Top news items in Ethiopia's major media outlets

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Friday.

-- Ethiopia on Thursday launched Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Finance Project with 270 million U.S. dollars. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- At its 5th Annual Good Practice Competition forum, Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Associations has recognized 10 NGOs and CSOs for their achievements in health, education and social welfare.

In his address at the ceremony, President Mulatu Teshome of Ethiopia lauded the role of charity organizations in improving the lives of the community across the nation. (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation/EBC)

-- Ethiopian Trading Business Corporation (ETBC) has concluded a purchase agreement of 4 million quintal of wheat with a Pakistani company.

The government has reportedly disbursed 96.4 million U.S. dollars for the purchase that is meant to stabilize the local market. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA) Enditem