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Political Platitude, Empty Promise No Way to Abate Corruption

Dec 31 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      4865 Views

I talked with several individuals visiting district offices in Addis Abeba, and surprisingly, the majority were deeply disappointed by the treatment they get. A few who have seemingly lost control of their emo...

We Owe It to Us to Seek Help

Dec 24 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      4106 Views

This past week a young Federal First Instance Court judge allegedly murdered his partner before committing suicide by th...

Truth Shall Set Conscious Free. Ideally

Over the weekend, I encountered a disturbing incident about medical malpractice that took a baby's life and severely injured another. It occurred in a pediatric ward of a specialised public hospital in Addis Abeba known for its excellent and equipped services. A resident medic...

Dec 17 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      4963 Views

Poverty Roots for Widespread Violence. Overcome It.

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 with me, respectfully. During my recent trip to Frankfurt, I met fel...

Dec 10 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      4858 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      |      3876 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      |      4952 Views

Truth Shall Set Conscious Free. Ideally

Over the weekend, I encountered a disturbing incident about medical malpractice that took a baby's life and severely injured another. It occurred in a pediatric ward of a specialised public hospital in Addis Abeba known for its excellent and equipped services. A resident medic...

Dec 17 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      4963 Views

Poverty Roots for Widespread Violence. Overcome It.

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 with me, respectfully. During my recent trip to Frankfurt, I met fel...

Dec 10 , 2022      |      By Eden Sahle      |      4858 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      |      3876 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      |      4952 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      |      5569 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      |      1640 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      |      2350 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      |      2536 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      |      1847 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      |      2766 Views


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Editorial

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The main avenues and thoroughfares of Addis Abeba have undergone an impressive faceli...

When More of Everything Leaves Less in the Bank

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Ethiopia's monetary policy has shifted conspicuously in recent years. Gone is the era...

Fueling Reform, the Petroleum Sector Caught Between Monopoly Missteps, Market Liberalisation

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Sunday With Eden

Overcoming Emotional Impulses in Decision-Making

Have you ever made a split-second decision and later wondered, "What was I thinking?...

The Daily Struggles of Power Outages, Water Shortages

Addis Abeba was eerily silent over the past weekend, shrouded in darkness. The blacko...

Life Matters

Inadequate Regulation Leaves Tenants Vulnerable to Arbitrary Rental Hikes

The rental market in Ethiopia, like in many developing economies, is characterised by...

Lasting Treatments Instead of Temporary Relief

I have always avoided taking pills unless absolutely necessary: when I am genuinely u...

Agenda

Fuel Supply Halts as Parallel Market, EV Push Leave Regions, Investors in the Lurch

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Africa Oil Plc has five of its stations denied fuel supply by the Ethiopian Petroleum...

Shackled by Poverty, Employees Battle for Survival

Dec 15 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

A 23-year-old woman (name withheld to protect identity) has been working at a garment...

National ID Footprint Stumbles Over Limited Acceptance, Printing Quality

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Dawit Arega, a tourist guide for 14 years, has encountered difficulties with his Nati...

Government Reforms Battle Market Forces on Cement Industry Control

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On the outskirts of Addis Abeba lies the subdued Qaliti cement market with retailers...

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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Commentaries

Fossil Fuels Arent Going Anywhere Despite Great Energy Transition Myth

Ideas and the words we use to frame them matter. For example, as the Cold War wound d...

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Once regarded as a rising economic star on the African continent, Ethiopia now finds...

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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High-Stakes Ownership Dispute Pits Property Against Contract Law

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