Opinion

Challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises in Ethiopia

Yinebeb Bahru Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs) have been widely credited for being an indispensable part of economic development. Its strength is gauged by the dexterity to create jobs, contribute to industrialization and boost national economic output. SMEs can play a vital role in a country’s development, they contribute hugely to the national economy by

August 9, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Ethiopia

By- Seneshaw Tamru and Tewodros Makonnen Gebrewolde The conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions against Russia triggered price increases of key commodities with far-reaching impacts on welfare, production, and economic growth for developing countries, including Ethiopia. Economic sanctions were imposed on Russia by the US and EU to deter Russia from further escalating the

August 8, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

New Ethiopian Airlines chief aims for near-doubling of fleet under 2035 roadmap

Recently appointed Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Mesfin Tasew has embraced the ‘Vision 2035’ roadmap introduced by his predecessor Tewolde GebreMariam in 2019, as he aims to keep the carrier on an aggressive growth path. Speaking during July’s Farnborough air show, Tasew says the roadmap is “tailored around fast, profitable, sustainable growth” and will involve a

August 7, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Ethiopia finished third with 12 medals at the 20-year-old world athletics championships in Cali, Colombia

Ethiopia finished third with 12 medals at the 20-year-old youth athletics championships held in Colombia yesterday. The athletics team won 12 medals in total with 6 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) has noted that 19 athletes of both genders will compete in 10 events in the championship. The Ethiopian

August 7, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Tech

Telebirr launch three financial services

Ethio Telecom launches three service offering from 10-100,000 birr loan credits to its customers. The service was launched in collaboration with Dashen Bank. Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru said that customers who are offered the service are not required to present collateral. The system uses artificial intelligence to determine customer eligibility for loan. Telebirr Mela

August 5, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Obituary: Dr. Hashim Gamal A-Din A-Shami

Obituary: Dr. Hashim Gamal A-Din A-Shami Dr. Hashim Gamal A-Din A-Shami passed away in Istanbul, Turkey, where he was taking medical treatment on Monday, August 1, 2022. Dr. Hashim was born in the Red Sea coastal city of Tio, Eritrea, in 1946, to his father, Sheikh Gamal A-Din Ibrahim Khalil, and mother, Handia Humo Motala.

August 3, 2022 • By Addis Insight

News

Ethiopian Human Right Commission Releases Report On The Ongoing Human Rights Situation In War-Torn Ethiopia

As Ethiopia continues to face instability and conflict in many of its regions, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published an in-depth report this July detailing its findings in regard to human rights violations, key areas for concern, positive developments, and recommendations for the period June 2021- June 2022. The report details violations in

August 3, 2022 • By Addis Insight

News

Ethiopia: EU and US Special Envoys Visit to Mekelle, Tigray

On Tuesday, 2nd August 2022, the respective EU and US Special Envoys for the Horn of Africa, H.E. Annette Weber and H.E. Mike Hammer travelled on their first joint mission to Mekelle, Tigray, to encourage the launch of talks between the Federal Government of Ethiopia (FGoE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) under the African Union’s auspices. Political dialogue

August 2, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Health

Ethiopian immigrant goes from shepherd to one of world’s top head surgeons

After making Aliyah, Mero Getta pursued his dream to become a doctor, inspired by his father’s role as the village healer; ‘My dream is very simple: Heal people and be a good doctor, and simultaneously, be a good dad and husband’ Dr. Mero Getta is living proof that the sky is the limit when you

August 2, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Journalists face growing hostility as Ethiopia’s civil war persists

  Ethiopia’s 21-month-old civil war is accelerating the deterioration of press freedom in the Horn of Africa nation. The conflict between the federal government and the rebel forces led by the Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF) has prompted a media crackdown that extinguished the glimmer of hope sparked by the initial reforms of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

August 1, 2022 • By Addis Insight