Sudan. a problem since rainfall is variable products at one time.” Recently, and unevenly distributed across the Gherset project has expanded to The Corporation works closely time and place. One of Eritrea’s accommodate individual farmers. with various national institutions national goals is to guarantee food from across the country. The security. Efforts to achieve this goal Agricultural development cannot Gherset project, as well as other include the introduction of modern be achieved without appropriate agriculture-related projects, are equipment and technology, various attention given to markets. The staffed with agricultural specialists irrigation and terracing schemes, Eritrean Crops and Livestock from various national institutions. soil and water conservation, and it’s the Gash Barka region. Due Crops and Livestock Corporation Corporation aims to stabilize reducing dependence on rainfall. to its geographical size and agro- works in regionally divided the market price of different In order to increase production, Eritrea’s national food security ecological advantages, the Gash agricultural development zones. agricultural products. In the Gherset the Gherset farm is equipped with policy stresses the advancement of Barka region in western Eritrea is The Southwestern Agricultural project, there are approximately horticulture and animal science agricultural practices with modern the breadbasket of the nation. In Development zone is one of the 13,000 sheep, 800 cows, and 200 specialists. These specialists technology to produce surplus. The order to avert drought and expand regional agricultural development camels. The Corporation has had are graduates of Hamelmalo policy encompasses all sectors and farming, the GSE has constructed zones administered by the a significant impact on stabilizing Agricultural College. Mr. Meron reflects the country’s motto of self- strategic dams along major river corporation. This zone incorporates market prices. Fresh products are Russom, a veterinarian currently reliance. basins and potential catchments the sub-zones of Goluj, Haikota, available to most regions of the working on the Gherset farm, such as Gerset, Bademit, Fanco explained how the specialists are, Eritrea’s macro-policy Rawi, Fanco Tsmue, Kerkebet, and “carefully observing the animals’ framework is the platform for other small water reservoirs. These feeding and health conditions. If country’s socio-economic growth provide much-needed water for the the animals are treated properly, and development. Agriculture, region. they are highly productive.” He food security, and socio-economic went on to add, “Here in the field, growth are interrelated and Irrigation-based agriculture we have been able to apply what reinforce each other in the process has increased output and led to we learned. We have broadened of overall development. The a surplus in cereals, vegetables, our understanding and deepened Government of the State of Eritrea fruits, and livestock. In Gash our knowledge”. (GSE) has committed itself to Barka, over 160 dams, micro- achieving food security in the near dams, water catchments, and Ms. Shewit Ghebruhiwet, future. To address food insecurity, diversion schemes have been who graduated from Hamelmalo the GSE has implemented a number constructed. Additionally, over Agricultural College with a of agricultural, health, education, 100,000 hectares of land have been degree in horticulture, explained, fisheries, and other projects and cultivated through irrigation, splash and Tesennei. In these farms, there country throughout the year. The “Previously, seedlings were programs. The GSE’s focus is on irrigation, and drip irrigation. are large and small agro-projects.” Corporation also supplies meat imported from Sudan. Now, enhancing productive resources to to different ministries on national however, we have established increase production and achieve Agro-industries have been The largest farms are Gherset, holidays and various other special our own nursery area. We also food self-sufficiency. This avoids erected, including the Banatom Fanco Tsimue (Fesco), Adi Omer, occasions. provide seedlings for the other dependency on food imports and Factory in Alebu, which processes and Aligider. Some of these farms. We have been quite domestic market distortions by locally produced tomatoes and were developed earlier and are One of the Corporation’s main successful. Moreover, it reduces subsidized food aid. Improving bananas. Importantly, this adds continuing to operate, while others aims is to ensure that local residents agricultural production in Eritrea value to the products. Aligider, are currently in development. The are the main beneficiaries of the will help in the achievement of Gherset, the two Fancos, Badimit, projects that are in the preparation projects. In the Adi Omer project, continued on page 5 various national developmental and Alemayet also are home to phase include Fanco Rawi, Wedi goals, including ensuring food important agro-industry activities. Leges, and Bademit. security, reducing poverty, Remarkably, these dams have a improving people’s livelihoods, capacity of over 300 million cubic For the Gherset project, more and raising standards of living. meters of water. than 10,000 hectares of land has been cultivated. Produce In order to implement policies, To promote sustainable includes lemons, mangos, dates, Eritrea has been divided into three development, the Eritrean Crops oranges, and various vegetables. development regions: central and Livestock Corporation has The project also features a cattle, highlands, eastern lowlands, and taken over several agro-industry sheep, and goat farms. Apart from western lowlands. Various projects projects. Mr. Haylzghi Habte, irrigation-based agriculture, the are underway in each of these manager of agricultural projects Gherset project also produces regions. If there is one location that in the Southwestern Gash Barka crops such as sesame, sorghum, exemplifies agro-industry in Eritrea, region, says that “the Eritrean maize, and millet. There have also Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vol 25 . No 81 4

