Vol. 25 No. 91 Saturday, January 12, 2019 Pages 8, Price 2.00 NFA news brief Election of area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators Elections of area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators were recently conducted in 14 administrative areas of Shambuko sub-zone and 10 administrative areas of Dige sub-zone.

In a speech he delivered during the election to assign new area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators, Mr. Kahsay Asrat, administrator of the Shambuko sub-zone, called on the public to support and encourage the newly-elected officials.

th Mr. Humed Ali, administrator of Dige sub-zone, stated that 10 area Southern region: 18 regular administrators and 10 managing directors, as well as 80 village coordinators, assembly meeting were elected in the recent elections. The newly-elected expressed their readiness to diligently and fairly serve The Southern region regional prosperity, Mr. Weldai called on Mr. Efrem Gebrekrstos, Governor local residents. assembly held its 18th regular meeting citizens to reinforce their participation of the Southern region, called for on 9 January in Mendefera. in developmental efforts and to take strengthening contributions for the advantage of opportunities provided implementation of the development Seminar on law in Nakfa Speaking at the meeting, Mr. to them. programs and encouraged members The office of police in Nakfa sub-zone organized a seminar for students Weldai Ghebre, chairman of the of the regional assembly to play a in the sub-zone to help increase youth understanding of law and encourage regional assembly, said that the At the meeting, heads of line leading role. youth participation in preventing crime. new era of peace in the region calls ministries and departments in the for every citizen to work hard for regional office presented reports The meeting also adopted a raft At the seminar, in which students from Wina Boarding and Technical national development. on activities implemented and of recommendations and resolutions School took part, Lieutenant Habtom Mengisteab, Commander of the Nakfa challenges faced in 2018. The related to various issues, including Police Station, gave a briefing on crime, its control, the law, and culture. Indicating that peace is the programs planned for 2019 were strengthening community-based foundation of development and also presented. environmental sanitation activities, Indicating that youth that do not adhere to the society’s norms, values, the introduction of smokeless and laws cannot ensure the society’s future, Lieutenant Habtom called on ovens, the construction of waiting youth to avoid harmful addictions and take advantage of the opportunities Eritrean Police conduct annual rooms for pregnant women at health available. facilities, increasing students’ school activity assessment meeting enrolment, and reinforcing water and Mr. Gebremedhin Tsehaye, head of crime prevention, stated that not soil conservation activities, among knowing the law cannot excuse one from being held accountable for their others. actions. He also called on youth to take to attentively follow the seminars that have been organized. Eritrean nationals in Israel pledge to support families of martyrs

Eritrean nationals residing in their pledge in 2018, 100 newly- reinforce their contributions for Eritrean Police held an annual number of topics were presented, Israel have pledged to support joined members contributed $US the successful implementation of activity assessment meeting on 10 including on the activities of traffic families of martyrs in 2019. The 720 each to support of families national development endeavors January at Selam Hall, located on police; criminal investigations; pledge came during a meeting of martyrs. The Ministry of Labor and to support the families of the premises of the Eritrean Police control of natural calamities; organized by “Mahber Fnot and Social Welfare has now sent martyrs, the participants at the Headquarters. promotion and information; Semaetat”, which is a group the nationals information about the meeting indicated that they relations between police and the comprised of living in families that they will support this will strengthen their group’s Speaking at the event, Colonel public; lost and found money Israel. year. organizational capacity and their Mehari Tsegai, Commander and property; police response According to reports, following Expressing their readiness to bonds with the homeland. of the Eritrean Police, said to emergency calls; integration that despite various challenges between police and prosecutors, and shortcomings, ’s courts, and other public institutions; police officers have provided control of underage alcohol commendable services and helped consumption; and other issues. ensure peace and security for citizens. Participants at the meeting conducted extensive discussions Indicating that the opening of on topics raised in the reports and the border with has some adopted various recommendations. challenges, even with all of its benefits, Colonel Mehari said that At the event, prizes were many efforts are being made in presented to police officers who cooperation with the public. had performed admirably and other individuals who cooperated At the meeting, reports on a in preventing crimes. 2 Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vol. 25 No. 91 2

Keren: Home of Art Deco Buildings (Part I)

