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PRIME PUZZLES

A once-vibrant Edna Mall sits empty around the Bole Medhanealem area. The seven-storey complex spanning 2000Sqm has three cinemas, which used to attract hundreds daily for the latest movie releases. The Mall was put up for auction by the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) three years ago, with Chinese firm East Steel Plc emerging as the highest bidder with 810 million Br. Employee compensations, tax issues, and court disputes have all colluded to prevent the reopening of the entertainment hub. The 16-year-old establishment was built by Tekleberhan Ambaye Construction Plc (TACON).

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BRIGHT BRIDGE

A newly constructed pedestrian crossing awaits its opening on Adwa Street in bustling Piassa, adjacent to Ras Mekonnen Bridge. The modern addition, part of the city's corridor development projects, spans the Banteyiketu River, which originates from Mount Entoto and winds its way through the heart of Addis Abeba, passing Ambassador Theatre and Peacock Park before merging with the Kebena River to form the Bulbula River. ...

TAX TANGLES

The bustling Merkato houses street vendors on every parcel of land available. Around Tana Market, diverse materials are being sold, from coils of thick cables to various lifting and rigging equipment, including chains and turnbuckles. The area experienced an uneasy period last week owing to a tax enforcement initiative clamping down on under-invoicing by merchants. The aim was to gather increased revenue for the government and formalize business operations. ...

WATER WAIT

A group of people gather around a water distribution point in rural Arba Minch. The long row of yellow jerry cans await their turn in the lush and green surrounding area. Such scenes are a routine part of daily life in communities where access to water is managed through a communal distribution system, displaying the challenges and communal efforts involved in accessing clean water in rural areas. ...

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