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President Concludes visit to Qatar

President Isaias Afwerki cooperation that exist between the returned home on Saturday 22nd two countries, on international of August after a fruitful four- developments as well as trends of day working visit to the State mutual interest to both countries. of Qatar. President Isaias was seen off on During his stay, the President departure at Hamad International held talks with the Emir of Airport by the Qatari Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Environment, Ahmed bin Amer Al-Thani on further enhancing Al Hamidi and senior Qatari the warm ties of friendship and officials.

News Briefs

National Athletics team gets admiration for its performance in World Championship

The Eritrean National Athletics team continues to secure great admiration for its impressive performance at the Championship in .

The Eritrean Ambassador to the People’s Republic of Athlete Ghirmay Gebreslassie secures ’s First China, Mr. Tsegai Tesfatsion, in a message of congratulation he conveyed, he expressed pride for the shining victory World Athletics Championship Gold Medal scored by the national team, especially the gold medal won by Athlete Ghirmay Gebreslassie in the men’s .

Nineteen-year-old Eritrean 2 hours 12 minutes 27 seconds competition. Athletes Abrar Osman and Aron Kifle will participate today athlete Ghirmay Ghebreslassie securing Eritrea’s first gold medal. in the 5000-meters men’s race. won the men’s marathon at the He is the youngest winner of any Ghirmay Gebreslassie’s shinning World Athletics Championships in road event in the history of the victory is Eritrea’s second world Beijing on Saturday 22nd of August championships. medal after Zersenay Tadesse’s 2015. silver medal in the 10,000 meters Implementation of Government’s Fellow Eritrean athlete Amanuel in the 2009 World Championship Regulations and Policies Ghirmay finished the race in Mesel also ranked 9th in the in Berlin. Heads of national associations in Northern Red Sea region urged the administrators in the region to play due role in implementing the Government’s regulations and policies.

Mr. Haile Tewoldebrhan, PFDJ Secretary in the region, explained that Eritrea is standing on firm ground foiling external conspiracies and that the administrators should strengthen efforts in increasing the awareness of the public and ensuring the capacity of implementation of development programs.

Ms. Jimea Raki, Head of NUEYS in the region, also gave extensive briefing on gender equality and the government’s position on that issue, as well as women’s struggle for equality at the national and international level.

Likewise, Mr. Haile Petros, head of National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, presented a study paper regarding the question of workers and youth as well as the importance of organization.

It is to be recalled that the Administration of the Northern Red Sea Region gave basic management training to 280 subzone and district administrators, managers, experts and unit heads in the region. Eritrea Profile, Wednesday, August 26th , 2015 2

