GREEN STAGE


GREEN STAGE

The former podium that was used for many public events in Meskel Square now is turned into a green balcony with various plants growing in cases. The country embarked on the Green Legacy initiative five years ago, planting trees in mass every rainy season. The initiative is primed for funding worth billions, with a bill proposing the establishment of a special fund, presented to parliament. If approved the fund is expected to provide sustainable domestic financing for green legacy initiatives and the restoration of degraded land.  


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BRIGHT BRIDGE

A newly constructed pedestrian crossing awaits its opening on Adwa Street in bustling Piassa, adjacent to Ras Mekonnen Bridge. The modern addition, part of the city's corridor development projects, spans the Banteyiketu River, which originates from Mount Entoto and winds its way through the heart of Addis Abeba, passing Ambassador Theatre and Peacock Park before merging with the Kebena River to form the Bulbula River. ...


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TAX TANGLES

The bustling Merkato houses street vendors on every parcel of land available. Around Tana Market, diverse materials are being sold, from coils of thick cables to various lifting and rigging equipment, including chains and turnbuckles. The area experienced an uneasy period last week owing to a tax enforcement initiative clamping down on under-invoicing by merchants. The aim was to gather increased revenue for the government and formalize business operations. ...


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WATER WAIT

A group of people gather around a water distribution point in rural Arba Minch. The long row of yellow jerry cans await their turn in the lush and green surrounding area. Such scenes are a routine part of daily life in communities where access to water is managed through a communal distribution system, displaying the challenges and communal efforts involved in accessing clean water in rural areas. ...


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