FUEL-FREE TAXI


FUEL-FREE TAXI

Around CMC, two men haul heavy sacks atop their heads and shoulders, choosing the grueling burden over costly transport fares. The spike in fuel prices has pushed vehicle costs beyond reach, turning a simple journey into a heavy load carried step by step. Their weary figures tell a story of stubborn resilience, bearing weight not just in sacks but in the relentless climb of daily expenses, proving how far people will go to keep moving forward, no matter the cost.  

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DIGITAL DETOUR

A sign advertising the Telebirr mobile payment service hangs inside a taxi, promising passengers a seamless, cashless fare experience. QR codes, Merchant IDs, and Operator IDs offer multiple ways to pay if only the network held up. In a city racing toward "cashless" status, many can't help but chuckle at the idea of tapping phones in beat-up, overcrowded taxis where connectivity is as wobbly as the suspension. Modern finance meets old-school transport, with results that are, at best, aspirationa...


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COMMUNITY LIFT

From left: Fekadu Beshah, Heineken Ethiopia Sustainability & CSR Manager; Shewit Kebede, Social Impact Ambassador; Tolawak Feyissa, Koye Feche District Mayor's Office; and William Mills, Heineken Ethiopia Corporate Affairs Director, cut the inaugural ribbon at the launch of new homes. Heineken Ethiopia built houses for over 45 households in Koye Feche Sub-district, Sheger City, Oromia, empowering communities through dairy, cattle, and poultry farming initiatives...


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PIPE LIFE

A pipe around Filwuha offers a refuge. Among a towering stack of Reinforced Concrete Drainage Pipes, a small space has been claimed as a home. The makeshift shelter inside one of the pipes contains a simple bed of blankets on a wooden board and a pair of worn-out sneakers, providing a glimpse into a life of resilience and illustrating a powerful image of survival in a harsh setting. A few scattered belongings hint at the daily struggle to meet basic needs. The contrast between the cold concrete...