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Queen Fura of Sidama: a scourge of men or a champion of feminism in Ethiopia?
All Ethiopia By Eyasu Zekarias Queen Fura has two different representations in her modern day portrayal, says Tefera Ledamo of Sidama’s Culture, Tourism and Sports Bureau. The first depiction is of a queen who stood for women’s rights and attempted to prove that they were […] More
People get robbed of their land, wisdom, and identity as a result of imposed knowledge- Yigra Gelaw
All Ethiopia By Hiwot Walelign “I was born in Lalibela, an ancient holy town in rural Ethiopia. I was born at a time when the traditional monarchical system was overthrown by military power – the Derg. I was called ‘Yirga’, which means ‘let it be’. […] More
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Full acquisitions on table for foreign entrants: draft banking proclamation
The Reporter By Ashenafi Endale Bill proposes to allow banks to hire foreign nationals The Council of Ministers has forwarded to Parliament a draft Banking Business Proclamation that envisages permitting foreign banks full or partial ownership of domestic commercial banks. The draft tabled to lawmakers […] More
- in Opinion, Politics, The Habesha
From Nobel Peace Prize to Civil War: The Captivating Saga of Ethiopia’s Leader
The Habesha By Tom Gardner When Abiy Ahmed took power in Ethiopia, he was feted at home and abroad as a great unifier and reformer. Two years later, terrible violence was raging. How did people get him so wrong? ‘I’m sorry, I don’t know anything […] More
TotalEnergies Flips the Switch on First EV Charging Station in Addis Ababa
Shega Witnessing the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs), TotalEnergies Ethiopia is integrating electric charging points at its gas stations. The oil company inaugurated its first EV charging station today, located on Bole Airport Road, Bole Matemiya. The fast-charging station, which can serve three cars […] More
Excuse and Clarity On My Previous Commentary (by Meskerem Abera)
Borkena Meskerem Abera (Kaliti Prison, Ethiopia) Early 20thC typified world politics by the increased importance of non-state actors. International, continental, regional and sub-regional organizations are among the major non-state actors. The formation of the League of Nations witnessed a remarkable breakthrough to attenuate the long-aged […] More
Taking Ethiopian Music on the Global Stage was My Mission
Ethiopian Business Review Mulatu Astatke, the “Father of Ethio-Jazz,” is an iconic musician and cultural ambassador whose innovative blend of Ethiopian musical heritage and jazz improvisation has captivated audiences worldwide. While there’s no exact starting date, Mulatu Astatke’s musical interests emerged in the early 1950s […] More
Ethiopia amasses 209 mln USD from coffee export in 1 month
The Ethiopian Herald Some 209 million USD was secured from coffee export in a month alone, the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) revealed. Speaking to the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), ECTA Public Relations and Chief Communication Officer Shalemariam Gebremedhin stated that the stated amount […] More
Budgetary Tightrope Stroll!
Fortune Last week, lawmakers received a 971.6 billion Br budget bill strained by high domestic debt servicing costs. This comes amidst hopes for restructuring external debt following Ethiopia’s first-ever default earlier this year. The budget reflects the country’s macroeconomic instability, with a modest 21.1pc expansion […] More
Auditor General exposes rampant financial mismanagement, massive overdue receivables
Addis Standard On Tuesday, 18 June, 2024, Meseret Demisse, the head of the Office of the Federal Auditor General, presented a startling report to the House of Peoples’ Representatives. The audit revealed significant overdue government income, tax revenue arrears, and unaccounted illegal expenses involving 162 […] More
Ethiopia Sets to Boost Local Pharmaceutical’s Industry Market Share to 47 Percent
Ethiopian News Agency The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to realizing its aspire of boosting the market share of local pharmaceutical industry to 47 percent during its middle term development and investment plan for the health sector, Health Minister Mekdes Daba revealed. Prime […] More
Ethiopian Federal Agency Deploys ERP to Overhaul $1 Billion Drug Supply Chain
Shega By Daniel Metaferia Ethiopia’s federal agency responsible for supplying pharmaceuticals and medical equipment to health institutions has deployed an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to streamline its operations. The Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service (EPSS), began implementing the ERP software last week and aims to […] More
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