FORTUNE+ VIDEO JOBS SPONSORED CONTENTS FORTUNE AUDIO TRADE AFRICA new

COVID-19 UPDATES: All the stories and commentaries on Coronavirus, in one place
We thank INTERNEWS for collaborating with us on this project.


SAVE THE CHURCH

See more

LOOSE SIGN

See more

EDIBLE OIL CEREMONY

See more

Jigjiga Bypass Asphalt Road Construction Launches

See more--

Radar

Jigjiga Bypass Asphalt Road Construction Launches

June 12 , 2021

A local constructor started the construction of the Jigjiga-Bypass asphalt concrete road in the Somali Regional State. The launching ceremony of the construction of road...

Berhan Bank Introduces m-POS Service

June 12 , 2021

Berhan Bank has taken a step in availing cashless services following the launch of a mobile POS (m-POS) service in collaboration with Santim Pay last week. An m-POS is a...

Parliament Legislates Capital Market Establishment Bill

June 12 , 2021

Parliament has legislated a bill that allows for the establishment of a capital market during a regular session held on June 10, 2021.  The nation's first securities exchange, where traders can buy and sell securities such as company stocks and bond...

Soufflet to Start Production

June 12 , 2021

Soufflet Malt Ethiopia S.C. is set to begin production at its barley malting plant in Addis Abeba's Bole Lemi II Industrial Park in the coming weeks. The installation of...

Ministry, Private Banks Sign Electronic Tax Agreement

June 12 , 2021

The Ministry of Revenues signed an agreement to establish an electronic tax payment system with four private commercial banks – Awash, Dashen, Hibret and Berhan – on...

COLOUR TO THE TIRE

June 5 , 2021

Who says that tire shops can not be colourful? Most automobile repair and car wash shops are unique for their greased look and chemical smells. This one in Wello Sefer wants to buck the trend, boasting some vegetation and bright coloured tires for decoration – though...

Parliament Ratifies Law Firm Establishment Bill

June 12 , 2021

During a regular session held on June 10, 2021, parliament unanimously approved a bill that allows for the establishment of law firms. This is a major departure from the...

House of Federation to Lead Tax Distribution

June 12 , 2021

A proclamation drafted by the House of Federation and approved by parliament last week has concluded that an office under the former is to oversee the government's activi...

Board Sets Separate Election Dates, 2.5 Months Apart

June 12 , 2021

The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced that voters will be casting their votes on two separate dates, two and a half months apart. Going forward wi...

UK Relaxes Travel Restrictions

June 5 , 2021

The United Kingdom has announced that direct flights from Ethiopia to England will be able to commence beginning June 8, 2021, over two months after Ethiopia was placed o...

ROCKY TRUCK

June 5 , 2021

A low-bed truck is loaded with rocks that are to be used for construction purposes. The rocks are not fitted in place, just placed on the truck. It is taking a turn to the main road on African Avenue, which always has high traffic. Vehicles will likely keep a clear dist...

Project to Create Jobs, Sustainable Waste Management in Modjo

June 5 , 2021

A project that aims to engage 4,000 unemployed youth and establish a sustainable waste management system in about 12 tannery industries in Modjo Town...

Ministry, World Bank Sign $250m Deal

June 5 , 2021

The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have signed a 250 million dollar loan agreement for the funding of a project that aims to fortify social services in the countr...

ELECTION ON LABOUR

June 5 , 2021

Ergoge Tesfaye, minister of Labour & Social Affairs, chats up with Birhanu Nega, head of Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (Ezema), during a debate organised by the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) in the capacity of civil society. Held at the Inte...

Editorial

Economic Woes Due to Crisis in Ideas, Intellectual Authority

June 12 , 2021

Milton Freedman, the renowned monetary economist, had a mantra. He believed, "inflati...

Electoral Best of Bad Situation. Time Is the Essence

June 5 , 2021

In retrospect, it is nothing less than astounding that the 2015 national elections we...