‘Let the Sun Shine…’ Mela Ghebremedhin power supply. It is also safer and durable. The Energy Research and Deep thoughts while I am chilling Training Centre of the Ministry of out on the terrace of Gurgusum Energy and Mines collected data on beach, in Massawa, and looking at solar radiation maps, which show the kids playing in the water under the multitude potential of solar this sun, which hits you already at 7 power in responding to the needs of in the morning. Here I am, talking households and businesses. with my friends, who are engineers and working on installing solar Have you ever thought about how power in the port city. much money and energy we spend in Eritrea on lighting and electricity- All I knew about solar energy is related activities such as cooking? that we have plenty of sunshine in Well, compared to Africa’s average, Eritrea and that it could be our main Eritrea is still consuming less on a per source of electricity supply. As I capita basis. However, the method bombarded my friends with lots of used in getting lighting or electricity questions on solar energy – hoping has economic, environmental and from capital expenditure costs to health-related effects. In Eritrea, local operational know-how of most households and even businesses the technology – I became more depend heavily on biomass as a interested in looking at our current source of energy such as charcoal, consumption, the latent potential, fuel wood and back-up generators. Eritrean technicians on training and, where we are now compared to Available statistics illustrates that the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa. The each household consumes about In environmental terms, this is about 620 million people live vast continent, which could be self- three candles per day and 5.8 liters tantamount to about 182.9 thousands without electricity while 730 million There are about five companies sufficient in energy, still remains the of kerosene a day (UNEP, Feb tones of carbon dioxide emissions use hazardous, inefficient and on solar energy operating in Eritrea least developed one. With a growing 2013). These numbers may look reductions annually. Churn out the unsafe ways of cooking according working hand-in-hand with the population accounting for about 13% tiny and insignificant in relative numbers more and this becomes to the Africa Energy Outlook report Ministry of Energy and Mines. of the world’s population, only 4% terms. Still the cumulative impact equivalent to 45.7 thousand of (OECD; IEA, 2014). There is a growing demand by both of its energy demand is met (OECD; at the national level both in terms of mid-size cars being off the road. households and businesses to shift IEA, 2014) through the combination aggregate economic expenditure and Also, each household could save up In Eritrea, average access to their electricity supply towards of all power generating methods. environmental and health- related to 86 USD per year and reduce or electricity these days remains low this renewable energy. Already, issues cannot be underrated. eliminate fuel-related health issues, and erratic particularly due to in 2013, the UN office in Asmara Back in Asmara with plenty of fire hazards and toxic fumes (UNEP, problems related to maintenance installed 104 solar modules on the ideas from those discussions… I According to the off-grid lighting Feb. 2013). cycles of the main, interconnected, roof of its building, producing a thought, why not do some research assessment conducted by the UN power plants. Increased use, even total of 15.5 kilowatts of electricity on this subject for my regular Environment Program (UNEP), a The use of biomass as a source as a stop-gap measure, of charcoal (UNDP 2013). The awareness on column on Profile. Indeed, I suspect full transition to energy efficient, of energy has its negative impacts or fuel wood, will only accelerates the potential of renewable energy that many of you do not have a off-grid, lighting in Eritrea would in both the economy and the deforestation with the added side is gaining in popularity. Without a clear idea or probably do not know result in saving 33 million candles, environment while remaining solely effects of toxic fumes especially doubt, the use of renewable energy where to get information on this 67 million liters of kerosene and 12 a short-term solution. Unfortunately, on women and children. As the war such as solar power is, evidently, renewable energy. I realized how million batteries per year. This is most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa on natural resources is rising on the the most feasible one in Eritrea due solar power, as a green energy, is equivalent to 83.3 million USD in depend heavily on this resource. planet, others are looking at safer to the high amount of sunlight. In key to tackle growing demand in annual savings in monetary terms Africa is supposedly the richest and durable ways. One of them is number, the country receives about and 0.5 million barrels of crude oil continent in terms of resources. But solar energy. As I said earlier, there 7.5 – 8 kWh of solar energy per energy (UNEP, Feb. 2013) in fossil the sad reality is that it is lagging is a great potential on solar power in square meter daily and it is perceived fuel demand dimensions. far behind and remains the poorest many parts of the world and Eritrea as being amongst the sunniest in the on energy supply. In today’s Africa, is one of them. world (GeoSolar, 2015).

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If Eritrea invests on solar Layout energy on a big scale – and I am Azieb Habtemariam informed that initial steps are Installed Solar panels continued on page 5 Eritrea Profile, Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 3

