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Truth Shall Set Conscious Free. Ideally

Dec 17 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1670 Views

Over the weekend, I encountered a disturbing incident about medical malpractice that took a baby's life and severely inj...

Poverty Roots for Widespread Violence. Overcome It.

Dec 10 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1439 Views

My experience while going to other African and developed countries has been faced with affection and care from strangers. It does not matter where they come from, but they are often cheerful and happy to chat w...

Stereotyping: The Antithesis of Individuality

Generalisation is everywhere, mainly rooted in inaccurate stereotypes and limited information that reflects personal prejudice. It could be an innocent but wrongful characterisation of a person or group. It could also be related to horrible experiences and interactions with other...

Dec 4 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1458 Views

Amid Talent Dearth, Investment Promotion Falters

I received a call from my foreign national friend who wanted me to accompany him to the office of the Investment Commission on Africa Avenue (Bole Road). He wanted me to be the intermediary while interacting with the staff members. Such calls were no stranger to me; I have done t...

Nov 26 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1784 Views

No Pain No Gain: Hard Work Pays Off

I received a book copy the other week that is yet to be released. It is a biography authored by the noted politician Andualem Arage and titled “Yaltenebebew Anbabi”. It is a story of an entrepreneur I longed to meet, Negash Balcha. He was a man of affluence, a role mod...

Nov 19 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2040 Views

War's Trauma: Now Conquer the Fear, Address Insecurity

In the early 70s, my young and newly married uncle Hailemariam Beyene joined the civil war to fight against the military government, a.k.a the Dergue. He left his pregnant wife, education and Eritrea, back then, a territory that was part of Ethiopia. He became part of the bloody...

Nov 12 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1381 Views

Stereotyping: The Antithesis of Individuality

Generalisation is everywhere, mainly rooted in inaccurate stereotypes and limited information that reflects personal prejudice. It could be an innocent but wrongful characterisation of a person or group. It could also be related to horrible experiences and interactions with other...

Dec 4 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1458 Views

Amid Talent Dearth, Investment Promotion Falters

I received a call from my foreign national friend who wanted me to accompany him to the office of the Investment Commission on Africa Avenue (Bole Road). He wanted me to be the intermediary while interacting with the staff members. Such calls were no stranger to me; I have done t...

Nov 26 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1784 Views

No Pain No Gain: Hard Work Pays Off

I received a book copy the other week that is yet to be released. It is a biography authored by the noted politician Andualem Arage and titled “Yaltenebebew Anbabi”. It is a story of an entrepreneur I longed to meet, Negash Balcha. He was a man of affluence, a role mod...

Nov 19 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2040 Views

War's Trauma: Now Conquer the Fear, Address Insecurity

In the early 70s, my young and newly married uncle Hailemariam Beyene joined the civil war to fight against the military government, a.k.a the Dergue. He left his pregnant wife, education and Eritrea, back then, a territory that was part of Ethiopia. He became part of the bloody...

Nov 12 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1381 Views

The 'Not So Cheap' Economic Future

A friend introduced me to a foreign company owner. The company has an annual turnover of 100 million euros, close to what Ethiopia aspires to save by restricting the imports of certain items. The IMF forecast for next year shows that the foreign currency reserve would allow th...

Nov 5 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1821 Views

Mental's Holy Place Lies in Routine

Boredom is caused by repetitive mental fatigue resulting from losing interest in daily tasks. But, it does not mean that routines should be cut out completely. Repetition is a vital component of life. It takes persistence to do the same thing every day, a discipline that leads to...

Oct 22 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2225 Views

Changing Exam Venue Scratches the Surface

Nearly one million girls and boys left home last week to sit for national exams. They were ferried by buses and camped on campuses where they would stay for a week. The episode reminded me of when I sat for a national exam in a school other than the Lideta Catholic Cathedral, whe...

Oct 15 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1515 Views

Justice Does Not Come Cheap

Crime is rising, and one of the reasons could be the police force's dereliction and inability to perform their duties. Rape, organized robbery, physical i n j u r y, and k i l l i n g have reached an alarming level. Law enforcement misconduct adds more pain to the victims and th...