Kesete Gebrehiwet Keren (Comeceriatio Keren) was the lower part has residential houses as stores for commercial head office for the then-mayor of and also serves as a center of various items. During the reign of Eritrea is a country of art Deco Keren. This building served as an commercial activities. Emperor Haile Selassie, the buildings. Even though administration center for the Western building sold to a wealthy is notable for its historic and province during the British colonial Built in 1920, Senhit Hotel family from Keren. “Da’qot (Albergo Vitorio) was where Italian Family” In 1975, during the soldiers went to dine. Currently, the rule of the Derg regime, the building is a bar and hotel. Similarly, building was utilized as a Albergo Sicilia, established in 1938, central office for various is a pension (similar to a “bed and government institutions. breakfast” or “hostel”). Since independence, the front part of the building has Keren Hotel (Enda Baskuzi) been used by the Housing is a two-story building established and Commercial Bank, while in 1958. Constructed as a hotel, the back of the building it still serves as such. Today, it is complex is being used by administered by the Ministry of Al-Nasr Football Club. Tourism. Villa Mussa Bekit Administration of Keren City Situated in front of the Keren beautiful buildings which have been period and as an administrative Casa Degli Majri was a Hospital, the Office of the Ministry and restaurant, as well as the Office recognized by UNESCO, cities like of Education, Keren Branch was of Transportation Service, Anseba Massawa, Keren, and Akordet also built in 1935. Originally, it was a region. have amazing and beautiful historic school for Italians. In 1977, the architecture. In particular, many of school became an office for the Abi Mesgid (Big Mosque) the buildings in Keren are striking Ministry of Education, Senhit was built by the Italians in 1986. in their beauty. A quick overview of province. Currently, the building Located in the center of the city, some of Keren’s historic buildings serves as the headquarters of this mosque is now the biggest in and architecture suggests that the the Office of the Ministry of Keren. city is blessed with many special Education, Keren Branch. sites, which could even be tourist Beilul Restaturant and Awet attractions. Keren’s historic Villa Mussa Bekit was built in Hotel were constructed in the years buildings and infrastructure include 1920 as a residential house for the between 1920 and 1930. While religious buildings, administrative Keren Bus Station (Former Railway Station mayor of Keren during that time. Beilul Restaurant was originally offices, restaurants, cafes, and Today, the building serves as a a residential house for an Italian residential houses. I recently office for the then-Senhit province residential place for police military hospital. man, Awet Hotel was constructed explored Keren’s rich architecture. during the Federation with Ethiopia. as a hotel, bar, and restaurant. I am happy to be able to share what After independence, this building Throughout the Italian colonial I found. first served as the administration for era, it served the same purpose. the Anseba region, before becoming Later, during the period of British Built between 1906 and 1916, the administrative office for Keren, rule, it became club for teachers. during the middle of the Italian which it remains. Today, the hotel is owned by a clan colonial era, the Administration of known as “Enda Haj Mussa”. It Office of the Ministry of is located in downtown of Keren, Tourism, Anseba Branch (Cinema between the Keren Hotel and the Empero, Casa degli Fasho), was Pasta Factory. built between 1916 and 1920. As its name indicated, this building Most of Keren’s old and beautiful was a residence for the Fascists. buildings are rich in history. Despite Riva Palace Published Every During the Italian colonial period, the many years that have passed Published Every since their original construction, SaturdayPublished & Wednesday Every the building complex served as commanders during the Italian Keren’s current Bus Station, Wednesday & Saturday both a recreational center and as an period. Subsequently, during the “Ferovia” was built in the period their beauty is still clearly apparent. Saturday & Wednesday administrative office. Later, during rule of the Derg regime, it served between 1918 and 1922. It was a Ultimately, the buildings serve as a testament of Eritrea’s vast Acting Editor the period of British administration as headquarters for intelligence railway station until 1970 and was Acting Editor and until independence, the building services. The underground rooms later changed to a hotel. As of 2005, architectural splendor and long, Amanuel Mesfun Amanuel Mesfun was a cinema and an administration of the building were used to the building has been used as a bar eventful history. [email protected] Mesfun [email protected] office. Currently, it is a cinema imprison and execute “criminals”. and the Office of the Ministry of One of the oldest complexes built P.O.Box: 247 P.O.Box: 247 Tourism, Anseba Branch. in the Anseba region, for many the Tel: 11-41-14 Tel: 11-41-14 building is also the most beautiful. Fax: 12-77-49 Fax: 12-77-49 Palazo Riva (Riva Palace) was Since independence, the building E-mail: E-mail: constructed in 1938. This building is has served as a residential complex. profile@[email protected] zena.gov.er [email protected] situated at the very center of Keren. Advertisement: 12-50-13 Advertisement: 12-50-13 The upper part of the palace used Located in front of Cinema Empero to serve as a recreational center for Keren, Housing and Commercial Layout Layout the Italians, while the ground floor Bank was established in 1916. It AAzmerazmera BerhaneBerhane was a bar. Part of this building was has a conference hall that was used AidaSaraSara JoharAlem a hotel, restaurant, and a bar during as a cinema and recreation center the British period. The upper part prior to the construction of Cinema of this place is now a hotel, while Empero. Some rooms were also used Casa Degli Majri Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vol. 25 No. 91 3