Morning ‘S Impression

fikrejesus Amhazion water is life, and it was wonderful my mother, who were still in their to see a clear, clean, steady stream room, preparing and organizing for Bang. Banng. BANG!, Fikre! of water running from the tap. This the day. The housing layout is far dif- Aleka? Tesi’e ata! Fikre!” I rolled is what we would drink and wash ferent from that in the west. General- over, groaning and rubbing my with. I couldn’t help but recall how, ly, people have small compound-like eyes, confused with the loud com- not many years ago, this country’s living areas, with large steel doors motion at my door. “What is going rate of access to clean, running water at the entrance. My aunt had a small on?” I muttered to myself. As if on was amongst the lowest in the world bathroom (with a toilet, sink, etc.), as cue, a loud, shrill sound made things (thus breeding terribly high rates well as storage room (to store various quite clear. “Cooooooo-Coooooo- of disease and mortality). Yet now, items, food, etc.). On one end of the Coooooooooooo!” crowed the roost- after much national investment, the compound was a room, sub-divided er in the yard. Then I remembered. vast majority of people could simply into two more rooms. The night before I had promised my turn a handle and fill up large drums cousins and several of the neighbour- with clean water. On top of the vari- The smaller one was her young hood children I would take them for ous health and wellness benefits, an boys’ bedroom (and an area for more an athletic training session (what added bonus of running water was storage), and the larger one was her they referred to simply as “sport”) in that people could more efficiently get bedroom, living room, and dining and welcoming – like the people. us by the neighbourhood mosque, the morning. Yet, when agreeing to on with their day - heading to school room – all in one. Then there was an- and there were droves of people do so, little did I imagine that “Tse- or work, rather than having to walk other general room on the other end Closing the large front door behind hustling to pray. Quietly admiring bah negho,” (tomorrow, in the mor- long, barren, dusty, rocky miles to of the compound (where I slept). The us, I noticed that though it was still their dedication, I looked to my left ning) meant 5:41 am to them, and not early, the streets were buzzing with and saw another amazing sight. What something along the lines of 7 or 8 activity. To the left of our home, seemed to be hundreds of people am (which I had foolishly assumed). there was a small convenience shop were making their way towards the Oh well, let’s go get it! where one could purchase almost neighbourhood church. Appearing everything. The owner, a small, wiry, angelic, many women were wearing I got out of bed, threw on some middle-aged woman was organiz- the traditional Eritrean zuria (white slacks and a sweatshirt, and went to ing her stand and preparing for the robe-like clothing), and their collect- open the door, lest the boys break it day. Greeting her as we passed by, ive movement created an elegant sea down. Opening the door, I saw that it I noticed there was already milk in of white. Shaking my head slowly, I was still quite dark outside, with the jugs and warm bread, both delivered began to think of the unlikely beauty sun yet to fully rise. The air was cool, fresh, and she pleasantly assured us of the scene unfolding before me. crisp, and clean. I inhaled greedily that beles fruit would be arriving and stretched my arms. In the far dis- soon. Here were two houses of worship, tance, I could see Haz-Haz (a nearby representing two different faiths, neighbourhood); some of the don- Much like the reaction to the run- each with steady streams of people keys, horses, and cows were already ning water at my aunt’s house, I was making their way to the respective out, ambling along lazily. Returning again overtaken with positive emo- entrances, and both separated by no my attention to the boys at my door, fetch water. Quickly snapping out rooms were not connected; instead, tion. Seeing the woman busy at her more than forty yards (or less than I glanced from left to right, seeing a of my thoughts, I was met by the one had to walk outside to enter a shop, my mind drifted to thinking of the distance that one of the boys with bunch of warm, smiling faces, eager rooster right outside the bathroom. different room. In the small common how years ago, the girls and women me could kick a ball). I asked the to get going. Their ages ranged from My aunt (with whom I was staying) area outside the rooms, yet still with- of this young country were oppres- boys how common this type of scene ten to fourteen, and they all had had purchased him for a special meal in the compound, there were several sively shackled by an array of over- was and whether the neighbourhood shidas (rubber sandals that became sometime later during the week. Ap- large water drums (to be filled to the bearing, traditional patriarchal norms or general region had ever witnessed iconic during the country’s libera- pearing quite content, the rooster was brim with clean water from the pipes, and traditions. Amongst the many any conflicts (particularly religious tion struggle) on their feet. Rubbing slurping water out of a shallow pan. I and others that had collected rain societal customs and beliefs was the based). Somewhat taken aback, the their heads playfully, I headed to the cautiously stepped around him, mak- water caught in the eaves troughs), notion that the only place for women boys described how this was a basic bathroom, pleading with the boys for ing sure to avoid stepping on any of a kitchen-like area (for prepping or was in the home, away and out of daily occurrence, and just shook their some patience. As I turned towards the messes he had made (and there cooking food, and washing dishes, sight. However, many things changed heads to signal “no” at the suggestion the bathroom, I noticed that the fau- were many!)…but hey, it happens. clothes, etc.), clotheslines to dry wet as a result of the country’s 30-year of conflict. cet feeding into the large water drums clothes, and also a large collection of long liberation struggle. Beyond the was running smoothly. I smiled to As we all headed out, we ex- firewood. Although relatively small, pursuit of political emancipation, the Then one of the boys, with one myself, engulfed with happiness; changed goodbyes with my aunt and the homes were cozy, comfortable, struggle was also focused on bring- eyebrow raised, asked, “Why fight? ing about a large-scale socio-cultural, We are the same. A family.” I smiled economic, and societal revolution. and nodded in agreement, ruefully thinking how much more peace- The success of the liberation strug- ful the world would be with such a gle in 1991 ushered in a monumental simple, yet profound, outlook. Then societal shift, leading to women no almost as if to prove his point, the longer being categorized as inferior, group of boys quickly parted. Half but as full equals and key members headed to the mosque, while the other of society. I quietly thought how half made their way to the church. As this woman and her shop beautifully they all sped off, they assured me that embodied the concepts of independ- they would be right back. ence, liberation, empowerment, and agency. And there I was. Standing alone, yet smiling. On a dusty road, in the “Allah-uuu Akbarrr!” The loud call middle of Eritrea. Awake for less to prayer broke my train of thought. than one hour, but having already ab- The path toward the meda (field) took sorbed a world’s worth of blessings and lessons. Disclamer: articles published in this column do not reflect the stance or opinion of Eritrea Profile Eritrea Profile, Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 4