Oct 8 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1841 Views

Gated Community But Not at the Heart

Almost five months into our marriage, my husband and I moved to a new neighbourhood around the Summit area. At first sight, the neighbours seemed private, hidden behind their gated and highly guarded compounds. They were rarely seen walking outside of their homes or the community...

Oct 1 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1565 Views

The Hardest Act to Forgive, and Yet Forgiven

As we navigate life, being hurt by others is inevitable. Often, we find ourselves in a position where we have to forgive. Still, forgiving the person who killed a loved one is entirely different. To many of us, that would seem an impossible decision. But not for a couple I know....

Sep 24 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1700 Views


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Editorial

Governor Mamo Juggles with Economic Realities, Fiscal Follies

Dec 9 , 2023

Making a paradigm shift seems elusive for those in the driving seat of Ethiopia's mon...

Addis Abeba's Public Transport: A Chronicle of Disappointment

Dec 2 , 2023

The symphony of traffic noise in Addis Abeba is not just a sign of life, but a siren...

Betting Big on Capital Markets in the Land of Banks, Bureaucracy

Nov 25 , 2023

Ethiopia's quest to develop a functioning capital market is a demanding yet not unach...

Ethiopia's Maritime Dreams Set Sail in Choppy Geopolitical Waters

Nov 18 , 2023

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has made a fervent call for landlocked Ethiopia to ga...

Sunday With Eden

Navigating Phone Induced Anxiety

I have a love-hate relationship with my phone. It is my go to source for information. I enjoy interacting with text messages and browsing t...

Youth Shoulder the Weight of Economic Instability

I have encountered fresh graduates with degrees in notable professions such as medicine and civil engine...

Life Matters

Not So Common Sense

While doing laundry over the weekend, I began video chatting with a friend from overseas. Amid our lively conversation, I told him to give m...

The Fine Line of Self-serving Prejudice

Over the weekend, I attended a wedding where my husband was one of the protocols. Despite the typical joy...

Agenda

Stagflation Quagmire: The Inflation to Unemployment Dynamics

Dec 9 , 2023 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

Dusty wind blew on the alleyway of Shola Gebeya while the usually lively market seeme...

Bearing the Brunt of Fiscal Squeeze

Dec 2 , 2023 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

The third largest exporter of pulses last year, Edao Abdi, has grown anxious over the past three months. His 500 million...

Scratched Off

Nov 25 , 2023 . By AKSAH ITALO

Please stop!" screams the 63-year-old Nunu Bedane, as a spirited group from the Addis Abeba Code Enforcement Authority tears down an adve...

A PLATE OF PENURY

Nov 18 , 2023 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

Halfway through the long queue withstanding the scorching sun, Zeinab Alazim, a mid-30s mother waits for food handouts from the Hope Enterpr...

Gallery

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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...

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TIGRAY VOTES DESPITE "NULL & VOID" THREAT

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IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION  

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Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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Commentaries

Can Addis Abeba Lead the Way in Emergent Urbanism?

As Addis Abeba stands on the cusp of initiating a new City Development Strategy (CDS...

Inflation, Interest Rates Tightrope Walk for Global Economies

The global economic agenda has been packed in 2023. In July, the United Nations High...

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 two...

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Shareholders' Rebellion Rattles Amhara Bank

Dec 9 , 2023 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

Amhara Bank finds itself embroiled in a detrimental controversy after its Board Chair...

FROM BUBBLES TO TROUBLES

Dec 9 , 2023 . By AKSAH ITALO

Moha Softdrink Industries S.C., Ethiopia's leading beverage bottler, is in a precarious situation after seeing its founding General Manager...

Addis Abeba's Land Allocation Leap Stirs Hope, Skepticism

Dec 9 , 2023 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

The Addis Abeba City Administration officials have sanctioned plot allotments for various developers, com...

Light Amid Grim Realities of Manufacturing Sector

Dec 9 , 2023 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

Ethiopia's manufacturing sector remains in a tangled web of macroeconomic pressures, security challenges...

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