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Oct 26 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Is Home Where the Heart is, or Where Opportunities Are?

There was a time when the allure of America captivated me, as it has for many peers chasing the famed American dream. Hollywood painted images of boundless opportunities, and I, too, imagined my future there—particularly with three uncles already r...

Jul 13 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Love the Job, Hate the Commute

I work three days a week for a half-day shift. Although it is a job that I love, the long commute from home is exhausting. There have been times when I have fallen asleep in the taxi. By the time I get to work, all I want to do is eat and rest. Thankfully, my job is engaging, which helps me to push through. For those who work six days a week to...


Jun 22 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Deadly Shortcuts Behind the Wheel

While riding the bus the other day, I noticed a young woman deeply engrossed in a phone conversation. She was recounting the story of finally getting her driver's license, vividly describing the difficult exams and the "token of appreciation" of 1,000 Br allegedly given to the instructor for "tea." She did not consider it as a bribe but I could not...


Jan 7 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Unmasking Beauty Standards Embracing Authenticity

I find myself pondering the reasons behind my inclination to straighten my hair, a process that prompts contemplation on embracing its natural state. Although I receive compliments on my curly hair, deep down, I sometimes conform to a certain standard to be considered beautiful. The imprint on the definition of beauty nudges towards certain stan...




Life Matters

Redefining Age-Gap Relationships

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I watched 'The Idea of You', a romantic comedy adapted from Robinne Lee's novel, featuring Anne Hathaway alongside Nicho...

Untapped Potential of Online Commerce

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A young woman residing in Addis Abeba, found herself captivated by the potential of online platforms to transform lives...

The Fine Line of Self-serving Prejudice

Over the weekend, I attended a wedding where my husband was one of the protocols. Despite the typical joyous occasion, the highlight of the event was a parking issue that unfolded at the venue. It was way passed the time when we arrived with the wedding crew, owing to the unpr...

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No Explanation Satisfies Violence against Children

Some of us have heard about what happened in the Bole Arabsa condominiums. Two kids were strangled and stabbed, allegedly, by the housemaid. Some people took to the streets, protesting the act and demanding justice from the government and judicial bodies. What punishment would d...

Sep 10 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3768 Views

Make Tibs, Not Minced Meat

We have all heard it said, “looks can be deceiving,” which is often used to refer to something that seems good on the outside but does not have the matching qualities the deeper we go. An external appearance can indeed be misleading. Another saying has the same meaning, “do...

Oct 9 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      6310 Views

Free Nursing Moms from Stares

Halfway into my walk the other day, I saw a lady with a long dress struggling to nurse her baby. She did not want to lift her skirt up, but her baby was crying louder every second. She had to do something, like distract the baby by giving him a pacifier. This did not work – nei...

Oct 2 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      6220 Views

The Fine Line of Self-serving Prejudice

Over the weekend, I attended a wedding where my husband was one of the protocols. Despite the typical joyous occasion, the highlight of the event was a parking issue that unfolded at the venue. It was way passed the time when we arrived with the wedding crew, owing to the unpr...

     |           |      5227 Views

No Explanation Satisfies Violence against Children

Some of us have heard about what happened in the Bole Arabsa condominiums. Two kids were strangled and stabbed, allegedly, by the housemaid. Some people took to the streets, protesting the act and demanding justice from the government and judicial bodies. What punishment would d...

Sep 10 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3768 Views

Make Tibs, Not Minced Meat

We have all heard it said, “looks can be deceiving,” which is often used to refer to something that seems good on the outside but does not have the matching qualities the deeper we go. An external appearance can indeed be misleading. Another saying has the same meaning, “do...

Oct 9 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      6310 Views

Free Nursing Moms from Stares

Halfway into my walk the other day, I saw a lady with a long dress struggling to nurse her baby. She did not want to lift her skirt up, but her baby was crying louder every second. She had to do something, like distract the baby by giving him a pacifier. This did not work – nei...

Oct 2 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      6220 Views

When Clubbing, Beware Roofies

The income gap has been rising in Ethiopia for quite a while, leading to crimes. Along with the cost of living, violence is also on the climb in cities. We hear countless stories of muggings and taxi drivers being murdered in the dead of night. There is also what many women shoul...

Sep 26 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      5195 Views

'Thank You,' the Common Expression that's Not Common

If asked to name one of the most important phrases to humankind, I would probably say ‘thank you.' Yes, that is the magic word. How much nicer would our lives be if we showed gratitude more often? Whenever I go to my friends' houses, filled with guests, everybody seems ha...