The Ponderer’s Corner The Names we Give Natnael Yebio tell you of this new experience they had. It is not where they had “Sim Yimerh, tiwaf yebrih” is dinner but the name of the place one of our country’s oldest aph- that mattered to me. orisms, left to us by our forefa- thers to say that a name could be For any new location open for an omen or a signal for what is business, you find its name distant bound to follow. from the identity it is supposed to uphold. Our country is full of his- This proverbial expression has torical sites and people from dif- been running through my mind ferent times and yet we still tend constantly or some time now. The to choose names that are quite reason for it doing so is the ever irrelevant to our history,culture, increasing indecorous way of and society. naming our business companies and new born babies. One of my friends told me that she was going to wait for me at When the Turkish soap opera ‘Peaceland’. became a common household phenomenon, many young moth- When I got to the place, I found ers didn’t hesitate to name their out the whole sign was bigger children after Mohanned, one of than the place itself. “A peace- the lead characters of the Turkish ful land, a peaceful country…” films. I hopelessly tried to understand what the owners where trying to When the streets of Asmara fit- Francisco would not be excited to old and new, that have chosen to The same happened when the say with that name sign. Did they tingly got their names right after go to bars with those names. That put up authentic Eritrean names. animated movie Shrek was re- really run out of a name in an Eri- independence the immense joy just wouldn’t just make sense to Laza Restaurant is just one of the leased and young girls were trean language? and pride they brought to the the person. most recent additions to this list. named Fiona. people was immeasurable. Today, When a friend was going away avenues such as Semaetat, Har- One the other hand, if a restau- Websters dictionary defines When I was in college in Adi on a trip and I found out we had net, Warsay, Tegadelti glow Eri- rant was called Metera or Dearit the word name either as a word Keyih, I found to my utter sur- to meet up for some sort of a treans’ sense of nationalism. or a pub had the name ‘Belew or phrase that constitutes the dis- prise, a young girl being called farewell lunch, I asked where we Kelew,’ the history being sold tinctive designation of a person Kevin one evening. I couldn’t be- were supposed to meet. “Why What is wrong with our busi- with the name would somewhat or thing or a word or symbol used lieve my ears so I asked one of don’t we meet at Golden Fork, ness companies then? Are we be significant.I heard that as of in logic to designate an entity. the people who were calling her then maybe we can go to New ashamed of our history or the recently, the business licensing Names are permanent and they as such if that was some kind of Fork, Roof Garden or Castello, idea of globalization and west- office has stopped registering should seek to signify our iden- a nickname. or even just the Blue Bird restau- ern influence have ensnared us to names of businesses that are not tity and uniqueness and with that rant.” the point where we seem to have indigenous. theyought to be selected with Finding it was indeed her real forgotten our own illustrious his- great amount of consideration. name, I simply sat astounded The answer nauseated me. I tory. When a photo studio owner was and didn’t even dare to ask why tried to imagine myself in the told he could not put ‘Rainbow’ she was given that name. Things shoes of an elder citizen with a Over a conversation with as the name of his shop, adamant After all, just because we people do! limited knowledge of the English friends, we decided to list the to keep the name, he opted to put picked western names and wrote language. What would that list names of several businesses in in the language of one of the Eri- them in a different language And then there’s that story I of names sound to that person? Asmara: Rotana, Florida, Alla trean ethnic groups. doesn’t mean we are progressing. heard about a family from a vil- Some of the names would barely Scala, Lion, Savannah, etc.. The The fact remains that what is not lage in the Southern Region. make any sense if they were to be list goes on. Some may have had I haven’t forgotten those places, yours will never be yours! translated into Tigrigna. longstanding names, and I could They apparently called their understand the hassles of com- son William. I really wouldn’t If we were to think in terms of ing up with a new name. But new know if they wanted to give the the Eritrean way of eating, I’m businesses could easily put up Corrigendum child a Shakespearian future; that not even sure what we would Eritrean names. is, if they even knew about him in call the fork in Tigrigna or how The editor of this column would like to apologize for a small the first place. bizarre they would all sound in It is the service that they pro- typing error which resulted in the omission of a single yet their translated version. vide to their customers that decisive word in the article published last Saturday (22 August And what’s with calling your should be of importance to these 2015), under the title “BOBA: Spotlighting the Roots.” child ‘ambassador’? Beckham? A question that should be institutions, not what name they Hillary? I could never find a jus- clearly addressed here is who are called by. Thus, we reads as “Boba Pro members noted that all their tification. these business firms belong to. activities to date could have been successful without the If a business company in Eritrea Especially, those that provide contribution of different sponsors from home and abroad” And then there are the names doesn’t reflect Eritrean identity in services mostly to people from of restaurants and businesses that any way, then why should it ex- abroad and foreigners are sup- should instead be read as “Boba Pro members noted that all their simply fail to make any sense to ist there in the first place? Eritrea posed to have Eritrean names and activities to date could not have been successful without the the native ears. is deemed as a place of historical proudly endorse Eritrean culture contribution of different sponsors from home and abroad.” values and identity and one of and identity. “Did you hear? We had dinner the ways to preserve our heritage We apologize for any inconvenience to the readers.” the other night at Rainbow Ho- and legacies is when our business Someone who is visiting Eritrea tel.” Somebody says, trying to companies rightly do so. all the way from Florida or San Eritrea Profile, Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 5