Sawa: The Platform for Youth Development and Empowerment

Simon Weldemichael In Eritrea, the major cities, 200,000 students have enrolled in including Asmara, are legacies of Warsay Yikealo Secondary School. I am writing this article on in the the Italian colonial period. Sawa, on The members of the 32nd round early morning, well before the sun the other hand, was developed after come from 104 secondary schools will rise. The birds are beginning to independence. Moreover, it is the from across Eritrea. Students are sing their beautiful songs. They are only city that was constructed purely organized into 200 classes. Hundreds perched on the lemon trees which by Eritrean ideas and labor to serve of instructors are assigned to teach dot the landscape in Sawa. Every Eritrean interests. Sawa is filled with various courses. Two large libraries day, Sawa is warmed by the national an array of modern infrastructure: an are available for students and song of Eritrea which is passionately airport, water and sewage system, teachers. Outside of regular school sung by the institution’s thousands electricity, carefully designed streets, hours, a peer education program has of students. Unlike the cities and health facilities, shops, recreation been organized. It is located within villages across Eritrea, where days facilities, hotel, communication and students’ residences. The 32nd round are welcomed by church bells or transportation services, schools, and – also now known as the “Peace calls from the muezzin, in Sawa more. Round” – is now preparing for the every day begins with a rendition national matriculation exam. of the national anthem. Sanitation is important to the proper functioning of a city. Asmara’s Importantly, various Young students need a lot of In Sawa, everyone is ambitious. work together toward a common cleanliness is part of what make it extracurricular activities, including support. Although one can provide Ambition drives everyone to be their vision. It’s a way of doing things one of the most beautiful cities in sports competitions, cultural events, them with educational and other best and it keeps them in motion. that directs individual efforts toward Africa. In terms of sanitation, Sawa and seminars by guest speakers are materials, there are certain things Without ambition, one starts nothing. larger group or organizational goals. is the only city that compares to offered to students. Notably, during students require that cannot be Without work, one accomplishes Teamwork, along with commitment, Asmara. In Sawa, much attention is the past three months, seminars on a bought or easily provided. It is nothing. Thinking and aiming big allows enabled young students to paid to sanitation. In fact, it is rare number of different topics have been in this context that Sawa is so are said to be important to achieving achieve great accomplishments. to find litter on the ground. Sawa is given by Memhr Kelit Ghirmay, important. It instills in youth anything worthwhile. For the leaders of tomorrow, checked and cleaned in the morning General Filipos Weldeyohannes, important principles and values, teamwork, leadership, empathy, and and in the evening, helping to ensure Chief of Staff of the Eritrean such as humility, hard work, Today, many societies are marked responsibility are a must. Learning it is spotless and orderly. Defense Force, Brigadier General honesty, tolerance, selflessness, by violence, greed, theft, addiction, and mastering these skills are crucial Abraha Kassa, the head of national cooperation, and perseverance. terrorism, and other negative things. to succeeding in a competitive The organization and discipline security, Saleh Ahmedin, Chairman In many places, youth lack discipline world. that are a feature of Sawa are rare in of NUEYS, Fozia Hashim, the Sawa is a unique place where and morals. They do not obey rules other parts of Eritrea. Every single Minister of Justice, Luul Gebreab, ambition, patriotism, and loyalty and they disrespect their culture and Currently, Sawa is filled with the minute matters and students quickly the Minister of Labour and Social are infused into young Eritreans. history. It is common to hear how students of the 32nd round. Every come to realize the importance and Welfare, and Mr. Mussa Naib. My own observations of Sawa, both young generations have become round of students that enrolls value of organization, discipline, These diverse activities help to as a young student and teacher, is self-centered and focus on serving in Sawa leaves its own unique and time management. The schedule provide a well-rounded educational that the lessons it provides cannot their interests. Sawa seeks to combat footprint. Most of the infrastructure is challenging and structured, with experience for students and also be learned at other places. The these harmful trends by teaching our in Sawa was built by the students. block of time set aside for classes, increase morale. hearts, minds, and souls of tens youth about their history and culture, Some rounds cleared areas, others studying, physical exercise, cleaning of thousands of young people as well as instilling youth with put in place foundations, some and sanitation, eating, washing, Sawa is much more than a school. become united by a common important values and principles. gathered and prepared materials, playing, rest, and relaxation. In my It is where Eritrean youth are become cause. I regularly witness and feel while others erected and finalized the humble opinion, elements of this responsible citizens. It moulds the cohesion and unity, which can In Sawa, everyone quickly learns structures. The dozens of residence approach would have great benefits bodies and minds. It builds on our sometimes be difficult to adequately their duties and begins to carry them blocks, the roads, the classrooms for other parts of our country. past and provides our youth with the express in words. out with extraordinary commitment and workshops, the water pipes and tools to build the future. People go and determination. During the electrical lines, and the large stages According to official records, into Sawa as young individuals, but Sawa and national service are the armed struggle, commitment and used for seminars and graduation female enrolment in Sawa has they come out as strong, disciplined, lifeblood of our nation. They protect determination were what transformed were all built by Eritrea’s youth. gradually increased. In the current skilled citizens. Students in Sawa are our independence and sovereignty. the dream of independence into Members of every round have proved academic year, about 51% of the the future of Eritrea. The young men They keep us safe from external reality. In Sawa, teamwork, wefera, themselves as agents of change. In 14,000 enrolled students are female. and women who have learned and threats. And they are fundamental or maetot are common. As well, many this case, change is understood as the During the opening ceremony of the trained in Sawa are our country’s to creating a cohesive national group activities are accompanied by process of shifting attitudes, values, 2018/2019 academic year, the director leaders of tomorrow. Our feature identity and rebuilding the country. motivational songs, referred to as and behaviors to address existing of the school, Memhr Kelit Ghirmay, is bright and it is in their strong, Sawa is often misrepresented as a moral. Teamwork is the ability to problems in a positive way. stated that over the years, more than capable hands. simple military training camp. In fact, it is an educational institution that prepares our youth to take control of the future and fulfill their great responsibilities.

