Bad News for the World’s Poorest

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...

Governor Mamo Tests Transparency. Will It Pass a Test of Time?

Apr 20 , 2024

In a departure from its traditionally opaque practices, the National Bank of Ethiopia...

Policy Espresso Demands a Strong Brew to Transform Negative Dynamic

Apr 13 , 2024

In the hushed corridors of the legislative house on Lorenzo Te'azaz Road (Arat Kilo)...

Blundered CBE Plunders Privacy Naming, Blaming and Shaming for a Glitch's Recovery

Apr 6 , 2024

In a rather unsettling turn of events, the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (C...

Central Bank Tries Monetary Gymnastic Dodging Pitfalls, with the IMF as Its Reluctant Coach

Mar 30 , 2024

Ethiopian authorities find themselves at a crossroads in the shadow of a global econo...

FACING THE CREDITORS!

Apr 20 , 2024

Ethiopia's economic reform negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in their fourth round, taking place in Washington, D...

NBE Skeptical about Melaku Fenta's Bid to Retain Amhara Bank Chairmanship

Apr 20 , 2024 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

An undercurrent of controversy surrounds the appointment of founding members of Amhara Bank after regulat...

Promised Homes Turn to Paper Castles In Addis Abeba, a Housing Plan Builds Frustration Instead

An ambitious cooperative housing initiative designed to provide thousands with affordable homes is mired...

Taxing Flavors Squeeze 'Juice' Industry

Apr 20 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Ethiopia's juice manufacturers confront formidable economic challenges following the reclassification of...