“Music in two words? ... Inspirational splendor”

Tomas Alazar, young Eritrean are most suitable in singing soul- artists, he is a well received Music on an artistic level, far ful and expressing songs, and in How would you define music singer- songwriter. His promi- away from business and any form my case that is definitely a plus in two words? nent singing has brought him of marketing or professionalism, for me. countless fans of different age, to me music is the echo of the Music in two words? ...Inspira- from inside and outside of the inner sounds of our souls, some- About your love songs; you are tional splendor. country; and the topics he raises thing like the reverberations of quite of a marvelous romantic with his gentle yet exiting melo- the resonances of the human spir- for a though guy. Any future plans? dies are of a wide range. Tomas ituality. Alazar has by far written and Who says a big and tough guy Working on my third full length composed 16 of his own songs And how would you explain can defeat love? I am so very album; I will work hard and pres- and 20 other compositions sang your theory on music linking it much romantic. I believe in love ent the listeners with much more by others. Let’s meet today the to your music? and love has rewarded me greatly improved sides of my music. man behind fabulous resonanc- so many times and naturally I went es of the kirar. It would be nice if I could link through some minor heart breaks. Well good luck, I am thousands the music I have produced so far Either ways in my songs when I of fans are looking forward to it Before your debut, you were to the theory I have on music but chant of love from different point as much as I am. well-known for… I wouldn’t dare because I’d be of views, I put myself in differ- literally abusing the magnifies of ent positions and from different Thank you. Kirar. I loved playing that in- the natural power behind every points of view, but I try to be pos- strument ever since I was kid, and each kind of music. You see, itive as much as I can because I way before I started singing. You even the greatest musicians in the love happy endings and I believe know how in Eritrea we have human history such as Beethoven, love can surely recompense hu- this rich and beautiful social life Mozart and many international man beings with happiness. ‘Let the Sun... amongst neighbors, so habitually singers along with the brilliant in neighborhoods people gather Eritrean musicians and singers of Who is your role model? continued from page 2 makers and all stakeholders. In this up and play music in the corners the past decades, whom left be- perspective, long-term investment of the vicinities. I was big fan of hind some great musical heritage, I have several. I prefer lis- being undertaken towards that end on renewable energy in Eritrea must those gatherings; I used to sneak never thought or felt as if they tening to oldies and I am a big - it will be at the forefront in the remain a policy priority that can out from my house without my have ever had mastered music. fun of Country music; their pu- continental discourse on alternative address critical issues and optimize mom finding out. That is when rity is amazing. Singers such as green energies. Some statistical the country’s great comparative and where I learned playing the My music compared to the mag- TekleTesfazghi, Abrehet Tes- projections on Africa (OECD; IEA, advantage. instrument, obviously I didn’t nificence they have reached it is fahuney and Tikabo W.Mariam 2014) are discouraging as they know how to read musical notes practically peanuts. But at least I are some of my favorites. Grow- point to higher figures of people My brief research and encounters but I was good, so good actually. am doing something, small but ef- ing up I passionately listened to without access to electricity – from with various interlocutors was I had a blind passion for it. And fective. This is why I never cease Abraham Afeworki and Yemane the current number of 290 million refreshing in this regard. Thomas, from being the one amongst the to learn more about music or even Barya. out of 915 million - as population the manager at EriSun, stressed to me small crowd just listening and en- hesitate to consider myself as an growth outstrips economic growth. how critical investment in renewable joying the songs, I ended being in apprentice artist. I have a long Can I ask you something per- Moreover, wrong policy choices energy is on overall development. I a short time the one that would sit way to go and all I know is that sonal? are bound to undermine Africa’s have learned that the approach is in the middle of the crowd with I enjoy the musical journey to- potential on renewable energy also comprehensive and integrated, the Kirar and just sing till very wards harmonious achievements Let’s hear it. Furthermore, in some areas, 2 incorporating as it does, installation late in the evening. Kirar accom- and that it is very rewarding and USD out of 3 USD is invested of solar powers, the construction of panied me ever since. definitely inspiring to do so. Your personal love life….. in exporting renewable energy hydropower dams, and the prospects (OECD; IEA, 2014). This reminds for geothermal steam as well as First steps as a professional Your deep voice as a trade mark Very gratifying, very happy me of Thomas F. Homer-Dixon’s farming wind energy. Robel, a singer. of your songs??? with it. Is that about enough? words in his academic article titled friend and one of the engineers Environmental Scarcity and Mass involved in the field, summed this That small thing I had grow- On the interview I held with Yes it is enough, thank you. Violence: “It is easy for the billion- up aptly: “what is important is that ing up helped me a lot when I V.O.A I was asked the same thing, odd people living in rich countries although the energy consumption debuted and started taking on I have a rather deep and husky What is your opinion on fellow to forget that the wellbeing of about in Eritrea remains low compared to stages. I don’t want to sound like voice but lucky for me people junior singers? half of the world’s population of 5.8 other countries… we need to think am bragging but even for a first like it. Voice is an important as- billion remains directly tied to local of a greener way by avoiding cutting timer I had all the confidence a pect for many singers, as for me Many have been debuting late- natural resources” (1996:205). trees and using imported oil... The performer would ever require on my sole voice doesn’t give me all ly, I truly admire them. They are question is not about us but about stage. Even though I had a small of the confidence a singer needs. very courageous and amazingly Many lament the uneven share the next generation and what we audience at first, I was so -confi I always add much importance talented. I am pretty sure we will of natural resources and access have left for them’. dent that everything felt natural. I to my melodies and lyrics. The very soon witness an evolution in to energy supply with more than felt like I belonged on the stage, I most significant fixation for me the Eritrean music industry, a new 40% of people on the planet using The website of GeoSolar (2015) will never forget the feeling I had is the capacity of coordinate my and fresh style very Techno like. fuel wood, charcoal, straw or cow reads: “If Eritrea makes a massive those days. It was very encourag- voice with the music that I sing. Most definitely this new styles dung as major source of energy switch from oil power plants to ing. Music was the only thing I So, I take my time in setting up that they are coming up with will (Homer-Dixon, 1996:205). The solar and other renewable sources, knew and was confident about. arrangements suitable for my vo- reflect their flexible singing and asymmetrical share of wealth in it is possible that 100% of Eritrea’s cal cords allowing myself to be dancing abilities and add a color- Sub-Saharan Africa, the destruction electricity could be from renewable comfortable in hitting higher and ful brightness to the wide and rich of land, fishing and water scarcities energy by 2050”. Artistically speaking, how lower notes. Honestly speaking I Eritrean musical culture. I think are preoccupying trends that would you describe music? personally think that deep tones we should support them. require serious appraisal by policy- ‘So let the sun shine everyday…’ th Eritrea Profile, Wednesday, August 26 , 2015 ads 6