Currently, Warsay Yikealo Secondary School is home to about 14,000 students. They are completing the 12th grade and preparing to take the national matriculation exam. As well, the Center for Vocational Training hosts another 2,000 students distributed between 15 different departments. President Isaias Afewerki once stated that “Sawa represents and personalizes the continuation of the nation-building process that commenced during the liberation struggle. Sawa is the reincarnation and continuation of nation-building and is by no means a strange phenomenon in our history.” Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vol 25 . No 81 5 LOCAL NEWS Gherset Agro-Project: . . .

is great potential to expand the Seminar on prevention continued from page 3 Gherset project in the near future. In fact, the Corporation is currently of communicable diseases the unnecessary effort and hard working to increase the area of currency spending to import”. cultivable farmland to between 15,000 to 20,000 hectares. The Ministry of Health branch in Gash Barka region called on students and youth to enhance awareness of Additionally, Mr. Haylzghi noted, communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS. The call was made during a seminar conducted in Gogne. “Our current level of production Eritrea is working to achieve should not be overlooked. What sustainable development and food In a meeting conducted with the students and teachers of Gogne Boarding School, Mr. Gebremeskel Weldeabzgi, is encouraging is that we are security. A key part of the country’s the head of the communicable diseases control unit in the sub-zone, gave a briefing on the causes and consequences of only scratching the surface of strategy is the development of agro- HIV/AIDS. He also outlined the important role of the community, particularly youths, in preventing and controlling the our potential. We are laying the based industries. Additionally, disease. foundation for an intensive farming the Eritrean Crops and Livestock system, but we are yet to reach the Corporation has made significant The head of promotion and information, Mr. Sultan Hagos, stated that due to various public awareness campaigns in desired level of production.” contributions. Irrigation-based the sub-zone, considerable progress has been made in preventing and controlling communicable diseases in the region. agricultural activities have helped The Gash Barka region is increase production and contributed Mr. Abubakar Mohamed Idris, representing the administrator of Gogne sub-zone, and Mr. Kibrom Asmerom, director blessed with rich, fertile lands to the surplus in cereal crops, of Gogne Boarding School, spoke about the significance of awareness and understanding in ensuring individual and that are suitable for agricultural vegetables, fruits, and livestock. community health. They also expressed their readiness to support youth and students in protecting themselves from activities. The region is Eritrea’s Dams, micro-dams, and water communicable diseases. breadbasket and agro-industry diversion schemes have also been hub. The Gherset farm site relies very valuable. Moving forward, on different types of irrigation, the integration of the private sector including canal, drip, and splash. into activities can also prove Youth express their resolve to support national development It should also be noted that there beneficial.