Sun Shines Brightly on Telco Market. Beware Misgoverning It

May 29 , 2021

Those entrusted with public office may love throwing events; but, no one is doing it...

Sovereignty Claims Bear the Responsibility to Protect. Where's the UN?

May 23 , 2021

It was something of a milestone for the United Nations last week. Rhetorically, so to...


Most read

Columns

Commentaries | Jun 12,2021

Mortgage Banks' Admirable Gesture but Unattainable Strategy

Life Matters | Jun 12,2021

The Great Tipping Debate

My Opinion | Jun 12,2021

Where's Milk When Needed? The Problem with Kiosks and Co

Sunday with Eden | Jun 12,2021

Beware Co-working! The Passion for Work's Contagious

Agenda | Jun 12,2021

With the New Budget Bill Comes Deficit Financing Fear

Editorial | Jun 12,2021

Economic Woes Due to Crisis in Ideas, Intellectual Authority

Sunday With Eden

Beware Co-working! The Passion for Work's Contagious

For the past few months, I have been using Adore Addis in the Bole Atlas area as a co...

Pay Judges Better, They Will Judge Better

Years back, I used to work on court story reporting for this publication, which event...

Life Matters

The Great Tipping Debate

When I decided to have lunch with an old friend in a relatively modest restaurant, I had no idea that the topic of tipping would come up. Th...

Already Hopelessly Hypocritical, Denial Perpetuates It

It is not that hard to notice ourselves or others being hypocrites. All it takes is to recognise where th...

Agenda

With the New Budget Bill Comes Deficit Financing Fear

June 12 , 2021 . By HAWI DADHI

The central bank released its much-anticipated report for the second quarter last wee...

The Great Bank Rush for Digital Gold

June 5 , 2021 . By HAWI DADHI

For domestic businesses with a robust presence in the global market, the inability to...

Petrified Labour Cries  over Burdensome Living Costs

May 29 , 2021 . By SAMSON BERHANE

The day Rabia Ali found a job was unforgettable for her family. She had to walk for t...

Shadows of the Glittering Bonanza

May 23 , 2021 . By BAMLAK FIKADU

This past Tuesday, the luxurious Sheraton Addis hotel was the venue for a rather unique event hosted by the Ministry of Mines & Petroleu...

Gallery

2020 in Posterity

January 5 , 2021

With an election initially expected to be held in 2020, the past year was supposed to be eventful. It did not disappoint. In fact, it outpaced expectations. Much of 2020 was talked about, analysed and debated. And thanks to technology, it was caught...

TIGRAY VOTES DESPITE "NULL & VOID" THREAT

September 9 , 2020

IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION  

December 14 , 2019

PM Abiy Ahmed (PhD) at a Gala Dinner Called for the Awarding of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize

May 6 , 2019

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

April 26 , 2019

Mourning Nation, Grieving World

March 17 , 2019

Commentaries

Mortgage Banks' Admirable Gesture but Unattainable Strategy

In recent years, private mortgage banks are knocking on the doors of the Ethiopian ba...

Cassation Makes History with Electoral Candidates, but Leaves Job Unfinished

Early this month was a watershed moment for the Ethiopian judicial system. The Federa...

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 tw...

Fortune news

TALE OF TWO ETHIOPIAS

June 12 , 2021

Upbeat and confident, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) (right) arrived under the sunny weather of Debre Markos, East Gojjam Zone, early last...

Shipping Company Surges Tariffs, Blames Container Shortages

June 12 , 2021 . By SAMUEL BOGALE

The Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) has introduced new cargo tariffs compr...

Central Bank Slaps Debub Global Executives Over LC Malpractice

June 12 , 2021 . By SAMSON BERHANE

Regulators at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) have issued a stern warning to the President and Vice-p...

Petroleum Dealers in a Pickle Over New Payment Scheme

June 12 , 2021 . By HAWI DADHI

Petroleum companies have introduced new payment modalities on hundreds of gas retailers, which are now re...

Drop us a message

Or see contact page