SIDE POCKET


SIDE POCKET

A new road around the Sheraton Addis Hotel opens a quick detour across aesthetically pleasing scenery. A severe shortage of cement as the 12 operational factories meet less than half of the 36 million tons demanded has caused the delay of several road projects in the country. With only a few key projects in selected areas receiving priority, the inability to juggle contractual delays are leading to constant disputes between contractors and clients. A staggering 41pc of projects administered by the Ethiopian Roads Administration operated at less than half of the planned capacity, with 20pc lacking both planning and implementation.


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DIGGING DEEP

A large excavation site in front of the headquarters of the Ethiopian Coffee & Tea Authority around Mexico square has created a small pond while it awaits further foundation work. The project site recently had to be reduced to make way for a wider walkway as part of the area's redevelopment. Mexico square is a busy transport center serving the four corners of Addis Abeba. ...


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DAILY GRIND

A street vendor sells various snacks on the streets of Addis Abeba with an umbrella to shield her and her products from the sun. The assortment includes peanuts, chickpeas, and beans. A common sight in many Ethiopian cities, street vendors play a vital role in local economies, offering affordable and convenient food options to passersby. Still, many operate in unsafe conditions and face harassment from authorities. ...


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Demolition Delivery

Cloudy skies hang over a demolition site with debris scattered around. An Isuzu NPR truck, parked on the roadside, is being loaded with wooden posts that would have been part of the construction that has now been taken down. Addis Abeba is undergoing the second phase of the Corridor Development project encompassing 132Km and over 2,817hct. The urban renewal project has resulted in the demolition of buildings, creating business opportunities for some...


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