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An Industry Grasping at Straws

An Industry Grasping at Straws

May 8 , 2021 . By BAMLAK FIKADU

For Shemisu Tahir, who owns a grocery store inside the compound of Ayat Condominium, dealing with milk suppliers is no different from sucking the blood out of a stone. Persuading the agents tasked to distribute the milk by their respective companies requires an eno...

Catering Flourishes as Traditions Fade

Catering Flourishes as Traditions Fade

April 30 , 2021 . By NEJAT AHMED

Last year, Yitayish Abebe, a mother of four, attended a family event. The occasion was one of a kind. As opposed to her usual experience, food was not served by the hosts, who were just sitting and enjoying the moment. T...

A TREND TO WATCH  Pay-TV in Ethiopia

A TREND TO WATCH  Pay-TV in Ethiopia

April 30 , 2021 . By NEJAT AHMED

Henok Mehari is a musician who founded the Mehari Brothers musical band in 2006. In addition to leading the popular musical group, which includes his siblings Robel, Lewam, and Halal, Henok is also well-known for hosting...

COVID-19 Induced Businesses Emerge

COVID-19 Induced Businesses Emerge

April 30 , 2021 . By BAMLAK FIKADU

A few months ago, Meklit Desalegn was hosting a guest from Dubai. Her guest stayed at her house for a few weeks and when his return date drew close, he took a test for COVID-19 to comply with travel...

A few months ago, Meklit Desalegn was hosting a guest from Dubai. Her...

Shifting Streams, Evolving Markets

Shifting Streams, Evolving Markets

April 30 , 2021 . By KIDIST NEKATIBEB

Stories about business ventures that have been suffering from the consequences of rising inflation, shortages in foreign currency, restrictive government policies, the slowed economy due to the Novel...

Stories about business ventures that have been suffering from the cons...

Digital Marketing Mushrooms, in Online Payment Ecosystem Vacuum

Digital Marketing Mushrooms, in Online Payment Ecosystem Vacuum

April 30 , 2021 . By KIDIST MULATU and HAWI DADHI

Long before the military conflict began in Tigray, Ahadu Promotions Plc's hunt for potential clients in the city of Meqelle was a challenge. A sprouting city with growing businesses and industries, Me...

Long before the military conflict began in Tigray, Ahadu Promotions Pl...

COVID-19 Uncertainty Leaves Wedding Industry in Limbo

COVID-19 Uncertainty Leaves Wedding Industry in Limbo

February 27 , 2021 . By NEJAT AHMED

Leul Gebrue and Eskedar Nigussie are co-owners of Romi Vello & Makeup, a shop in the Kotebe area that rents out bridal dresses and suits and provides makeup services. From April 2020 until Septemb...

Leul Gebrue and Eskedar Nigussie are co-owners of Romi Vello & Mak...

In Wake of Delivery Delays, Taxi Buyers Grow Weary

In Wake of Delivery Delays, Taxi Buyers Grow Weary

February 20 , 2021 . By HAWI DADHI

To say that the rise in popularity of meter-taxi and ride-hailing services in recent years has disrupted the traditional cab-hailing industry is an understatement. Drivers of the long-serving Lada tax...

To say that the rise in popularity of meter-taxi and ride-hailing serv...