Views and Musings

Dr. Fikrejesus Amahazion refused to consider alternative perspectives or differing opinions, Generally, views are understood many of which were shared by locals as a particular way of considering across the region. Over the years, as or regarding something, while many local voices were ignored and musings basically refer to a period of differing perspectives dismissed, reflection and thought. Accordingly, it has become quite apparent that “Views and Musings” is all about only the views and perspectives of sharing various thoughts or Western mainstream analysts and comments on recent events or topics journalists – with their “commitment” related to Eritrea, the surrounding to truth-telling, integrity, objectivity, region, and the world. and honesty – were to be treated as undisputable fact and truth and 1. Important points raised in the disseminated all over the world. recent article, “Black Swan in the Horn of Africa” Finally, as I read the article and attempted to compare and If you have not done so, I highly contrast the Horn of Africa’s recent recommend that you take some time developments and current realities to read Sophia Tesfamariam’s article, with the mainstream media’s Although long distance running, Today, Eritrea has come to be and their numerous achievements. “Black Swan in the Horn of Africa”, longtime portrayals and coverage, football, and volleyball are enjoyed widely recognized as Africa’s I genuinely hope that the year 2019 which was published in the last I could not help but recall an by many, the popularity of cycling superpower, bar none. and beyond are all about “onwards edition of Eritrea Profile. The article especially memorable quote about cannot be matched. Eritrea has a Recent comments by Douglas and upwards” for Eritrean cycling. basically explores the mainstream the press and media by the iconic long, proud cycling history. A number Ryder, manager of the Africa-based The country’s athletes, both male media’s poor coverage of Eritrea, Black revolutionary leader Malcolm of different historical documents Dimension Data cycling team that and female, are so talented and Ethiopia, and the surrounding X. In an address he made during a suggest that bicycles were first has helped propel Africans into we should all continue to support region. For the most part, I found it visit to the Oxford Union in the widely used in the country during the the top international races, attest and encourage them. Over the past to be a well-written, well-organized, 1960s, Malcolm X powerfully stated early years of Italian colonization. to Eritrea’s great cycling prowess. several years, Eritrea’s cycling and well-detailed article. It offers a that “the powers that be use the press In fact, some local administrations Specifically, in an article published scene has seemed like a conveyor number of thought-provoking points, to give the devil an angelic image made legal proclamations and passed last week by the Globe and Mail, belt in a factory, producing one presents an overall compelling and give the image of the devil to guidelines that stipulated where and Ryder states that, “Eritrea is young, exciting cycling talent after argument and raises some important the one who’s really angelic…[or] when residents could ride bicycles producing the best riders at the another. issues. they’ll take a person who is a victim within cities. Prior to independence, moment and the most consistent of the crime and make it appear he’s Eritrean cyclists participated in performers across the African However, although Eritrea’s One of the most interesting points the criminal, and they’ll take the regional and international cycling continent. The sport is growing cycling results and successes – discussed within the article (and criminal and make it appear that he’s competitions, even attending the phenomenally there. Eritrea is the most recently its highly dominant which other observers have also the victim of the crime.” Olympics (although at that time strongest cycling nation on the performance at the inaugural discussed) is about how wildly they represented Ethiopia, which African continent; they’ve got Africa Cup cycling competition wrong the mainstream media have 2. Dimension Data cycling team had forcibly annexed Eritrea). More absolute talent and they’re getting – demonstrate just how deep the been in their analyses and general manager lauds Eritrea’s great recently, after independence, Eritrean better.” country’s cycling talent is, we understanding of the Horn of Africa. cycling prowess cyclists have participated in and must not become complacent. This is generally along the lines of won many significant competitions Ryder’s statement is a powerful We still have so much more to what I suggested in a separate article With little doubt, cycling is around the world and their exploits one and Eritrean cyclists should conquer and many more successes that I wrote several weeks ago where I the most popular sport in Eritrea. have attracted much attention. be immensely proud of themselves to achieve. Moving forward, I am noted: “as has become so abundantly looking forward to not just to our clear in recent years, months, and participation in large competitions, weeks, the gaps and discrepancies such as the Tour de France and the between fact and fiction, objective Olympics, but podium finishes and reality and airbrushed image, are victories. huge.” According to Sophia’s recent article, “when the recent revelations Thus far, much of Eritrea’s by the new Ethiopian government cycling success has been based about the extent of human rights on the sheer determination, abuse and the large scale corruption strong will, work ethic, and talent which paralyzed the economy of riders. It is exciting to think are juxtaposed with the coverage (although maybe “scary” for the of Ethiopia in the same period, it competition), that as a nation we becomes clear that the Western media are still only scratching the surface had been anything but impartial and of our massive cycling capabilities. factual.” Indeed. With further commitment to professionalism and organization, To add to the important points as well as more investment in raised in Sophia’s article, it is very better facilities, sponsorships, difficult to overlook the fact that so and training programs we can many of the analysts and observers ensure the continued growth and who are now being shown to have development of cycling in our been wide of the mark or clueless in nation and the maximization of our their analyses of the region simply immense cycling potential. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vol. 25 No. 91 4

