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Language's the Great Communicator

Feb 19 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1317 Views

A conversation between two women of different lingo-cultural groups, ages and religions surprised me. At first, I though...

Smoking Bad, Smokers Automatically Not

Feb 12 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1562 Views

On a commute in public transportation, a driver pointed to a woman smoking in the car. I thought it was only the man who...

Body Shaming, Dawn to Dusk

Women throughout ages have been adored, criticised, shamed and even objectified for their bodies. Almost all women want to feel comfortable in their skin. But it is a common phenomenon to see women being shamed for their bodies on the streets of Addis Abeba. There is always so...

Feb 5 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1117 Views

Thick Line between Self Confidence, Aggrandisement

We have all met someone who talks a lot about what they do and what they plan to do. They usually claim to be experts in their field, do not differentiate between personal and business matters, and are very open, pouring their hearts out. Unfortunately, most of the time, they are...

Jan 29 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1425 Views

Vacillate Only with Principles

There is a popular saying in Ethiopia. It goes, “esuma aquam yelewim,” referring to a person without a firm stance on a given issue. These people are often portrayed as standing for nothing and falling for everything. It is considered a shortcoming as people are expected to l...

Jan 22 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1120 Views

Right Order Comes Down to Pen, Paper

In many high school and college movies, it is not hard to find characters doing part-time waitressing jobs, mainly so they could pay for college. Watching these movies in my childhood, I linked being a waiter with being financially independent. There were scenes when these kids w...

Jan 15 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1306 Views

Body Shaming, Dawn to Dusk

Women throughout ages have been adored, criticised, shamed and even objectified for their bodies. Almost all women want to feel comfortable in their skin. But it is a common phenomenon to see women being shamed for their bodies on the streets of Addis Abeba. There is always so...

Feb 5 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1117 Views

Thick Line between Self Confidence, Aggrandisement

We have all met someone who talks a lot about what they do and what they plan to do. They usually claim to be experts in their field, do not differentiate between personal and business matters, and are very open, pouring their hearts out. Unfortunately, most of the time, they are...

Jan 29 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1425 Views

Vacillate Only with Principles

There is a popular saying in Ethiopia. It goes, “esuma aquam yelewim,” referring to a person without a firm stance on a given issue. These people are often portrayed as standing for nothing and falling for everything. It is considered a shortcoming as people are expected to l...

Jan 22 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1120 Views

Right Order Comes Down to Pen, Paper

In many high school and college movies, it is not hard to find characters doing part-time waitressing jobs, mainly so they could pay for college. Watching these movies in my childhood, I linked being a waiter with being financially independent. There were scenes when these kids w...

Jan 15 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1306 Views

Price of Loyalty Shouldn't be Social Ill

I am often accused of taking sides with the underdog. Perhaps I feel they deserve it as not many people side with them. At the same time, for as long as I can remember, I have taken sides with strangers instead of family members. They would be mad at me and question my loyalty t...

Jan 7 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1315 Views

Selfish Parents, Chukur's Children

I was at home the other day when I heard children downstairs in our building shouting and playing. It was nothing ordinary, but what they were saying caught my ears. “Yamach abatachin, chukur betachin,” they were chanting. Yamachis the name of a character who became the...

Jan 1 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1160 Views

Clothes: the Cheap, Classy Way

Whenever I find myself worrying about what to wear, Khalil Gibran's quote on clothes comes to my mind. In his book The Prophet, he describes it this way: “Your clothes conceal much of your beauty, yet they hide not the unbeautiful. And though you seek in garments the freedom...

Dec 25 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1572 Views

Only Thing to Fear's Fear of Paperwork

My husband, being a techie, works on various projects aimed at technology and youth, mostly for free. He wants to contribute to the next generation of Ethiopians becoming tech entrepreneurs and wants the country to become the technology hub of Africa. It may sound farfetched, as...

Dec 19 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1753 Views

Eternal Vigilance's the Price of Motherhood

Almost every mother has that soft spot for their children, turning them to control freaks. Even those women who, like myself, did not think they would be over-protective mothers found themselves becoming one. I have become the kind of mom who would, if she could, put her children...

Dec 11 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1158 Views

Tale of the Professional Commuter

Someone who uses a taxi as often as I do has many stories to tell. For instance, it often stands out for me how much of a risk taxi drivers like to take. It is unnerving to watch them drive confidently in narrow lanes racing big trucks and cement mixers, cutting lines, and nearly...

Dec 4 , 2021      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1164 Views


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Editorial

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Jan 21 , 2023

Eyob Tekalign, state minister for Finance, took to social media platforms last week t...

Giving Ethiopia’s Tactical Peace Strategic Substance

Jan 14 , 2023

The longing for normalcy and a semblance of individual and collective security in Eth...

Worldview May Drive the Administrations' Warped Priorities

Jan 7 , 2023

The hallmark of Ethiopia's contemporary leaders could be a fascination with grandeur...

Corruption Alarms Need Serious Measures

Dec 31 , 2022

A change of guards in 2018 gave Ethiopians hope for better circumstances from the pre...

Sunday With Eden

The Power of Unlearning Chaos and Claiming Responsibility

Those who think all parents could be good examples at all times should look no furthe...

Judging the Hypocrisy of Court House Trauma

I have never met anyone who appreciated court proceedings. It has become a traumatic...

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The Cost of Truth in Relationships

I found myself in an awkward situation one of the days last week. The plan was to have lunch with two of my friends, but one of them was fas...

The Endless Quest for Control

I have had the chance to discourse with my psychologist friends, who told me about their experience with many clients with anxiety and othe...

Agenda

Car Market Steer

Jan 21 , 2023 . By DANIEL METAFERIA

One fine mid-morning last week, Imran Muhedin, 36, visited the Ethio Credit Systems (ECS) showroom to buy a 2020 model Suzuki Dzire vehicle...

It's One After the Other

Jan 14 , 2023 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

Kalkidan, 36, a mother of two, makes a daily commute from her home around Ayat Tafo to the Amist Kilo area (covering 18Km) where she works....

Sagged Holiday Market Grips Capital

Jan 7 , 2023 . By RAHEL BOGALE

One of the largest open markets, Shola Gebeya near the Megenagna area, was not radiating its usual ora. Shola is one of the largest trade hu...

Bring Own Fluids: Hospitals Tell Patients

Jan 1 , 2023 . By RAHEL BOGALE

Tikur Anbesa Hospital has a cancer treatment centre on the ground floor. Medical professionals busy thems...

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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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Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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Commentaries

Privation Translates to Opportunity

The past year has been challenging for Africa. After a hopeful 2021, during which the...

Debasing the Birr: A Delicate Balance

The policy decision to devalue the Birr against a basket of major currencies can be p...

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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THE WEDDING BELLS TO RING LOUD

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Venerated Institutions Get New, Younger Chiefs

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Two federal offices of the highest stature saw newly appointed young leaders installed last week. Parliam...