VACANCY NNOUNCEMENT VACANCY NNOUNCEMENT Bisha Mining Share Company PLC is inviting interested applicants for the fol- Bisha Mining Share Company is inviting applicants for the following lowing position. positions for its Bisha Site Project 1. Security Team Leader (1) Mine Surveyor Duties and Responsibilities: Number required: - 01 Duties / Functions • Acts as a Crew leader, he leads and supervises the Security guards in As- • Implementation and maintenance of BMSC H&S standards at work places. mara. • Lay out grade control holes, ore mark outs, blast patterns and other features, in- • Assists HR in keeping and following the attendance register. He also regis- cluding marking holes, painting dots on holes, surveying in end holes with field computer ters any asset entering and exiting Bisha Office. and turning in data for input into system. • Registers any personnel entering Bisha office, and confirms the access is • Operate a field GPS computer using a Data Collector program for the purpose of with the permit of Bisha personnel. figuring volumes and field calculations as well as defining field points. • Issues Visitors ID for non BMSC personnel entering Bisha Office. (In re- • Perform elevation control by determining bench marks and grades. Control pit and bench limits, by looking for problem areas and determining line definition. placement of their ID or any other doc.) • Utilize mine engineering computer software in order to perform volume determi- • Reports daily security activities and sends it to Security Superintendent. nations, productions and editing of DTM and situation plans, designing of features, and • Reports daily on the activities of Security Guards. write reports or presentations as directed. • Collects and files copies of all gate passes sent from site. • Read, comprehend and interpret maps for the purpose of locating field survey • Confirms reception of (entry of) the list of items on the gate passes destined sites. to Asmara office from Site. • Read, comprehend and interpret survey literature, Material Safety Data Sheets, • Registers the arrival of LVs from site and deposits the LV offsite form. labels on products, warning signs, instructional manuals and numbers on monitors and • Registers the last KM reading of the LV during departure. gauges, to prevent loss of personnel, property and process. • Files the LV offsite form of the departing LV. • Operate light vehicles on haul roads including a pre-operational inspection, mount- • Communicates the ETA of the LV to site. ing and dismounting vehicle, pushing and pulling knobs and levers and turning steering wheels. • Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, respirators, wet suits, earplugs, gloves, or any other equipment to perform duties safely. Profile: Qualifications and Experience Profile: Qualifications and Experience

Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents 12th Grade Complete. Two to four years Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents of tertiary degree or equivalent. Working Experience- Nature and Length 3 years’ experience in Security Police or Must have one to Military. Working expe- three year experience in Working Experience – Nature & Length rience in admin is an surveying and engineering asset. industry, preferably in a Leadership Experience – Nature & Length of time Supervisory or Crew mining environment. leadership experience Leadership Experience – Nature & length of preferable Demonstrate supervisory time Other Skills and abilities Computers literate, and leadership skills. fluent in English (Writ- Must demonstrate ing and speaking). comprehension and Other skills and abilities operation of survey equipment. General Information and other requirements:

General Information and other requirements: ..Place of Work:Bisha Site. • Type of contract: Indefinite period ..Type of contract: Indefinite period • Place of Work: Asmara ..Salary:As per Company salary scale. • Salary: As per Company salary scale. ..Additional requirement for Nationals: • Additional requirement for Nationals: ..Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide evidence of re- • Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide evidence lease paper from the Ministry of Defense. of release paper from the Ministry of Defense. ..Present clearance paper from current/last employer. • Present clearance paper from current/last employer. ..Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience • Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience credentials, a credentials, a copy of your National Identity Card etc.) copy of your National Identity Card etc.). ..Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential • Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential candidates candidates for an interview. for an interview. • Application documents will not be returned to sender. .. Application documents will not be returned to sender. • All applications should be sent through the post office. .. All applications should be sent through the post office. • Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the ..Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in Newspaper. the Newspaper. • Address: Please mail your applications to; ..Address: Please mail your applications to; • Bisha Mining Share Company Bisha Mining Share Company, • P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea • Note to Eritrean applicants: .. Please send a copy of your application to ..Note to Eritrean applicants: .. Aliens Employment Permit Affairs, .. P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea Please send a copy of your application to Aliens Employment permit Affairs, Eritrea Profile, Wednesday, August 26th , 2015 ads 7

2 years minimum in an IT Working Experience – Nature & Length related role

Leadership Experience – Nature & length of time None

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

• Ability to educate Bisha Mining Share Company PLC is inviting interested applicants for the positions of; others on the operation of Other skills and abilities computers and applications. • Strong command of 1. Network Engineer (01) English language.

Major Duties and responsibilities:- General Information and other requirements: • Monitor BMSC’s network for outages and resolve or escalate problems in timely manner. • Log all support requests in the IT help desk management system. • Place of Work: Bisha. • Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on all IT network equipment. • Type of contract: Indefinite period • Install and configure Cisco IOS device – switches, wireless access point, VoIP telephones. • Salary: As per Company salary scale. rd • Install and configure other 3 party networking platforms as required. • Additional requirement for Nationals: • Maintain accurate network diagram and documentation. • Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide evidence of release paper from • Provide support to the Help Desk support officers. the Ministry of Defense. • Provide daily and weekly reports on all work activities to it I&S Supervisor. • Present clearance paper from current/last employer. • Maintain an up-to-date detailed inventory of all IT network equipment. • Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience credentials, a copy of your Na- • Administer network monitoring tools and maintain an updated list of devices for a one stop tional visual bandwidth and uptime monitor. Identity card etc.). • Commit to a Personal training and development program in line with BMSC’s Training & • Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential candidates for an interview. Development policies. • Application documents will not be returned to sender. • Maintains safe working and ensure all work conducted is in line with BMSC’s safety Poli- • All applications should be sent through the post office. cies. • Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the Newspaper. Profile: Qualifications and Experience

Formal Education, Certifications Degree in Computer Science. or Equivalents CHINESE CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC CI-NCHE is planning to offer more classes for the public who are interested in learning Chinese language and longing for knowing more Working Experience – Nature & Minimum 5 years in similar Information about Chinese culture. The registration is scheduled on September 1-3, Length Technology Position. 2015 in Room 183, University of Asmara.