A traditional guide to controlling pain Natnael Yebio W. the principle. “How did our forefathers extract teeth from a patient before the Once, when I was quite young, I’ll never forget the face of the arrival of the Italians?” I asked the boy playing next to me was man who arrived at the clinic with my grandfather. hit on the head by a big stone. a bloated hand. His eyes emitted He didn’t cry at first. The rule dark rays of ignorance and he “With coarse and primitive was there. But then he ran his walked with misplaced arrogance tools. The ones they used to craft fingers through his hair and felt as he made his way to the health household furniture,” he replied. something wet. Blood! It was then officer. that he began to cry and wail. Most of the time, someone “What’s wrong with your with an infected tooth was held “Shut up, stupid! You are not hand?” inquired the health officer, by two or three able-bodied supposed to cry!” I stated. who had recently promoted from men. A carpenter took out his dresser. tools and after much struggling “Shut up, yourself!” the boy and wrestling would pull out the replied. “I will cry my heart “I was bitten by a snake,” said infected tooth, often along with out!” the man. a part of the gums. The area was then filled with soot scrapped And he continued to cry until “How long ago?” asked the from a ceiling in order to stem the his mother arrived and slugged health officer. He had great flow of blood. him for being a crybaby. experience working with peasants. The carpenter-turned-dentist “If you cry like that again, you would sometimes fall backwards are not my son,” she said. “I will “A week or so ago,” replied the to the ground along with the tooth not tell your father this time, but man. and flesh clinging to pliers. Blood if you do that again, you will live would be dripping everywhere. to regret it.” Recall that the entire The next day, I went to the time, the kid’s head was covered clinic to inquire about the man’s “Thank God!” would sigh the in blood. health. The health officer told me patient at last, relieved of his that he had referred the man to pain. I also recall another incident the hospital. There is no use for a from when I was visiting a village gangrened arm but to amputate it “I have seen people ready to with a relative from England who and thrown away. smash their jaws with a big stone was here for the first time. Once in order to dislodge a painful we got to the village, we all sat “But why?” I asked. tooth, so much were they in pain,” down for coffee. A woman in her my grandfather told me. eighties brewed coffee. She poured “Villagers are like that,” he said. it in small, handless porcelain “They consider an urgent visit to The bad tooth had to go, is a cultural trait of our society. daughters. My sons are now adults... cups. When she handed the hot the clinic as a sign of cowardice. whatever the cost. But in all this, Ask a poor person if the world things could be much worse,” he cup of coffee to my relative, he They prefer to keep their pain to they showed no sign of defeat or God is unjust and they will explained. “I leave everything to was unable to hold stand the heat themselves.” under pain. They kept a straight reply that they have nothing to God.” and dropped it. face. complain about. They’ll explain I have seen people carried to the that God has destined them for He died the following year. Never “Iba (cow dung),” shouted the hospital on a traditional stretcher The other type of pain, the such a life and that someday, during all his suffering did he show lady. The word iba is used in because they refused to see the mental pain, although worse than somehow, whether on Earth or any sign of grief or pain. He died like Tigrignya to denote a combination doctor on time. a toothache is dealt with in the the in the afterlife, God will repay a saint. of clumsiness and weakness. same manner as the first. them for past wrongs. The old lady thought that one There are two kinds of pain: The same goes for relationships. had to suffer in silence and not mental and physical. A common Job of the Holy Bible is the One day I went to visit a A broken-hearted man never cries show it in public. But my friend example of unbearable physical role model of our society in this relative in his forties. He was and never shows that he has been thought otherwise. What is the pain in this country is toothache. respect. Once upon a time, Job, suffering from bone cancer. He defeated by a heartless partner. If use of burning one’s fingers for It makes brave men weep and who feared God and shunned sat at the door of house, warming a man goes to his friends to whine nothing? certified village heroes scurry evil, got what he least expected. himself in the sun. He was the about breaking up with his partner, to the nearest clinic for help. Not only did he lose his children breadwinner in the family and he is simply told to get over his That is why there are so many Nobody can bear the pain of an and property, he was also struck his disease brought, as a local feelings. Men would rather take their people in our country who have infected tooth. Yet, whimpering with an abominable skin disease saying suggest, “cold winds to heartbroken friends to a bar full of never been to a doctor. They or whining is frowned upon by that kept his friends away. Instead the house.” women to drink, rather than listen feel the pain in their stomach or society. It is considered a sign of of complaining, however, Job to a man talk about his painful love liver, but they think that going weakness. accepted his fate with resignation I told him that I felt very sorry stories. to the doctor with a chest or and with unmovable faith. In the and that it was unjust for the kidney compliant is like a child Edde or betki (good for nothing) end, he got all his children and Creator to bring such calamity Can pain be controlled? Yes. running to his mother to tell her are used to label the yellow- property back as a reward for his upon him. Through the mind, by the so-called about a black eye or a bloody bellied. A real man should keep fortitude and faith. mind-over-matter process or through nose sustained in a neighborhood a straight face under pain and “I have lived to be 45 and I have faith. The latter is the easiest, more fight. “Don’t surrender to pain” is hardship. It seems that suffering in silence seen the wedding of one of my meaningful, and durable. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vol. 25 No. 91 5

