by Pete Rosenbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. As with many aspiring athletes, Theo Hassim’s interest in footwear and sneakers began in grade school by following what top athletes were wearing. That initial interest sparked a passion, ultimately guiding Hassim, a senior industrial design major from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, to the 2021 Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award presented by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design.
“I’m very shocked and excited. I can’t stop shaking,” said Hassim, who will graduate next month. “I’m super happy to be able to have people appreciate all the work I have put in during my time at SIU and the work before that.”
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Ethiopia: Tanneries Shut Down Due to Foreign Currency Shortage
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Leather industries and Tanneries are shutting down their processing facilities due to foreign currency shortages, The Reporter learnt from the sector’s association which represents dozens of manufacturers.
According to the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA), the sector has been facing complex challenges as most factories have been unable to get major inputs including salt, chemicals as well as spare parts and accessories.
Even though this sector has been designated by the government as a priority sector, ELIA noted, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia’s (CBE) failure to avail foreign currency has affected the supply of most of these products.