Leadership Experience – Nature None The applicants for Kongfu classes should be above 10 years old. The & length of time applicants for rest classes should be above 7 years old. The class sched- ule is as following: Excellent Command of English Language

Other skills and abilities (written & spoken) Chinese Language Class I: Tuesday&Thursday, 4pm-6pm. Valid Eritrean Driver’s License

Chinese Language Class ii ;Wednesday& Friday, 4pm-6pm.

2. IT Support Officer (01) Chinese Language Class iii; Saturday&Sunday, 4pm-6pm.

Major Duties and responsibilities:- Kongfu Class I : Monday ,Wednesday & Friday, 4pm-6pm

• Desktop, laptop and printer hardware maintenance Kongfu Class II: Tuesday & Thursday, 4pm-6pm • Windows Operating System and Application Support & Installation • Assisting Systems and Network engineers with project work Chinese Song Class: Sunday, 4pm-6pm • Logging of all end user support requests Chinese Dance Class: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 4pm-6pm • Duties to be carried out at the Bisha Mine site and periodically in BMSCs Asmara and /or Chinese Calligraphy Class: Monday, 4pm-6pm Massawa Offices. The people who want to take the Chinese class will have to pay 100 Nakfa for handouts. More information is available for you on working days at Room 183, University of Asmara. CI-NCHE is expecting you to Profile: Qualifications and Experience begin the Chinese Journey with us together.

Notice Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents IT related Degree or Diploma The Eritro GermenAssociation is starting German Language course for children in September 2015. Interested applicants are cordially invited for registration effective today. Eritrea Profile, Wednesday, August 26th , 2015 8

Eritrea Shines in World Athletics Championships

passing in terms try with a proud history in long- of World Championships medals. distance running, no Eritreans be- He still has a way to go to match fore Ghirmay had managed to get his countryman in career achieve- on top of the podium at the IAAF ments, but as he is just setting off World Championships. Only his on his journey, he is bound to do illustrious compatriot Zersenay so in the future. Tadese had managed to win a medal at the previous 14 editions Following Eritrean Ghirmay of the World Championships, tak- Ghebreslassie, of ing silver in the 10,000 meters in Ethiopia won second place and 2009. Munyo Solomon Mutai of Ugan- da finished third. Ghirmay started running seri- ously just three years ago. He ran In any case, no one can take the first 35km as a pacemaker at away Ghirmay’s singular achieve- the Marathon last Octo- ment of becoming the youngest ber as a learning experience but winner of any road event in the he decided to finish the race and history of the championships, placed sixth in 2:09:08 when he on top of securing his country’s was still a junior. Wrapped in the Eritrean flag, Ghirmay Ghebreslassie races to victory in the men’s marathon at the IAAF first World Championships gold world championship, Beijing 2015. medal. He ran 2:07:47 in his second “Eritrean Teen Stuns Marathon “My medal is the first gold Stars at World Championships in medal in Eritrean history. That’s Beijing: Eritrean teenager Ghir- something special for us. I can- may Ghebreslassie became the not describe my happiness. My youngest ever marathon world parents wanted me to be a great champion when he stunned a student but I wanted to be a great strong field of fellow East -Afri athlete. Today’s victory will be a cans to win the first title of the great surprise to them.” Beijing championships on Satur- day”, reported Reuters stating In the report IAAF published that the 19-year-old eased clear on its official website, it declared of the field over the final six kilo- that “In the end it was the day meters and crossed the line in two of Ghirmay Ghebreslassie. The hours, 12 minutes and 27 seconds teenager won Eritrea’s first World to claim the first world champion- Championships gold medal, tak- ship gold medal for his country. ing the men’s marathon title on a day when more favored runners Hoping to set grater records for wilted in the sun.” himself in next year’s Olympic Games in , young Ghirmay Ghebreselassie, turn- champion Ghirmay Ghebreslassie ing only 20 in November this expressed his joy saying that he year, made history on the streets was “so proud of this victory.” of Beijing on the opening morn- ing of the championships, sur-

race over the distance in Ham- Young Eritrean Ghirmay Ghe- burg earlier this year. breslassie had a solid reputation at previous major champion- “I thank my manager and the ships across all terrains, finishing officials of my federation who seventh in the junior race at the supported me and gave me the 2013 IAAF World Cross Country chance to qualify for these cham- Championships and seventh at pionships,” he said following the 2014 IAAF World Half Mara- his victory. “It’s the first (World thon Championships. Championships) gold medal in Eritrean history and it’s very spe- But despite that, his manager cial for me. Jos Hermens – who also guided him throughout his legendary It gives me motivation to con- career – did not expect a result tinue hard for next year’s Olym- such as this one on the eve of the pic Games in Rio de Janeiro,” the championships. gold medalist said.

Although he hails from a coun-