Finote Awet Temaharai - Skills that Have Received Scant Attention

Abrahaley Habte (The Road to Student Success). should manage their time, use addresses their parents. Part Four exams or academic pursuits. proper note-taking methods, and is a good example of this. One of the things I remember According to information that practice appropriate exam and Seeing that Estifanos had about my high school days in the can be gleaned from the book, memorization techniques. In Estifanos wrote the book based spoken with students that had 1980s is the fierce competition Estifanos Samuel graduated in Part Three, Estifanos discusses on real problems that he observed problems in education, it is among us students. My school, Educational Psychology from the exam anxiety, stress, and failure and had to think over. In the puzzling that he didn’t use their Semienawi Kokob Secondary Eritrea Institute of Technology in and how these affect students’ Preface, he lists problems faced stories as examples in his book. School, accepted only high- Mai Nefhi. His senior research performances. He goes on to by students which prompted him I think that these situations could performing students. Students that paper was titled, “Source and suggest ways of addressing to write the book. Throughout, have served as case studies, failed to score 88% or above in Level of Stress among Eritrean these issues. In regard to college he interprets and analyses the making his arguments more the Grade 8 general examination College Students”, a subject he students, he offers his advice on problems, before offering his compelling and the book much conducted throughout Ethiopia discusses in the book. Although the factors that should be taken research-based advice. In parts, more readable. Readers would (Eritrea was a part of Ethiopia he doesn’t list all the books he into account when selecting a field he quotes studies conducted likely have identified themselves then) were not accepted. I don’t consulted for the book, one can of study. Finally, he discusses elsewhere and presents his advice with the people in his case studies know why such students in see that he has a wide reading of parents’ role in the education of in light of the findings of these and been able to glean more from Asmara were brought under one the topic. One can also see that he children and how a parent can studies. Looking at his subject the book. school administration. Now, I has consulted people as he wrote positively impact their child’s from different angles, Estifanos can see how this decision denied the book, since he includes their performance. presents the “pros” and “cons” I also wish that Estifanos Asmara’s other high schools of experiences in it. One also sees of different actions that students had used his carefully selected the opportunity to encourage that to make the book relevant Different parts of the book may take. This, I think, is one of quotes as part and parcel of the competition among their students. he has provided examples from show that the book is primarily the strengths of the book. main text. Each quote reinforces Eritrea’s elementary, junior, and intended for college students the idea expressed on each page In the school, the students were high school curriculum. and their parents. For example, In some parts, the book reads like in a stimulating and interesting placed into sections according to Estifanos discusses issues such as an inspirational or motivational way. However, the reader is their scores. Students with high The book has four parts: research writing and note-taking book, with Estifanos writing like forced to interrupt their reading scores were assigned to classes psychological readiness; and he also offers his advice to a proponent of positive thinking. and is distracted when they read in which other