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MoF dispenses 73% of budget allocation to public offices

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The Ministry of Finance (MoF) committed 73 percent of the 426 billion birr that it intended to distribute for...

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Digital modernization key to avoiding EU ban on Ethiopian flowers

Ethiopia’s horticulture sector, particularly its flower industry, faces a significant challenge as a potential European Union (EU) ban looms due to quality issues. The...

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Government intervention prevents debt-induced import shortage

In a move that averted a potentially catastrophic fuel crisis, the Ethiopian government has taken corrective action to address the country's mounting fuel-related debt....

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Plastic waste crisis: Addis generates over 80,000 tons annually

Addis Ababa is grappling with a severe plastic waste problem as more than 80,000 tons of plastic waste are generated each year, according to...

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Ethiopian Airlines unveils renovated, expanded Terminal 1 at Bole International Airport

The renovation and extension of Bole International Airport's historic passenger terminal (terminal 1) was officially opened by Ethiopian Airlines Group. The facility, which currently...

Local News

EU’s visa restrictions takes effect on Ethiopia amid dispute over 4,500 Refugees

In a move that has strained relations between the EU and Ethiopia, the European Union announced visa restrictions targeting Ethiopians on April 29, 2024. The decision, set to take...

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Mastercard, Kifiya launch program to expand success to credit for MSMEs

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Kifiya Financial Technology (Kifiya), announces a scale-up program designed to unlock resources from banks, innovate new financial models and products, and transition the...

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Report highlights gender inequality in family laws across Africa

In a comprehensive report titled "Gender Inequality in Family Laws in Africa: An Overview of Key Trends in Select Countries," significant disparities and discriminatory...

Local News

TotalEnergies launches startup entrepreneurship competition

TotalEnergies, a global leader in petroleum product distribution, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting startup entrepreneurs in Ethiopia. The energy company has...

Editorial

DEEP STATE VS POPULISM

Things are heating up between the core of the ‘deep state’ and voters/citizens. Situations have gotten so bad that elected high officials are forced to play second fiddle (when it comes...

Vacancy and Bid

Editorial

THE NEW COLONIALISM

Since we are suckers for new ideas, the latest and somewhat broader definition of colonialism has captivated our imagination for the day. This new...

Editorial

INEPTITUDE IS COSTLY

It is only when things start to go decidedly wrong, citizens begin to ask pertinent questions about their predicaments. In good times important issues...

Vacancy & Bid

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMET PROGRAMME (UNDP)

Request for Quotations For supply and delivery of Nursery Equipment and Field tools. No.PostCONTRACT TYPEPROCUREMENT REF. NO. Brief Job/Consultancy Description & Web-link for detailed advertSubmission...

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INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

26 May 2024 DESCRIPTION: Provision of Overland (cross-border) Freight Transport Services from Berbera, Somalia to Ethiopia CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION: Thursday, 06 June 2024, 12:00 hrs. REFERENCE: EOI-ETCO-LOG-2024-005 The...

Vacancy & Bid

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

26 May 2024 DESCRIPTION: Provision of Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding Services CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF EOIs: Thursday, 06 June 2024, 12:00 hrs. REFERENCE: EOI-ETCO-LOG-2024-006 The United Nations World...

Vacancy & Bid

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

26 May 2024 DESCRIPTION: Provision of Overland (cross-border) Freight Transport Services from Djibouti to Ethiopia CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION: Thursday, 06 June 2024, 12:00 hrs. REFERENCE: EOI-ETCO-LOG-2024-004 The United Nations...

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Gondor Fasiledes Cultural Group unveils captivating single ‘Eregnaw’ from upcoming album

Gondor Fasiledes Cultural Group, renowned for their contributions to Ethiopian art, announced the release of their much-anticipated single, 'Eregnaw,' from their upcoming self-titled album. This exciting musical offering is...

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Jorga Mesfin releases highly anticipated Ethio-Jazz Album “The Kindest One”

Celebrated Ethiopian musician Jorga Mesfin has unveiled his much-anticipated album, "The Kindest One." The release is now available on the Muzikawi YouTube Channel and various digital streaming platforms. Mesfin, a...

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“Yigermal’’ Sintayehu Belay and Balkew Alemu’s second duet is out

Sintayehu Belay and Balkew Alemu’s second collaboration named “Yigermal” is out now on Muzikawi YouTube channel and digital streaming platforms. This release promises a...

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Africa Celebrates 2024: Uniting continents through culture, business, and empowerment

Legendary Gold Limited from Nigeria and Mayalz Events Company from Ethiopia have joined forces once again to unveil Africa’s biggest Pan African event of...

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Tyson Fury’s unbeaten record was ground to dust in the Saudi desert

Ukrainian warrior Oleksandr Usyk outpointed Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world since Lennox Lewis a quarter of a century ago. Despite losing the recent ever biggest bout Fury...

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World record holder Tigist Assefa named to her first Olympics

On the women’s side, the world record holder, Tigist Assefa, has been named to her first Olympic Games for Ethiopia. Assefa set the running world on fire last September with a...

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Ethiopian Yayesh secure 1500m double at Kobe 2024 Para Athletics Worlds

Yayesh Gate Tesfaw smashed the women’s 1500m T11 world record, with fellow Ethiopian Tigist Gezahagn Menigstu taking the T13 title on day two of...

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Kenenisa & Kipchoge – will Paris 2024 be final showdown?

One of the great athletics rivalries of all time will be renewed at Paris 2024 after Kenenisa Bekele was named in Ethiopia's marathon squad. The...

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Name: Maeruf Omer

2. Education: BSc in Electromechanical Engineering 3. Company Name: Marselam Trading PLC 4. Title: CEO 5. Founded in: 2014 EC 6. What it does: Produce Charcoal Briquettes from waste charcoal 7. Headquarters: Addis Ababa 8....

Entrepreneurs

Name: Ewuket Tsegaw

2. Education: Electrical and Computer Engineering 3. Company Name: Clenville 4. Title: CEO 5. Founded in: 2023 6. What it does: Collect and recycle plastic waste 7. Headquarters: Addis Ababa 8. Startup capital: 50,000 birr 9....

Entrepreneurs

Name: Biruk Tsehay

2. Education: Biotechnology degree 3. Company Name: Biruk Selamawit and Friends Compost Manufacturing 4. Title: Founder and Manager 5. Founded: 2021 6. What it does: Production of organic...

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Name: Solomon Amera

Education: Diploma Company Name: Solo Printing & Advertising Title: Owner Founded in: 2006 E.C What it does: Printing & Signage works Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup capital: 50,000 birr Current capital: 2,500,000...

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Car Accident with Pedestrian: Deciphering Right of Way Protocols

Car accidents with pedestrians can be distressing for everyone involved. Knowing the right-of-way rules is crucial in these situations. It will prevent accidents. It will...

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What You Need To Know To Get Started With Cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrencies can be used as both money and a way to keep track of money because they use security technologies. A cryptocurrency wallet is...

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Financial storm should slide

Since from the reform Ethiopian government is introduced , changes on all macro-economic factors i.e , exchange rate , inflation , repeated devaluation of ...

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Youth Culture and Entertainment in Ethiopia

Among Sub-Saharan countries, Ethiopia has repeatedly made the list of the fastest-growing economies in recent years. The main driving force behind this growth is...

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The History of Social Modernization

When the term “Atlantic civilization” was coined in the 18th century, the underlying idea was meant to combine the values of the French and...

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The History of Social Modernization

When the term “Atlantic civilization” was coined in the 18th century, the underlying idea was meant to combine the values of the French and...

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Becoming proactive

Some years ago, the organization I worked for, hosted a workshop in Ethiopia, for teams from several countries, including Ethiopia. The Ethiopia team, of...

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Make it happen 2

Last week we saw that individual performance depends on the combination of individual attributes of the worker, work effort of the individual and the...

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Shujaa defeat Germany to secure HSBC SVNS return

Shujaa are back to the HSBC SVNS for 2025 after defeating Germany 33-15 in their winner takes all playoff match in Madrid, Spain on Sunday 2 June 2024. Germany, who...

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Ceremony to Commemorate the Birth of Pancasila on June 1, 2024 at the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli

Ceremony to Commemorate the Birth of Pancasila on June 1, 2024 at the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli – Libya. The ceremony was led by the Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim...

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