SLEEK SLABS

Apr 30 , 2024


A street food vendor around the Stadium area pockets his inventory on a cosy corner wall. The area is being renovated as the eponymous soccer field's protracted construction nears completion. Bicycles for rental, informal driving instructors and the make-shift tent shops synonymous with the area are being slowly removed.  The six-decade-old stadium has been under construction for five years due to changing contractors and skyrocketing input costs. Kejela Merdasa, the minister of Culture & Sports, has recently placed a deadline for next year.  


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URBAN UPLIFT

Road reconstruction in the Amist Kilo area mingles with bustling activity as commuters find their way around the disturbance. Public transport systems and citizens are having to become accustomed to temporary and wide-ranging disturbances required for the uplifting of transport and communication infrastructure in Addis Abeba under the purview of corridor development projects. Road widening projects are crucial for accommodating increasing traffic, improving transportation efficiency, and support...


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BANANA BRIGADE

A group of people load freshly harvested banana onto a truck in Arba Minch. The region in southern Ethiopia is famous for banana farming, benefiting from its ideal climate and fertile soil. The area's dense plantations, mainly Cavendish bananas, serve both local and export markets. The farming practices in Arba Minch are often characterized by traditional methods, but there is a growing trend towards modern agricultural techniques to improve yield and sustainability. ...


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LOAD MASTER

A man lounges atop sacks and boxes of consumer goods stacked on a veteran pickup truck. On the road leading to Arat Kilo roundabout, the truck would be delivering its goods to awaiting customers. The use of old pickup trucks remains a vital part of the supply chain in the city and country as the method is cost-effective and flexible for both distributors and retailers. The man on top would be the load and unload hand. ...


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