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CHARGING AHEAD

CHARGING AHEAD

The new electric charging station near Gandhi Hospital, around the Stadium area. The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, (GERD) and other hydroelectric power projects have laid the groundwork for a more sustainable energy future in Ethiopia. According to FSD Africa's recent report, Ethiopia can generate 33,000 green jobs until 2030. The study highlights Ethiopia’s potential in hydroelectric, solar energy, and climate-smart agriculture sectors, positioning it as one of the promising countries.

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FUEL-FREE TAXI

Around CMC, two men haul heavy sacks atop their heads and shoulders, choosing the grueling burden over costly transport fares. The spike in fuel prices has pushed vehicle costs beyond reach, turning a simple journey into a heavy load carried step by step. Their weary figures tell a story of stubborn resilience, bearing weight not just in sacks but in the relentless climb of daily expenses, proving how far people will go to keep moving forward, no matter the cost. ...

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BUS BLUES

As the daily grind winds down, a tide of workers and street hustlers floods toward Legehar transport terminal, each hoping to beat the odds and make it home in time for dinner, small talk, and a few hours of rest before the cycle restarts. But dreams of a smooth ride stall fast. With bus shortages and terminal reforms jamming the system, mothers, fathers, and young adults are left stranded on the curb, staring down the asphalt like it owes them an explanation. The wait drags on, turning the end...

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Harvesting Finance

From left: Agriculture Minister Girma Amente (PhD), Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, and National Bank Governor Mamo Mihretu during the second Ethiopia Finance Forum on July 22, 2025, at Commercial Bank of Ethiopia's HQ located around Ras Abebe Aregay St. Officials unpacked the National Agri-Finance Implementation Roadmap (NAFIR), a push to widen credit access for inputs like irrigation, livestock, and mechanisation. Despite making up 32pc of GDP and 64pc of employment, agriculture secured just 8pc...

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