Feature

Telecommunication Sector Reform: The Controversial Key To Ethiopia’s Economic Recovery?

By Behailu Shiferaw Mihirete (12 May 2022) Efforts to liberalise and digitalise Ethiopia’s economy have picked up an unprecedented pace since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in April 2018. Reforms to the telecommunications sector, hitherto dominated by the state-owned Ethio Telecom, have been identified by Abiy’s government as the foundation of economic and digital

May 13, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia: Ato Girma Wake, Godfather of the African Sky

Ato Girma Wake, the 79-year-old former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, has been recalled as chairman of the board of the group whose ambitious development he led in the early 2000s. Build a clear roadmap and stick to it. Convince all employees. Focus on training staff. Take care of governance by not mixing politics and the

May 3, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Feature

“If a 4-year-old can operate it, anyone can” – HaHu Scripts

The art of speaking, writing, and reading are integral to everyday life, where language is the primary tool for expression and communication. It can reflect sophistication by expressing society, lifestyle, phenomena, and culture. One of the oldest languages in Ethiopia is Geez,  a language spoken by Agazians, where their origin is obscured in time. Ge’ez

February 10, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Feature

Black History Month: Meet The Dibaba Sisters

The Dibaba sisters from Ethiopia are the fastest family on earth. They are the only siblings in recorded history to hold concurrent world records and have gold medals, two silvers, three bronze, and 15 world championships. One thing that makes the story of the stunning ladies even more impressive is that they were raised by

February 4, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

7 things to consider to profit from the online sell

Our society is progressively becoming a nation of re-sellers; the second-hand market is booming. It’s not just about clearing up – it’s about sustainability. 1, Beware of online marketplace Not all platforms are born equal. Some marketplace sites may charge, and some marketplaces have low traffic. It can be challenging to profit when selling relatively

January 31, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Innovative Design Of Traditional Gojo To Store Rainwater

The Ethiopian cultural Gojo is a circular domed dwelling constructed from a central vertical beam and a surrounding structure of curved beams made from wood or bamboo. An exterior covering of dried grass and mud completes the exterior design. These structures are found everywhere in rural areas due to their ease of construction and inexpensive

January 25, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Ethiopian Great Run: Celebrating unity against conflict

On a sunny day, Sunday morning, regards to the organizers, 25,000 men and women of all ages dressed in green, yellow, and red sporting jerseys brought color and a sense of optimism to the capital, as one of the liveliest and most colorful races globally and is often referred to as Ethiopia’s biggest street party.

January 24, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Ethiopia’s war truce: Epiphany celebrated amid the torment

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrated Epiphany, locally known as Timkat. Crowds gathered in Gondar, a former seat of the royal empire in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. But this year, many were not in a party mood in the conflict-torn area. Thousands made the trip to Gondar, counting to 22 flights recorded in

January 20, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian diasporas replete with industrial investment opportunities

Ethiopia’s economy has been on a continuous and high growth trajectory since the turn of the millennium, registering an average annual growth of over ten pc. It’s about double the average growth rate recorded for sub-Saharan Africa over much the same period. 13 industrial parks in work sectors, including pharmaceutical, agro processing, and textile and

January 17, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Shoe Shiners are banished, making the streets of Addis appealing for diasporas

After the reputable call by PM Abiy to receive 1 million Ethiopian diasporas for homecoming, a significant number of people are in rushing from all parts of the world. Following this initiation, many business and service givers are eager to redeem their business from various setbacks in the market due to the current crises in

January 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight