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Ethiopia to Procure 200,000tn Wheat through UN

October 2 , 2021

The Ethiopian government is to procure around 200,000tn of milling wheat through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The tender, divided into four...

Traffic Accident Deaths Peak on Fridays, Report Reveals

October 2 , 2021

Traffic accident deaths are up to 40pc more likely to occur on a Friday, according to a report released by the Addis Abeba City Administration. The...

Council of Ministers Approves Mining Concessions

September 26 , 2021

The Council of Ministers approves concessions for seven mining companies, four of which are looking to get involved in gold. The Ministry of Mines & Petroleum proposed the companies be granted concessions following the completion of a feasibility study, prepared...

Authority Sets January Deadline for Telecom License

October 2 , 2021

The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) has set January 2022 as the deadline to issue a second telecom operator's license. Last week, the Authority issued a Reque...

IGAD Launches 4m Euro Project in Moyale

September 26 , 2021

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a four million euro project aimed at improving the wellbeing of households living along the Ethio-Kenya...

BIKE PATH

September 26 , 2021

As the streets of Addis Abeba grow increasingly stressed with traffic, making getting from one part of the city to another ever harder, the city administration is attempting to incentivise alternative modes of transportation. One is walking. The other is biking, to whic...

Ministry Kicks Off Black Lion Hospital Renovation

September 26 , 2021

As part of its health centre renovation programme, the Ministry of Health has kicked off a project to renovate the five decade old Black Lion Hospital. The teaching ho...

Investing on Food Fortification can Save Millions, Study Reveals

September 26 , 2021

Investing 3.8 million dollars in food fortification would help Ethiopia to save losses of over half a billion dollars spent on averting vitamin defici...

Rammis Bank Receives Green Light

September 26 , 2021

The country's third full-fledged interest-free bank, Rammis, has been given the go ahead to proceed with establishment. Its first general assembly is to take place at the...

Week Sees Record COVID-19 Deaths

September 26 , 2021

Last week saw 216 lives lost to COVID-19, the highest death toll since the pandemic took hold in March 2020. September 22, 2021, alone saw 47 deaths, equalling the pre...

AGRO TRADESHOW COMEBACK

September 26 , 2021

Maxime Bieliaeff, country director for Business France, speaks at a press briefing held to announce the fourth edition of the ‘agrofood & plastprintpack’ tradeshow to be held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel for three days starting on October 14, 2021. Organised...

Ministry Plans to Issue 30m National IDs in Six Months

September 26 , 2021

The Ministry of Peace announced its plans to register and issue national identification cards to 30 million citizens over the coming six months. Muferiat Kemil, minist...

Community Lodges to be Constructed at Five Sites

September 26 , 2021

Tourism Ethiopia plans to construct five lodges at remote tourist hotspots and popular attractions in a bid to boost visitor numbers. Dubbed 'community lodges', the fi...

ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION

September 26 , 2021

Africa Avenue in the Bole district is used to getting a facelift as frequently as months apart. This time, it is updating a painting on the side of the street. Youth contracted out for the job could be seen painting a large canvas of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam...

Editorial

Governance Nitty-Gritty Requires Effort Beyond the Aesthetic

October 9 , 2021

Public offices have been having a field day in the past few years. From the Prime Min...

Ethiopianism: What Does It Demand, Endure, and Tolerate?

October 2 , 2021

Ethiopia`s Parliament will pick up a Prime Minister on Monday, October 4, 2021. The i...

Past Current Turmoil, What Ails Next Generations?

September 26 , 2021

There are two editions of The Economist on Africa influenced by the narrative on the...

Atomised, Partisan Peace Initiatives No Match for War Camp's Rhetoric

September 18 , 2021

It could be customary to wish well for the holiday seasons. If only the New Year cele...


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Make Tibs, Not Minced Meat

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Population Explosion, For Better or Worse

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Young Peacemakers Assemble as the Elderly Fail Their Communities

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The Rising Living Cost Amid Futile Crackdown on Businesses

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Sunday With Eden

Young Peacemakers Assemble as the Elderly Fail Their Communities

Ethiopia is experiencing a nationwide social crisis unlike any other the young genera...

The Rise of Intoxicated Minibus Drivers, Public's Complicity

A few weeks ago, around mid-day, a strange car accident took place near Bole Medehani...

Life Matters

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 n...

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...

Agenda

The Rising Living Cost Amid Futile Crackdown on Businesses

October 9 , 2021 . By SAMUEL BOGALE

It did not take much time for Ageze Moges, 25, to get a job when he moved to Addis Ab...

Construction: The Unpropitious Outcome

It was a cold morning, and the temperature was below 10 degrees celsius. Drivers were...

Onion Prices Bring Tears to Consumers Eyes

September 26 , 2021 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

Etenesh Yizengaw, 41, left her home in the Hanna Mariam neighbourhood at the crack of...

COVID-19 Third Wave Comes Crashing Down

September 18 , 2021 . By SAMUEL BOGALE

On the sunny afternoon of Wednesday last week, roughly 50 health personnel on duty at...

Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

October 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...

2020 in Posterity

January 5 , 2021

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

Commentaries

E-commerce's Not Just Trendy. It's Necessary for Ethiopia

Working as a delivery partner for a number of e-commerce companies for a few years af...

Powerful Customers: The Best Thing to Happen to Insurers

No power is more potent than that of customers' bargaining ability in today’s busin...

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

PROSPERITARIANS' NEW CHAPTER!

October 9 , 2021

From Arat Kilo to Mesqel Square, October 4, 2021, was a busy day. At the former, Parliament opened its first business of the next five years...

Ministry Ends Age-Old Logistics Monopoly, Partially

October 9 , 2021 . By HAWI DADHI

The state monopoly over the logistics sector will end soon, with federal authorities allowing up to five...

Third-Party Insurance Policy Set for Amendment

Federal authorities gear up to amend compensation and premium rates for third-party motor insurance polic...

Shipping Enterprise to Acquire New Vessels, Financing Remains Unsecured

October 9 , 2021 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

The state-owned Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) is one step closer to acqu...

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