ROADSIDE RICHES


ROADSIDE RICHES

A row of watermelon vendors on the road from Adama (Nazreth) town to Addis Abeba sell a piece from 200 Br to 800 Br depending on the size. Aptly named, watermelon is 92pc water and was first used by ancients as a source of hydration. Farmers consider them ready for harvest when their "belly patch" (a portion of the rind that rests on the ground) turns from white to creamy yellow.


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TIRE-ING SITUATION

Corrugated metal sheets held down by wooden beams, tires, and other materials help give shelter to this home in the Richie neighborhood. The area was known to hold one of the capital's oldest bowling alleys. City residents make use of such materials to counter vulnerabilities exacerbated by mother nature's forces. Satellite dishes are also attached to the roof, further bolstering it while contributing to residents' entertainment options. ...


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SIGN SURGE

A group of uniformed workers carefully pull down a sign board around Millenium Hall. The Corridor Development projects around Addis Ababa aim to modernize the city's infrastructure by requiring digital signboards. Despite the additional costs, the initiative offers several benefits, including real-time updates, energy efficiency, dynamic content, and remote management. ...


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MARKET MINGLE

Visitors walk around a Moroccan bazaar at the Hyatt Regency hotel featuring thirty Moroccan exhibitors showcasing offerings from leather goods to woodwork and bronze artistry. The capital hosted the inauguration of the Africa Hall last week which included several cultural side events including a fashion show with joint Moroccan and Ethiopian models in the rotunda of the newly inaugurated hall. ...


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