In its third congress meeting, conducted on 29 November, the Youth Workers Organization in Hagaz sub-zone expressed its resolve to play support national development programs.

At the congress, a report on the organization’s social, economic, and political activities over the past three years was presented. Indicating that the organization is exerting strong efforts to support train and develop youth, Mr. Azazi Bereketeab, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the Anseba region, called on those in attendance to take advantage of the opportunities that are being provided to them.

Also speaking at the meeting, Ms. Amina Haj, administrator of the Hagaz sub-zone, described how strengthening the skills and the organizational capacity of youth are vital to development. She went on to express commitment of the sub- zonal administration to support youth in all their endeavors.

The meeting was capped by elections for a new executive committee. Those elected will serve two-year terms. The People’s . . . Cup against all odds. According stay in police stations or with their football. It is a bit concerning that all sectors – political, economic, continued from page 5 to several sources, Embasoira, relative for security reasons. our interest and focus is directed social, and cultural. who were Hamassien’s close Against all odds, even before to football from thousands of the rest of us went to bed feeling rivals, had to win their game and the coming of the Derg regime, miles away, rather than that in Of course, the Eritrean gloomy. hope Hamassien wouldn’t win Eritrea’s players thrived and our backyard. National Football Federation has theirs by as much as six goals. they formed the backbone of the been working hard to revitalize There is a strong commonality Miraculously, Hamassien did Ethiopian national team that won Nowadays, when the highly football by establishing football among all fans in Eritrea. In this just that, scoring six goals in the the African Cup of Nations in anticipated weekend arrives, academies, participating in as sense, football unites rather than second half to win their game. 1962. To this day, images of those cinemas and pubs are filled with many football competitions as divides. The specific social and In the aftermath, fans from both games are deeply entrenched fans. The atmosphere makes it possible in order to promote cultural role that football plays teams confronted each other in in the minds of our parents and feel as if you are at Old Trafford, young talent, and structuring the in any given country, however, is the streets. grandparents. Memories of past halfway across the world, national league in a way that can heavily influenced by historical successes have helped establish a watching Manchester United take yield positive results. This was factors. These include whether a Eritrea’s liberation fighters, sense of togetherness within the on Arsenal or at the Nou Camp in reiterated by President of the major side or national team has having witnessed the harmful Eritrean football community. Barcelona, watching as the hosts Eritrean Football Federation, Mr. won an important tournament at a outcome of the game, began to take on Real Madrid. Even though Isaias, during his meeting with decisive time in the past or whether distribute flyers around Asmara Over the years, football culture in environments such as this fans the CAF president. the sport was traditionally played alerting people to the plans of in Eritrea has grown and spread. may feel a part of something by the upper or lower classes. the ruling regime. As a result, I remember supporting the likes greater than the self and develop The recent visit by CAF and Looking back across history, many players of that era joined of Adulis, where Yidnekachew feelings of camaraderie with neighboring football federations colonialism affected football in the armed struggle, while others Shimangus was a star striker, and others in their community, we to Eritrea provides a unique Eritrea as much as it did other went abroad. despising teams like Keih Bahri desperately need to find a way to opportunity for officials to share dimensions of Eritrean life. and Asmara Birra. In the 1960’s, develop similar levels of support different experiences and ideas. During that time, the colonizers The coming of the Derg regime players like Ahmed Abdella, and encouragement for our local This will help develop and used the names of teams to saw intimidation and harassment Pache, Itallo, Vasalo, Kiflom teams. improve football in the region. instigate internal conflicts among within football reach a boiling Araya, Tesfagabig (Shehay) and As an unapologetic football Eritreans and Ethiopians. For point. Asmara Stadium became teams like Hamassien – whose As a country located in a region maniac, I am highly excited to example, consider an incident a battleground between local team jersey resembled that of FC that has a bright future ahead of see the countries of the region that took place in 1974, when teams and teams representing the Barcelona’s – were famous. But it, we need to take advantage of collaborate in all aspects of the Hamassien defeated Electric army or police. Most of the time, now we are all, including myself, peace and normalcy to push ahead game to promote the development of Shewa to win the National Eritrean players were forced to avid supporters of European with our development plans in of football. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vol 25 . No 81 6