high-performing educational readiness; educational college students on various issues. He attempts to convince readers quotes at the foot of each page. students were placed. Students problems and how to resolve However, Finote Awet Temaharai that students’ beliefs play an Inadvertently, Estifanos disrupts with average and low scores were them; and the parents’ role in their also has parts that will be useful important role in their successes the flow of information and put in sections with other students children’s education. In Part One, for parents of elementary, middle, or failures. He argues that success frustrates readers’ efforts to make that scored similarly. Such an Estifanos explains that students’ and high school students. He or failure begin in the mind and sense of the material. Had he used arrangement taught us to work goals and their motivation (i.e. makes reference to elementary, are determined by a person’s the quotes as part of the main hard at all times. We felt that their psychological preparation) middle, and high school subjects mindset. A mind not well-tuned to text, including them as supporting if we failed to do so, we would pave the way for their successes. and gives many examples which the psychology of success can in details, such distractions could find ourselves at the bottom of However, he adds that are applicable to these levels. no way succeed, he convincingly have been avoided. our classes – a very humiliating psychological preparation is not Likely sensing that elementary argues. He makes a forceful situation for most students. Due enough. He discusses educational and middle school students may argument for positive thinking, In addition, in three or four to the fierce competition, many preparation, another factor for not have the interest nor the convincing readers that one has to places, Estifanos has included students not only read, but also student success, in Part Two. capacity to read and fully digest win the battle in their mind before tips for readers. These, I believe, learned, the lessons completely. It To succeed, he argues, students the contents of his book, Estifanos they can be successful in their create confusion. Each “tips was as if through repeated reading, page” (located at the end of each their minds had photographed the section) deals with a different notes. subject, such as the human brain, animals, plants, Albert Einstein However, I can’t recall any (the man, not his work), reading teacher guiding us on how habits, and note-taking skills. To to approach our notes, how be honest, they provide interesting to summarize them, and how facts and offer readers a wealth of to understand our notes and fascinating information. However, materials. No teacher ever taught the tips do not contribute to the us reading and study skills, even overall discussion and do not in passing, which could have been add to the conversation. I see no of great benefit for us. It was as relationship to the subject under if the teachers cared little about discussion. how we approached the content, even though this content was what To be honest, Finote Awet they wanted us to understand and Temaharai is an excellent book. remember during exam time. It My regret is that some of the appeared as if it didn’t matter at excellent techniques and ideas are all to them how we went about not taught in our schools. If they studying our lessons. In spite were, our students would have of our teachers’ lack of interest, gained so much more from their however, we developed our lectures and readings. It is high own study skills, some of which time that someone should take Estifanos Samuel discusses in notice and do something about the his book, Finote Awet Temaharai topics that the book discusses. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vol. 25 No. 91 6

