LUSH LEEWAYS


LUSH LEEWAYS

A neatly tucked green area around the National Theatre receives renovations as part of a city-wide revamp. Addis Abeba has been glistening ever more green over the past four years as waves of new parks adorn the concrete pavements. Around 41 million trees have been planted across the capital last year. While a fleet of dedicated employees water these plants, nearly 1.7 million residents in the capital receive water only twice a week. The capital's water supply falls short of the residents' daily demand by nearly 500,000 cubic meters.


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CAPITAL BRIDGES

Tilahun Kassahun (PhD), CEO of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange shares a joyful moment with government executives. He is joined by Angela Rayner, UK Deputy Prime Minister, Hana Tehelku, director general of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, and Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, at the ESX headquarters in Nile Building. They celebrated the UK government's support in establishing the Exchange, which included a 760,000-dollar (600,000-UK pound) contribution via FSD Africa for a technical advi...


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BIKE BRIGADE

A row of bicycles parked on the side of a street in the Gofa condominium complex look set to make their next delivery run. This method of delivery is often chosen for its efficiency in navigating through traffic, its environmental benefits, and its cost-effectiveness. Further, research indicates that frequent cyclists can save up to 45pc of their monthly household income compared to those using public transport...


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ROOTED WALLS

A tree growing on the grounds of the Hilton Addis hotel compound has the consolation of not being cut down. According to Global Forest Watch, from 2001 to 2023, Addis Abeba lost 365hct of tree cover, representing a 49pc decrease. Likely a Ficus species, known for extensive or invasive roots, the tree has integrated into the inside wall of the 56-year-old hotel. Fig trees are commonly found in various regions around the world and are admired for their tenacity and ability to thrive in challenging...