Sep 18 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3534 Views

Chew on This Industrial Material

There is a viral video on TikTok that, at first glance, seems nothing more than a cooking tutorial. But it goes on, and it shows a woman grappling with adulterated sugar spiked with some plastic derivative to cheat the scales. The woman in the video wanted to melt the sugar to...

Sep 10 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3823 Views

New Flower, Rubbish City

Last week, while taking my 20-month-old son out for a walk inside of the condominium block compound where we live, I found myself saying, “no, don't touch that” or “don't pick that up” every other minute. Then I realised that each patch of grass in the compound was decora...

Sep 4 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      4830 Views

In Pursuit of Own Company at Bars

Some of us go to a bar to get a couple of drinks, either to unwind or to enjoy our own company. Not many people get this. They assume that people should not go to a bar, or even a restaurant, to be by themselves but to socialise. Enjoying one's company may as well be done at home...

Aug 28 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3758 Views

Be Kind, Flush the Toilet: A Call to Action

On multiple occasions, I have walked into restrooms to find that somebody else before me had forgotten to flush after use. It makes me angry that I have to be the one to clean up after somebody else's mess. Some people do not seem to mind and they use the restroom regardless of w...

Aug 21 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3979 Views


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Editorial

Mercato Inferno Lays Bare Ethiopia's Vulnerabilities to Disasters

Oct 26 , 2024

When flames devoured parts of Mercato, residents watched helplessly as decades of toi...

Floating the Birr Makes It Struggle to Keep Its Head Above Water

Oct 20 , 2024

Central Bank authorities have unveiled no less than six new guidelines to fine-tune t...

With the Horn Edging to the Brink, Regional Leaders Should Extol Trust

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In his inaugural address on October 27, 2024, Taye Atseqesellasie, the fifth presiden...

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Oct 5 , 2024

Not long ago, the sight of exchange bureaus in Addis Abeba was as rare as a cloudless...

Sunday With Eden

Compromising on Child Nutrition: At What Cost?

At pediatric offices, churches, and social gatherings, I usually find myself in conve...

Magical Stories Lost in Bad Content

My 10-month-old daughter who has not been exposed to screens, has developed a keen interest in books and bedtime stories...

Life Matters

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There was a time when the allure of America captivated me, as it has for many peers c...

The Home Office Sanctuary

Working from home blurs the lines between professional and personal life. It has only been a week since I transitioned into this routine, an...

Agenda

Infrastructure Woes Derail Hosting Football Dream

Oct 27 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

Ethiopia's football scene is undergoing a transformative period, marked by ambitious...

New Bill Breaks Real Estate Brick Walls

Oct 20 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Sixty-year-old Alemnesh Nigussu had a dream—to secure three apartments for her chil...

Coffee Exporters Left Steaming as Central Bank's Forex Grind Brews Trouble

Oct 13 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

A recent directive is roiling the coffee industry, following the Central Bank's requi...

Addis Abeba University's Autonomy Shuts the Door on Brightest Minds

Oct 6 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

For as long as he could remember, 18-year-old Menase Samuel had dreamed of studying s...

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Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

Oct 6 , 2021

Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...

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Commentaries

Finance Gap Strangling Small Businesses in the Global Supply Chain

Supply chains form the backbone of international commerce, representing over half the...

Africas Green Future Starts with Debt Relief

Many countries have experienced extreme weather in one form or another this year. The...

Fineline

Leaders of the National . . .

Leaders of the National Election Board are in a charm offensive mood, of a sort. Last week, they organised a rare tour for members of the me...

When the country’s most. . .

When the country's most senior diplomats and envoys return back to their posts after two-week debriefings, they leave behind a point or two...

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HOPES HIGH - STADIUMS STILL HOLLOW

Oct 27 , 2024

Ethiopia's ambition to host the 2029 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is seen as a bold bet that contrasts with the struggling state of its dom...

Forex Policy Repeal Jolts Local Pharma Industry

Oct 27 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

The recent repeal of a 55pc foreign currency allowance for raw material imports has disrupted the pharmac...

Central Bank Turns to Private Banks to Keep Fuel Flowing

Oct 27 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has enlisted private banks to shoulder a substantial portion of the f...

Election Board Tightens the Reins on Political Parties

Oct 27 , 2024 . By BAKSA WORKU

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has implemented a sweeping hike in fees for political part...

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