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When Pension Funds Nap Inflation Steals the Blanket

May 3 , 2025.

Pensioners have learned, rather painfully, the gulf between a figure on a passbook and a loaf of bread. A monthly allowance of 5,000Br (about 38 dolla...




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Climate Action Requires Debt Relief

Today's global economic turmoil is not only about trade. As G20 finance ministers gat...

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Leaders of the National . . .

Leaders of the National Election Board are in a charm offensive mood, of a sort. Last week, they organised a rare tour for members of the me...

When the country’s most. . .

When the country's most senior diplomats and envoys return back to their posts after two-week debriefings, they leave behind a point or two...

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State Enterprises from Oracles to Apprentices

Dec 22 , 2024 . By TIZITA SHEWAFERAW

Charged with transforming colossal state-owned enterprises into modern and competitiv...

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Rising Costs, Inflation Threaten Insurance Industry

Aug 18 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Although predictable Yonas Zerihun's job in the ride-hailing service is not immune to...

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BREWING DISCONTENT

Jul 28 , 2024 . By TIZITA SHEWAFERAW

Unhabitual, perhaps too many, Samuel Gebreyohannes, 38, used to occasionally enjoy a couple of beers at breakfast. However, he recently swit...

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Electric Vehicle Push Leaves Investors in the Lurch

Jul 13 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Investors who rely on tractors, trucks, and field vehicles for commuting, transporting commodities, and f...

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Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

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Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...

2020 in Posterity

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TIGRAY VOTES DESPITE "NULL & VOID" THREAT

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IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION  

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PM Abiy Ahmed (PhD) at a Gala Dinner Called for the Awarding of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize

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Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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Sunday With Eden

Is Struggle the Secret Ingredient in Parenting?

In an age obsessed with convenience and instant gratification, parenting stands at a...

When the Lens Crosses a Line

Over two years ago, on our first wedding anniversary, my husband and I wanted to do something meaningful. We decided to recreate our wedding...

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Less Stuff, More Life

There is a little thrill that comes with buying something new, the excitement of having the means, walking out with a bag in hand. That mome...

The House That Deceit Built

A strange paradox continues to surface: what might happen if lying were to vanish entirely from human life? If all communication were filter...

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OROMIA BANK LAUNCHES 'MILKII' APP TO JOIN DIGITAL FUEL RACE

May 3 , 2025

Oromia International Bank introduced a new digital fuel-payment app, "Milkii," allowi...

Regulators Turn Up the Heat on Banks to Brace Capital Ratio Shake-Up

May 4 , 2025 . By AKSAH ITALO

Key Takeaways: Banks face new capital rules complying with Basel II/III intern...

PENSIONERS BUCKLE UNDER PRESSURE

May 4 , 2025

Pensioners face harsh economic realities, their retirement payments swiftly eroded by inflation and spiralling living costs. They struggle d...

Postal Giants New Venture Pressures Street-Level Drafters to Fold

Key Takeaways Ethiopost's new document drafting services, initiated in partnership with DARS, aspir...