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Carpenter Number required 1

Location: Based at Koka Gold Mine ( Site)

Reporting to: Project foreman

Duties: • Providing carpentry service for building and concrete work, maintenance of the company’s project camp. • Repair and maintain all structures through the camp. • Being accountable for the safe commissioning of all equipment. • Work in liaison with the senior mason to develop and implement a rigorous planned maintenance program. • Submit work plan and materials needed and budget cost. • Keep inventory of materials updated and store properly. • To maintain all structures to the company’s operation on site. • Any other work requested by management.

Knowledge & Skills .. Written & Spoken English language Required:

Training & Education Required: .. Minimum Secondary School. .. Completed a carpentry apprenticeship.

Experience Required: .. Minimum of 5 years working with carpentry work. .. Minimum of 5 years mine maintenance experience or similar.

Leadership Experience – • Not required but a preference to demonstrated leadership experience. nature & length of time Physical Requirements: .. To be able to pass a full Doctor’s Physical examination .. An enthusiastic, self-starting attitude towards working with all, based on a foundation of mutual respect for all.

Key Performance .. Willing to undertake tasks requested by management outside the job description should the Indicators: need arise 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 NationalArmy, and present the release paper or registration card issued by National Army. Provide a Clearance 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 Non- Eritrean applicants: Please send a copy of your application to: Aliens Employment Permit Affairs P.O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vol. 25 No. 91 7

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Electrician Number required 1 Location: Based at Koka Gold Mine ( Site) Reporting to: Project foreman Primary Responsibility & Scope of work Duties: • Providing electrical maintenance of all electrical equipment and machinery. • Repair and maintain all electrical reticulation through the camp. • Plan, coordinate and deliver all maintenance activities for plant, mobile equipment and infrastructure. • Minimize any down time of generators, camp equipment and machinery. • Repairs to all electrical equipment. • Managing and planning installation/ maintenance of electrical equipment. • Being accountable for the safe commissioning of all electrical equipment. • Maintain power supply to the company’s operation on site. • Any other work requested by management. • Responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing heat, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. • Using hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware identify and fix problems that they find in air conditioning systems • Reviewing blueprints. • Installing air conditioning systems, testing systems for proper functioning, performing emergency repairs, maintaining tools, ordering supplies and making routine adjustments to maximize operational efficiency. • Record data when inspecting systems, such as temperature of equipment, fuel consumption and hours of operation. • Air conditioning technicians must recover and properly dispose of refrigerants when servicing air conditioning equipment since refrigerants can be harmful to the environment. Knowledge & Skills .. Fluent in English language Required: .. Driving License preference Training & Education .. Minimum Secondary School. Required: .. Completed an electrical apprenticeship. Experience Required: .. Minimum of 5 years working with electrical maintenance. .. Experience in mine or exploration and maintenance preferred. Leadership Experience – .. Not required but a preference to demonstrated leadership experience. nature & length of time Physical Requirements: .. To be able to pass a full Doctor’s Physical examination .. An enthusiastic, self-starting attitude towards working with all, based on a foundation of mutual respect for all. Key Performance .. Willing to undertake tasks requested by management outside the job description should the Indicators: need arise 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 Clearance 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 Non- Eritrean applicants: Please send a copy of your application to: Aliens Employment Permit Affairs P.O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vol. 25 No. 91 8

An“We are Undying the outcome of the society…all Love artists oughtof to Musicproduce works fitted andfor the people” Art Ruftalem Abraham, artist Asmait Futsumbrhan