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.. Carry out initial examination. ..Place of Work: Bisha. .. Decide on action required after examination. .. Salary: As per Company salary scale. .. Type of contract Indefinite Preparation of Physiotherapy Equipment and supplies .. Preparing equipment and supplies for patients as Additional requirement for Nationals: required. .. Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation .. Check equipment on a daily basis. and provide evidence of release paper from the Ministry of Defense. .. Scrubbing of work station on daily basis. .. Present clearance paper from current/last employer. Administer relevant physiotherapy treatment .. Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work .. Based on diagnosis, start with relevant physiotherapy experience credentials, a copy of your National Identity treatment. Card etc.). .. Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as .. Explain what “self-treatment” and exercises the potential candidates for an interview. patient needs to do. .. Application documents will not be returned to sender. .. Explain what the patient needs to avoid preventing .. All applications should be sent through the post aggravating the current symptom. office. .. Recommend relevant medication/creams/etc. that the .. Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of patient may require publication in the Newspaper. Report Writing Address: Please mail your applications to; .. Compile weekly reports for Supervisor and .. Bisha Mining Share Company, Superintendent .. P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea .. Complete other reports as requested Note to Non - Eritrean applicants: Qualifications .. Please send a copy of your application to .. Aliens Employment Permit Affairs, .. Diploma in Physiotherapy .. P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vol 25 . No 81 7

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Employees of Bisha Mining Share Company are invited to apply for environments. • the Following position. Must be able to work at Heights Qualifications 1. Position: Crane and Forklift Operator Department – Engineering Process Plant Grade 12 for locals (Technical School) Number required - One (01) Technical College Mechanical/Rigging / Cranes Diploma Contract Type - Indefinite Knowledge and Experience PRIMARY PURPOSE 5+ years relevant experience in Forklift and Cranes • Participate the department, who carry out “rigging/cranes/ forklift” work on Process Plant equipment on the Mine. Perform B e h a v i o r a l Technical Skills. skills regular Safety inspections, plan work ahead of schedule and control budget. Identify and order relevant parts required for repairs in the Good eye sight and Attention to detail Communication store system. Write standard operating procedures where necessary (English) for high risk work. Analytical skill and Understanding to load chart Assertiveness TASK DESCRIPTION EXPANDED TO CORE PERFORMANCE and Interpersonal Relations AREAS Planning Problem Solving skill and Supervisory experience Integrity and • Responsible for forecasting and planning of rigging/forklift/ Prioritizing skills crane operating. & multi-skilling • Makes use of “Planned Maintenance Schedule”(Planned Task Minimum 3rd grade driving license Ability to work Document Observation) towards strict • Tracks the use of maintenance and repair parts and orders deadlines accordingly. Implementation of the Plan Driving vehicle or truck experience High level of • Identify the highest priority for each week and focus on accuracy and Self-motivation completing relevant tasks. • Ensures good housekeeping. • Ensure safety requirements are fulfilled at the work place, ..Place of Work: Bisha. including leading Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper ..Salary: As per Company salary scale. use of the appropriate PPE. Report any safety issues/incidents. • Comply with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, Additional requirement for Nationals: environmental or other rules and standards as directed. Identifies any ..Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide hazards in the work place. evidence of release paper from the Ministry of Defense. • Reads Load-out charts on Mobile Cranes. ..Present clearance paper from current/last employer. • Operates cranes according to operating instructions and safety ..Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience requirements. credentials, a copy of your National Identity Card etc.). • Carries out basic slinging and rigging. ..Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential • Carries out pre-start checks on cranes. candidates for an interview. • Identifies ground stability for setting up cranes. ..Application documents will not be returned to sender. • Follows instructions regarding “Lead Charts and Lift Plans”. ..All applications should be sent through the post office. • Maintains equipment; parts and supply stocks by carrying out ..Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in regular stock takes and ordering replacements as required. the Newspaper. Reporting • Gives feedback for daily progress reports for the department. ..Address: Please mail your applications to; (Action Tracker). Bisha Mining Share Company, Unique Requirements / Other Information P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea • Candidate must be physically medically fit. • Candidate must be qualified as Crane Operator ..Note to Non - Eritrean applicants: • As minimum from prior institution Please send a copy of your application to • Must be able to work outside exposed to Heat, wind and dusty Aliens Employment permit Affairs, P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 8, 2018 Vol 25 . No 81 8

