Investors with over 1 billion birr combined capital operating in Bench Majji Zone

Bench Maji, May 10, 2008 (WIC) - Investors with a combined capital of over one billion birr have reportedly been executing various development works in Bench Maji Zone of SNNP State , according to the zonal Trade and Industry Department. Department Head Solomon Wondimu told WIC that the investors have embarked upon agriculture, industry and service delivery sectors, among others with an aggregate capital of 1.1 billion birr. Some 46 investors have engaged in the cultivation of crops, coffee and spices, rubber tree, apiculture, animal rearing,among others, the head elaborated. Besides, 19 investors have been engaged in hotel, health, education, gas station and real estate service sectors , Solomon added. Some 24 investors that embarked upon coffee processing activities have already commenced supplying their produces to the market, it was pointed out. The investment works underway in the zone created permanent and casual job opportunities to 94,000 compatriots, the head concluded.

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