Autonomy in Decision-Making

Realty Roulette

Feb 24 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

Abel Yeshitila, a real estate developer with a 12-year track record, finds himself unable to sell homes in his latest venture. Despite slash...

A Tooth Extraction for Growth, with the IMF as Dentist

Feb 10 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

In his last week's address to Parliament, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) painted a picture of an economy...

Is Ethiopia Drifting into a Diplomatic Abyss?

Jan 7 , 2024

In the realm of international finance and diplomacy, few cities hold the distinction that Addis Abeba doe...

PEELING BACK LAYERS

Sep 30 , 2023 . By AKSAH ITALO

On a chilly morning outside Ke'Geberew Market, Yeshi Chane, a 35-year-old mother cradling her seven-month-old baby, stands amidst the throng...

Autonomy in Action: Will Mamo Mihretu Redefine the Central Bank?

Jun 29 , 2024

In a spirited bid for autonomy, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), under its younge...

From Waning Inflation to Fiscal Strain, Budget Bill Walks Between Hope, Affliction

Jun 22 , 2024

Ethiopia's economic reality is a study in contrasts. Positive signs, such as declinin...

Will Ambitious Liberalisation Drown in a Sea of Bureaucratic Ineptitude, Corruption?

Jun 15 , 2024

The Central Bank has tabled a draft banking proclamation to commercial bank executive...

Sky-High Interest Rates, Fiscal Folly Uncover Deep Economic Distress

Jun 8 , 2024

Ethiopia's businesses face an increasingly arduous task in securing loans, as capital...

GLITS, GAINS, AND PAINS!

Jun 29 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Addis Abeba's boulevard - Africa Avenue (Bole Road) and surrounding districts - are undergoing a facelift frenzy, driven by ambitious urban...

Tigray State Makes Desperate Plea

The situation in the Tigray Regional State remains dire, with profound economic crises exacerbating the humanitarian needs stemming from the...

How a Family Salvages Habesha Cement, Kindles Promise for Shareholders

Jun 29 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

In a stunning comeback, Habesha Cement S.C. has defied a decade-long struggle to post its first profitabl...

Higher Education Under Budget Squeeze, Infrastructure Woes During Reform Push

Jun 29 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

The federal budget bill, edging towards a monumental trillion Birr, has sparked heated contention as it p...