“I would like to bring my children here to Eritrea so the next visit will be a

Billion Temesghenfamily visit”italian Italian deputy minister Deputy for foreign Minister affairs, emanuela of d elForeign re: Affairs.

After the recent visit to of Italian Prime Minister Conte to Eritrea, Italian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emanuela Del Re, arrived in Asmara this week leading a large delegation that included several enterpreures. On Wednesday morning, she met and held extensive talks with President Isaias Afwerki. Q&A caught Del Re soon after her two hours-long meeting with the President. This is what the Minister had to say:

most importantly, it is a country something that needs to be assed to Asmara from Italy ready to educational system to be a ready to be an important country and understood very carefully. explore the market and see what partner in raising their children. in the world. I started my trip to Because, in Eritrea, the potential can be done. These investors I think this is a fantastic sign of the Horn of Africa from Eritrea is there but, once again, there is are of different sectors. I would amity. On the other hand, this is as I believe Eritrea is number one the need of technical teams to like to mention those of fisheries an opportunity, for us Italians, and we really need to focus on it, discuss potential projects; how because I convinced them to to grow to learn. My wish is for especially, within the framework to develop them as well as to come. There also more investors both the peoples of Eritrea and of the long standing friendship discuss investment. It is still work of several specialties because, Italy to grow together. I think that that exists between the peoples of in progress; but most importantly, really, this is something that the together we can do a lot. Italy and Eritrea. it is a process that has already Italians believe is very important started. and you can be sure that we have Deputy Minister, any final You might have learned that all the will to partner-up with notes? core policies of the Eritrean What would be, in your Eritrea. My visit, in particular, government evolve around opinion, the next step the two attests that this is true. I would like to bring my Thank you for your time visions of nation building that countries might need to do to children here to Eritrea. Because, Deputy Minister. What is the include, for example, the set-up advance bilateral cooperation? Putting in consideration the I think they will be delighted to impression of Eritrea? of viable infrastructure. On what historic ties between the two make Eritrean friends. They are terms can the two countries work Italian Prime Minister Conte peoples, what are your wishes citizens of the world and I think Eritrea is a fantastic country. towards common understanding was here two months ago, and for them? that missing on the opportunity I have to say, I was very excited and undertakings for mutual here I am today also to start an to learn from the Eritreans, their before coming and I am more benefits? operational project. The first Yesterday, after visiting the history, their fantastic resources excited now that I have seen it. steps have to be about exchanging Italian School in Asmara, I and great opportunities is Although, I am here for a short Infrastructure is a very technical teams as well as realized that Eritreans are a something I don’t want to deprive time I think that the charm of important aspect of development bringing investors. In fact today population who have confidence them of. So, next visit will be a the country and the warmth of of a country and obviously it is many entrepreneurs have arrived in and allowed the Italian family visit. its people comes straight to the hearts of the people who visit this country. That is why so many people, from around the world and especially Europe, particularly Italy, are attracted to this country.

You had a rather long discussion with Eritrea President Isaias Afwerki. Could you tell us about the points you talked about?

Above all, I was honored to have this discussion with the Eritrean President and I can say that this is huge opportunity for Italy and Eritrea. We had intensive talks discussing the future of Eritrea in terms of entrepreneurship, investments and projects to revive several economic sectors as well as the development of human resources that I think are very important to the President of Eritrea as well as to Italy because I am convinced that if Eritrea grows we will also grow. Eritrea is part of the global world and