COVID-19: Through a Camera Lens and Beyond

Small-Scale Importers Ditch Dubai for Turkey

Small-Scale Importers Ditch Dubai for Turkey

January 16 , 2021 . By EMRAKEL SILESHI

The chaotic traffic and crowded walkways in the Gurd Shola neighbourhood can be difficult to manoeuvre for shoppers. The bustle also makes it tough to get a good look at any o...

The Different Shades of an Economy

The Different Shades of an Economy

January 2 , 2021 . By MAYA MISIKIR 

A kaleidoscopic butterfly on a large white flag had adorned the Bira Biro Festival venue at Ghion Hotel for three consecutive years since 2017. The music event, named after the Amharic word for "butterfly," runs from midday to midnight with thousands in attendance...

Amidst Pandemic, Christmas Bazaar Reappears

Amidst Pandemic, Christmas Bazaar Reappears

January 2 , 2021 . By HAWI DADHI

Latecomer vendors are running around trying to set up their shops before working hours come to an end and shoppers begin to flood in. Others are eagerly calling on passersby, enticing them to buy their goods, most of whi...

Despite Dubious Credentials, Hair Transplant Business Flourishes

Despite Dubious Credentials, Hair Transplant Business Flourishes

January 3 , 2021 . By HAWI DADHI

The morning of December 10, 2020, saw the usual flurry of activity at Très Bien Dermatology Speciality Clinic, one of the pioneers of hair transplant services in Ethiopia. Men of different ages were...

The morning of December 10, 2020, saw the usual flurry of activity at...

Pandemic Pushes Activate Button for Innovation

Pandemic Pushes Activate Button for Innovation

November 21 , 2020 . By HAGOS GEBREAMLAK

Abel Hailu was a second-year student when the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic set foot in Ethiopia in early 2020. He was studying at the machine department at Misrak Polytechnic College, one of...

Abel Hailu was a second-year student when the Novel Coronavirus (COVID...

Attempt to Address Transportation Problems Throws Everyone Off

Attempt to Address Transportation Problems Throws Everyone Off

October 31 , 2020 . By BEMENET WONDEWOSSEN

Before Addis Abeba woke up on a morning two weeks ago, one of the capital’s largest bus terminals, Autobus Tera, was already bustling. Starting from 5:00am, the terminal located on Fit. Habte Giorgi...

Before Addis Abeba woke up on a morning two weeks ago, one of the capi...

Local E-Commerce Industry Making up for Lost Time

Local E-Commerce Industry Making up for Lost Time

October 25 , 2020 . By HAGOS GEBREAMLAK

After moving to Addis Abeba a year and a half ago, Abiy Selassie was genuinely surprised at the lack of foot traffic while visiting shopping malls in the capital. He was in Century Mall and saw few...

After moving to Addis Abeba a year and a half ago, Abiy Selassie was g...

Small Local Business Perseveres, Rain or Shine

Small Local Business Perseveres, Rain or Shine

October 17 , 2020 . By BEMENET WONDEWOSSEN

Jennet Lemma, who is among the 50 African innovators highlighted in the September online edition of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa's magazine, was born and raised in the capital. The second eldest of...

Jennet Lemma, who is among the 50 African innovators highlighted in th...