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Innovative Solution Alleviates Busiest Road Congestion

Innovative Solution Alleviates Busiest Road Congestion

March 2 , 2019 . By NOEL MINWAGAW

Robel Adanne, a third-year biology student at Addis Abeba University College of Natural Sciences, lives around Meri Loqe in Yeka district about 12 Km from his campus. To re...

Whiteboard Sales by Street Vendors Dismay Stationary Stores

Whiteboard Sales by Street Vendors Dismay Stationary Stores

February 23 , 2019 . By MADEBO GIRMA

For Almaz Nigusse, a grandmother in her 60s, the education of her grandchildren is her prime responsibility. Recently, she found herself haggling for a price with Alemayehu...

Banks Clamour to Entice Unbanked

Banks Clamour to Entice Unbanked

February 16 , 2019 . By TEMESGEN MULUGETA

Aklilu Ayenew, born in Wolaita Sodo and in his mid-20s, has been selling consumable products at his spot located near the National Theatre on Gambia Street. Working as a street vendor of biscuits, gum, candy and mobile cards for almost a year, Aklilu earns nearl...

Music Composing Business Blooms, Despite Hurdles

Music Composing Business Blooms, Despite Hurdles

For a young man, born and raised in a military family, a career in the music industry may be unimaginable. Abel Paulos (Nadew), a music composer, has air force officers as a father, Paulos Getachew...

For a young man, born and raised in a military family, a career in the...

E-Gov Struggles to Steady Amid Stumbles

E-Gov Struggles to Steady Amid Stumbles

February 2 , 2019 . By MADEBO GIRMA

Minilik Tesfaye, a graduate of Adama Science & Technology University in computer science, owns a year and a half old text messaging service  company, Highest Technology Plc. Last month he was...

Minilik Tesfaye, a graduate of Adama Science & Technology Universi...

Engineering Opportunity Scheme Trips

Engineering Opportunity Scheme Trips

January 26 , 2019 . By BERHANE HAILEMARIAM

Last month Melaku Feleke, a 40-year-old entrepreneur who is in the process of obtaining a building permit for a new house, was at Bole District administrative office in Megenagna, near AMCE. With p...

Last month Melaku Feleke, a 40-year-old entrepreneur who is in the pro...

BALE UNDER PRESSURE

BALE UNDER PRESSURE

January 12 , 2019 . By KALAEB GIRMA

Jemal Abdella, a traditional subsistence farmer and cattle herder, followed the footsteps of his father as have generations of settlers in Bale Mountains National Park, located 400Km southeast of Addi...

Jemal Abdella, a traditional subsistence farmer and cattle herder, fol...

Teff Company Enters Global Markets, Wins Awards

Teff Company Enters Global Markets, Wins Awards

January 5 , 2019 . By BERHANE HAILEMARIAM

Yonas Ademassu, married with two children, hails from the small hamlet of Jiga, Gojam Zone of Amhara Regional State. His early childhood was spent in the rocky lowlands of southern Gojam helping ou...

Yonas Ademassu, married with two children, hails from the small hamlet...