Ruftalem, it’s such a pleasure to meet you. Can you tell us a little A love of music and art is all she ever had as a child. Despite her about your childhood? family’s frequent admonishments, Ruftalem Abraham decided to follow her true passion, music and art. Today, the mother of two My parents weren’t overly happy is one of Eritrea’s most famous and talented singers and fashion with the idea of me becoming an designers. Ruftalem is well-known for her creativity, innovation, artist. I don’t blame them since I and unique styles and she has helped produce music videos for an was their only child. They wanted array of Eritrean artists. me to be serious in my education. When I was in first grade, I used Today, Q&A is happy to introduce one of Eritrea’s most exciting to write poems for kids’ programs artists. and also lyrics for song. I dreamt of becoming a singer one day. My role model was Dehab Faytinga. the people selected to perform at we are facing. We all do it for the Ok, let’s talk about how you You are famous for designing the I wanted to sing just like her. So the official celebration. I already sake of the love we have for music. became a fashion designer. outfits used in many video clips… much so, in fact, that I even studied made my first song, which at that You might have come across many her Kunama songs and imitated time I hadn’t publically released. artists who tell you they can’t live To be honest, I have never It is mostly because the artists feel them. Although it all came as a big shock without music, that they do it for thought about becoming a fashion like I can understand what they are to me, I was so excited to be there. the love inside of them. They are designer. When I was a child, I looking for since I also am an artist. Also, I joined Yatana, now It was like a dream come true. right. We all do it for the love. wanted to be a singer. That said, I try to work on reflecting what the known as the Boba music band, I also wanted to be a singer who song is about. Colors and outfits without my family’s knowledge. I remember inviting my mom to was uniquely dressed. I never took tell a story as well. As such, in my Now that I look back upon it, I can the event. She never believed me. classes…it is just something I had last video clip I tried to incorporate remember just how challenging it Instead, she organized a family get- in me from the beginning. I used unique aspects of lighting, tools, and was. However, I did it all because together. She later watched me on to design clothes for myself when even my own style. of the love I had for music. I used to television! That is when she really I was in high school. run home after my practice sessions accepted me as a singer. You are married with two kids… with the band before my mom came When I began to sing, I started how do you manage it all? home, sometimes even taking the How many songs have you to design clothes for myself. That Let me tell you, it is hard to dark roads and alleys. released so far? is how I got into designing. So far, be married and a mother while I have had two fashion shows. The pursuing or engaged in any kind of How was your time in the I have released seven singles so first time, I tried to make modern type art, especially singing. Our society band? far. Although I think about making of outfits. But I was also aware that doesn’t really accept the idea of an album, it is also very challenging there are many talented designers being a female artist. But there is The band is where I learned about financially. I think that people who can do that type of style better nothing that can stand in your way music. I learned the basics and also should support the artists here. than me. I wanted to showcase the if you have an endless love for had an opportunity to share ideas An artist is nothing without the beauty we have in our culture. So anything. That is why we see many and experiences with others who female artists disappear after some love music. The leader of the band, time. By the way, I would like to Denden Ismae, is someone who I Also, I try to come up with good express appreciation for my mother, would like to thank from the bottom ideas for my video clips. I work mother-in-law, and husband for of my heart. He was the one who hard to make sure all the things all the support they provide. It is supported and guided us all. The in my clips are meaningful and because of them that I am able to do band included many young artists related. Video clips have to tell the anything I like. who are now very famous and well- right story to viewers. When I first recognized. look at a song, I try visualize it in Is there anything you would like a video sense. I want everyone to to add? You preformed during the understand the story. If people with official Independence Day hearing impairment are watching, I I want to thank Tewelde Qeleta; celebration, which is one of the want them to be able to understand he has been there for me from the biggest occasions in Eritrea. That beginning. I also want to thank all was even prior to you releasing the people who work with me. It is your first song. Can you tell us a because of them and a lot of hard little about that? work that I am here today. And, finally, a message to every artist: we It was one of the happiest moments support of the society. To be honest, my second fashion show was titled, are the outcome of the society, we of my entire life. How it works is singers here don’t make money “Eritrawit.” It was a cultural dress work for our people. Since we are that an artist submits their work from their musical work. People with a touch of modern style. I have that, let’s do something that is for the to the committee. The committee should try to buy original music a dream to someday participate in people. decides what work gets presented from the legal sellers. If they keep the world’s biggest shows and I at what stage. I only submitted the sharing it through various sharing want to showcase my country and Thank you and good luck, song just to try out - I wasn’t really applications, singers will have less my culture. I also want to make Ruftalem! expecting to be selected. However, motivation to continue or produce my songs just as much as those who different cultural purses out of I was notified that I was one of great work. That is a big problem do not have impairments. traditional tools such as Laka. Thank you for having me.