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Jun 19 , 2021

Addis Abeba University, Ministry Sign MoU

The Ministry of Transport and Addis Abeba University have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a masters degree programme focused on road and transport security. The program targets to so...

Jun 19 , 2021

Ethiopian Chickens Can Face Climate Changes, Study Suggests

A new study has found that the indigenous chickens of Ethiopia have developed a characteristic that enables them to manage climate challenges in their environment. Research studies from the Roslin...

Jun 19 , 2021

Domestic Investors to Embark on Coal Plant Projects

Two coal processing plants are set to begin construction in Gurage Zone and Assosa, as announced by Takele Uma, minister of Mines & Petroleum, during foundation-laying ceremonies held three days a...

Jun 19 , 2021

Awash Surpasses 100b Br in Deposits

Ethiopia's most profitable private bank, Awash, announced that its outstanding deposit has surpassed the 100 billion Br mark. Established 27 years ago, Awash is the first private bank to reach this le...

Jun 12 , 2021

SAVE THE CHURCH

A man collects donations at the Blue Nile Gorge from cross-country travellers. Using a liturgical umbrella upside down, he raises it to the side window of the bus ferrying travellers, asking them to d...

Jun 12 , 2021

LOOSE SIGN

This traffic sign in Arat Kilo reads, “No Parking Allowed.” The handwritten, makeshift sign is hung, somewhat haphazardly, on a pole. The last word on the upper sign is left unfinished as part of...

Jun 12 , 2021

EDIBLE OIL CEREMONY

A number of federal and regional officials, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) (front-right) join Worku Aytenew (left), businessperson, at the inauguration of W.A Industrial Edible Oil Complex...

Jun 12 , 2021

Jigjiga Bypass Asphalt Road Construction Launches

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, which will be seven kilometre...

Jun 12 , 2021

Berhan Bank Introduces m-POS Service

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 smartphone or tablet that can...

Jun 12 , 2021

Soufflet to Start Production

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 machinery was recently complet...

Jun 12 , 2021

Ministry, Private Banks Sign Electronic Tax Agreement

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 June 9, 2021. The Ministry sta...

Jun 12 , 2021

Parliament Ratifies Law Firm Establishment Bill

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 past when there were no option...

Jun 12 , 2021

House of Federation to Lead Tax Distribution

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 activities in the distribution of co...

Jun 12 , 2021

Board Sets Separate Election Dates, 2.5 Months Apart

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 with the majority of constituenc...

Jun 12 , 2021

Parliament Legislates Capital Market Establishment Bill

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 a...

Jun 5 , 2021

COLOUR TO THE TIRE

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, boastin...

Columns

Commentaries | Jun 13,2026

Logistics Reform Should Deliver More Than Market Entry by Foreign Capital

The recent policy decision to fully open freight forwarding to foreign capital may become...

Editorial | Jun 13 , 2026

Addis Abeba Pours a New Story in Every Cup, Where Tradition Meets Global Influence

Customers settle into a carefully curated space of dark wood, black accents, muted green f...

Featured | May 31 , 2026 . By HELINA HADGU

THE PRICE OF MISTRUSTING THE TAP

Bottled water, once a symbol of convenience and safety for most residents, has become a sm...

Agenda | Jun 14 , 2026 . By HELINA HADGU

Parliament Receives Biggest Budget Bill, Debt Already First in Line

Finance Minister Ahmed Shide walked into Parliament on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the l...

Fortune News | Jun 14 , 2026 . By NAHOM AYELE