Opinion

Can higher wages help combat public sector corruption?

                                    By Bekan Bekele Oxford Dictionary defines corruption as “a dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power typically involving bribery”. Corruption is not a new phenomenon. In fact, the First Dynasty (3100–2700 BC) of ancient Egypt noted corruption in its judiciary. According

January 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Gutu Abera Takes the African Jazz Scene by Storm with AFRIMA Win for “DEEMI”

Gutu Abera is a rising Ethiopian musician known for his unique style of blending traditional Oromiffa music with contemporary jazz elements. Who has been making waves in the African music scene with his soulful and captivating performances. His recent win at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in the category of “Best African Jazz Group

January 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Rising Star: Ethiopian Artist Kassmasse Wins Best East African Artist at AFRIMA Awards”

Kassmasse, an Ethiopian artist, took home the award for Best East African Artist at the 2022 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The annual awards ceremony, which was created in 2013 by the International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in partnership with the African Union (AU), honors outstanding achievement in the African music

January 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Lionel Messi Announces Partnership with OrCam to Improve Lives of Visually Impaired in Ethiopia

Football superstar Lionel Messi has announced a partnership with OrCam, an Ethiopian-based organization that works to improve the lives of the blind and visually impaired community. As part of the partnership, Messi has made a special donation to OrCam to help support their mission. The donation will go towards providing the revolutionary OrCam MyEye device

January 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Diaspora Community Invited to Participate in Ethiopia’s Constitutional Reform Dialogue

Diaspora Community Invited to Participate in Ethiopia’s Constitutional Reform Dialogue The American Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee (AEPAC) has launched a new platform to engage the one million strong diaspora community in the United States with the national dialogue underway in Ethiopia by addressing the single most important issue: Constitutional Reform. The country has endured a

January 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

The Accidental Rise and the Foreseeable Fall of Abiy Ahmed in the Land of Two Shenes

By Yonas Biru, PhD PREFACE In the past, I have written well over 100 articles. If I were asked to rate them in the order of their importance in avoiding catastrophe and/or finding solutions, I would say this article would be among the top five. One was co-authored with Professor Lemma Wolde Senbet (LWS) with

January 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Yuti Nass First Ethiopian TikToker to Reach 1 Million Followers

Ethiopian TikTok sensation, Yuti Nass, also known as Hayat, has made waves in the entertainment industry by becoming the first Ethiopian to reach the milestone of one million followers on the popular social media platform. Known for her viral content that reflects the everyday lives of Ethiopians, Nass has quickly established herself as a leading

January 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Fana Lamrot crowns Yalemework Jemeberu as the winner: takes home 1 million Birr

The third season of Fana Lamrot, a music competition that showcases the talent of Ethiopian musicians, recently concluded its finale with a thrilling performance by the winner, Yalemework Jemeberu. Yalemework is a talented female musician originally from Gondar, a place known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional music styles, including Azmari and Masinqo. She

January 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Banking Industry Gets a Boost with Abyssinia Bank’s Apollo App

Abyssinia Bank, one of Ethiopia’s leading financial institutions, is known for its unique virtual banking services. The bank’s latest release, the Apollo mobile banking app, is no exception. The app is the first of its kind in Ethiopia, allowing customers to open bank accounts without the need for a physical presence at a bank branch.

January 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines Triples Frequency of Flights to Mekelle, Denies Age Restriction Allegations

Ethiopian Airlines announced today that it will be increasing its flights to Mekelle from once a day to three times a day, in order to better serve passengers traveling to and from the city. “We are committed to providing our passengers with the best possible service and we believe that increasing the frequency of our

January 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight