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Sep 23 , 2023 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

Evolving Dynamics of Domestic Travels

Fikresilassie Tsegaye, 34, is an architect by profession, who has seen his favourite holiday pastime grow into a lucrative side hustle over the past couple of years. He organises trips to different parts of the country, compelled by the authentic experience during his trip to celebrate Epiphany i...

Sep 23 , 2023 . By Yasmin Nesre

The Allure of Screens Trending Media Culture

Kulen Ibrahim's home grows eerily quiet at night as her three boys become engrossed in Amharic cartoons on the screen. The family resides in a high-rise apartment, which limits their children's interaction with neighbourhood kids along with their exposure to local languages. Their mother, who resorted to a 250 Br a month subscription for Canal+ Ethiopia following the advice of teachers who recognised that the boys were handicapped in the Amharic language, is pleased with the results. Amongst a vast selection of local television and radio stations, the package offers nine channels for Amh...


Sep 23 , 2023 . By AKSAH ITALO

Novel Sector Dawns on Postpartum Care

A month into giving birth to her fourth son, 29-year-old Shewaye Desalegn longs for the caress and attention of her mother, who provided three months-long postpartum care when she brought the other children into the world. The conflict in Amhara Regional State has prevented her mother from making the 500KM journey from the Wollo area, placing the responsibilities on her husband who has limited awareness of the needs. Although he tried to assist with cleaning, cooking and nursing, his efforts could not bring Shewaye satisfaction. "His lack of experience is evident," she said. A dawnin...


Sep 10 , 2023 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

A Culinary Relic: Addis's Fading Raw Meat Delights

A narrow alley around the Piassa area called 'Doro Maneqia' used to be a bustling hotspot for meat aficionados who flock to the area in search of affordable beefy delicacies. While the once crowded street no longer has the glory with more butcheries opening up across the city, a string of 13 spots are lined up fetching customers right off the street. Most establishments are three decades old at least while some even stretch back to half a century. Tsegaye Tadesse Butchery, a four-decade-old cosy shack that is preferred by customers for its 'Kitfo' at 1000 Br a kilogram, is seeing toug...

Feature

Sep 10 , 2023

Fresh Strokes In Urban Aesthetics

On a sunlit afternoon three weeks ago, Misikir Abera, a.k.a MOX, was putting the finishing touches on a piece he so painstakingly worked on for the prior 10 days. Masked and wielding a brush, the 28-y...

Sep 10 , 2023

Sundown Melodies Swinging Back And Forth

An unprecedented public demand has event organisers changing their course of live performances slated for New Year's Eve prompted by a call from leaders of a major religious institution to their follo...

Sep 10 , 2023

City Projects Slated for Full Force Operation in the New Year

Underground Traffic Management Center The smart traffic management centre around the Megenagna area is under construction with a one billion Birr budget financed from the World Bank. Built by the C...

Sep 10 , 2023

SPARKLE & SPICE

Dechassa Bulti: Medical Doctor A general practitioner at Zewditu Memorial Hospital for six years, Dechassa is a Medical Director. He loves his job and manages his finances by cutting back on "luxu...

Sep 2 , 2023

Phoenix Maidens

The laughter of ambitious Ethiopian women diaspora from the Middle East echoes through the halls of the fourth floor of the Helen Building around the Lideta area. The beaming faces of 203 women who ta...

Jul 15 , 2023

Summer Offerings as School Year Wraps Up

Freshly turned 18-year-old Alador Fitsum has been head over heels in sports since childhood. Growing up in a family of football enthusiasts, he was fortunate to spend most of his breaks outdoors. A...

Jun 24 , 2023

Parched City Relies on Water Trucks to Quench Unmet Thirst

Kidist Dessie, 28, is a mother of one that lives in a condominium around the Yeka Abado area. As a mother to an infant, the daily consumptions had forced Kidist to resort to informal delivery services...

Apr 22 , 2023

Persistent Price Increase Strangles Holiday Consumers

Abdulkarim Murad, 23, vehemently bargains the price of sandals with the vibrant vendor that matches the energy while simultaneously dealing with many customers. He arrived at the Merkato area with pla...

Apr 22 , 2023

Surprise Plans Transform to Businesses

Creating unforgettable memories with her siblings and closest friends has always been a dream of Ruth Samuel who is in her early 20s. She is the cheerful one who is always up for buying gifts and cele...

Apr 15 , 2023

ACOUSTIC GEMS

Ethio-jazz has been embraced by many contemporary musicians, both within Ethiopia and beyond its borders. A unique blend of traditional Ethiopian melodies, Western jazz, and Latin rhythms, it first em...

Apr 15 , 2023

Jazzing the Breezy Nights

A classic yet alluring, calm yet vibrant space rests at the heart of the Kazanchis area, the sovereign republic as the long-time residents refer to it, where performing art comes to life. It seems...

Apr 15 , 2023

Hotels Case:Losing Aesthetics to Modern Structures

Biherawi area streets are marked with antique buildings and modern structural designs. An orange-coloured five-storey building with a big blue sign that reads Ethiopia Hotel lettered on top lies ac...

Apr 15 , 2023

Fatigued Exhibition Scenes Agitate Vendors

The days of holiday bazaars creating an opportunity for vendors and shoppers to get the best out of the trade seems to be left behind as the last week prior to Easter holiday saw the gates of Addis Ab...

Apr 15 , 2023

Uncensored Motivation Calls for Demarcation

Embarking on ancient wisdom that was hidden in plain sight during the lowest point of life is a backstory cited by motivational speakers or self-help gurus. Ethiopia is not immune to the motivation...

Apr 15 , 2023

A Moment with Haleluya TekleTsadik

ALL-GIRLS SCHOOL Haleluya TekleTsadik: I can say that Nativity Girls School was the foundation for my music career. Learning in an all-girls school has given me the confidence to go on stage and pe...

Mar 11 , 2023

Welfare through Intermittent Fasting

Martha Getachew had struggled with her weight ever since attaining 40 years old. Her gradual weight gain coupled with insensitive comments from others triggered her. The mother of two longed for a...


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