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FAMILY BUSINESSES STRUGGLE FRAGILE LEGACIES

Sep 22 , 2024

FAMILY BUSINESSES STRUGGLE FRAGILE LEGACIES

When her father died suddenly in 2008, Heleanna Georgalis found herself at the helm of Moplaco Trading Plc, a venerable...

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Editors' Pick

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...

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, transportin...

Study Reveals Higher Education Quality Crisis, Calls for Reform

Jul 13 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

The cracks in Ethiopia's higher education system were laid bare during a synthesis re...

Authority Bets on Price Adjustment Manual to Tackle Construction Delays

Jul 13 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Construction authorities have unveiled a price adjustment implementation manual for s...

Commentaries

In Military Coups, Chaos Era, the African Union Struggles to Stay Relevant

For several years, the African Union (AU) has wrestled with political transitions in...

Sep 21 , 2024 . By Solomon A. Derso (PhD)

The IMF Must End Its Destructive Surcharges

A group of 22 financially distressed countries, including Pakistan and Ukraine, has b...

Sep 21 , 2024 Joseph E. Stiglitz and Kevin P. Gallagher

Fineline

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...

Editorial

The Civil Service Gets a Pay Boost, But Inflation Laughs Last

Sep 21 , 2024

A nurse in Addis Abeba shares a cramped one-room apartment with three colleagues. Her...

Drowning in Budget Gap, Universities Chase Autonomy. Can They Afford It?

Sep 14 , 2024

Successive regimes share a common legacy: a deep-seated commitment to education as a...

The Road Ahead Remains Difficult. So Are Rewards for Getting It Right Profound

Sep 8 , 2024

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's (PhD) visit to China last week could mark a watershed mom...

Addis Abeba's Gleaming Makeover Shouldn't Leave the Vulnerable Behind

Sep 1 , 2024

Addis Abeba's skyline is being dramatically altered. Once characterised by unremarkab...

Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

Oct 6 , 2021

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

Jan 5 , 2021

TIGRAY VOTES DESPITE "NULL & VOID" THREAT

Sep 9 , 2020

IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION

Dec 14 , 2019

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

May 6 , 2019

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Apr 26 , 2019

Sunday With Eden

Natural Birth, Ultimate Test of Womanhood?

Women face intense scrutiny regarding their birth choices, particularly those who hav...

Sep 21 , 2024 . By Eden Sahle

It's 30 for a Reason... Or Is It?

I recently witnessed a candid exchange between parents and their adult daughter, now in her early 30s. Their advice was direct—she needed...

Sep 14 , 2024 . By Eden Sahle

Life Matters

Entrepreneurship for Unemployed Graduates

This year is a significant milestone as my son begins school, bringing me excitement and anticipation. Wh...

Sep 21 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Cultivating Reason Amidst Weeds of Emotion

I am not one to engage in New Year's resolutions. However, I do believe in acknowledging the aspects of...

Sep 14 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

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