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WINTER BLUES

WINTER BLUES

A painting around Qera represents the cattle market nearby. The legendary Qera field is capable of accommodating up to 20,000 cattle. The winter season presents frustration for the vendors in the area as their herd suffers from joint pain from the cold, ultimately decreasing prices. With the New Year around the corner, prices are expected to surge fetching up to 300,000 Br for a single ox.

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MAKE OVER

Sporting a fresh coat of gray and white paint, a condominium near Gofa Gebriel undergoes a striking transformation. Wooden frames stand like scaffolding sentinels, protecting each brushstroke as the building's façade is revitalised. This makeover is part of a citywide beautification initiative launched in April 2024, which mandates uniform painting in light gray and white hues...

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PLASTIC HUSTLE

Balancing on bundles of compressed plastic waste, workers load a truck under the midday sun at a recycling hub around Saris. As waste management challenges grow in the capital, the informal recycling sector plays a crucial role in collecting and repurposing tonnes of discarded plastic each day often under precarious and physically demanding conditions...

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NEW COMERS

A construction site in Casanchis stands tall announcing its presence sticking out like a sore thumb steeling the spotlight for the existing building smaller by size but bigger with stories to tell. Spanning 1,000 hectares, the Casanchis Corridor now features newly built roads, pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, children's playgrounds, sports arenas, green parks, public toilets, commercial shops, and parking areas...

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