BITTER BUBBLES


BITTER BUBBLES

Foam bubbles near a pedestrian sidewalk around Bole as water infiltrates beneath the asphalt layer with pockets of air causing the eerie phenomenon. While the capital was hit with untimely rainfall over the past few weeks, the bubbling is a result of cracks or gaps in the asphalt due to poor drainage around the paved surface or a combination of both. The absence of rigorous transparency when awarding public projects and poor technical skills have shaved off billions of birr in several projects across the country.

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TIMELESS COMEBACK

Unilever Ethiopia, a subsidiary of the British household name Unilever, unveiled a new line of Vaseline skincare products on Thursday, June 26, at the Sheraton Hotel. The launch featured several new scented lotions and petroleum jelly products. Unilever Ethiopia CEO Nesibu Temesgen and UK Ambassador to Ethiopia Darren Welch attended the event...


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SKY LOOP

As a part of the enormous makeover of the country, a curvacious metal object pops out around Ghion Hotel, Stadium area announcing its presence among the electric poles in the area. Huge structures like these exist around the world serving different purposes and as a country planned for smart cities, the newly upgrades hint the essence of the plan...


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DRIED WEALTH

No matter the inflation or currency swings, food stays a top priority after shelter—though both come at a high cost. Ehel Berenda in Atobis Tera, the backbone of the grain supply, waits for customers making their once-in-a-few-months bulk purchase, unless big events call for food to serve hundreds or thousands. Dried foods like grains and pulses are essential here: mainly because they can be stored well for months, and ensure families have security when times get tough...