Culture
Saudi Arabia Imposes New Visa Restrictions Affecting Ethiopian Travelers
Saudi Arabia has announced major changes to its visa policy, set to take effect...
Books
Poet and Tobiya Jazz Event Organizer Misraq Terefe Arrested Amid Unclear Circumstances
Poet and renowned literary event organizer Misraq Terefe was arrested on January 22, 2017, and taken to the...
Entertainment & Arts
The Weeknd’s Reflection on the Ethiopian Red Terror: A Hidden Narrative in His Song
Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, has built a career around deeply emotional and introspective...
Entertainment & Arts
Drummer Teferi Assefa, Ethiopian Jazz Pioneer and Negarit Band Leader, Passes Away at 53
The Ethiopian music community is mourning the loss of Teferi Assefa, a renowned drummer and percussionist, who passed...
Entertainment & Arts
Mahmoud Ahmed’s Grand Farewell: Celebrating 60 Years of Ethiopia’s Musical Legend
On January 11, 2025, Addis Ababa’s Millennium Hall witnessed a momentous event as Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopia’s legendary singer,...
Ethiopia Earns $55 Million from Bitcoin Mining: A Growing Global Player
Ethiopia’s role in the Bitcoin mining industry is on the rise, bringing in a remarkable $55 million over the last ten months. This boost...
Inside AliExpress’ Expansion in Ethiopia: Unlocking New Opportunities for Local Businesses
Ethiopia's rapidly growing demand for digital services and e-commerce solutions is surfacing the way for global tech giants to make a mark on the...
Ethiopia’s Betting Ban: Physical Shops Shutter, but Digital Doors Open
Ethiopia’s ambitious crackdown on sports betting, which saw over 6,000 betting shops shut down across Addis Ababa and other cities, has been in effect...
Ethio Telecom’s Share Offering Explained: What Every Investor Should Know
By-Brook BeyeneEthio Telecom, Ethiopia’s dominant telecom provider, is in the process of partial privatization. The company is offering 100 million ordinary shares at ETB...
Don’t Confuse Ethio Telecom with GERD Bonds: The Investment You Need to Understand
By- Tsegamlak SolomonEthio Telecom is Not GERD: Your Money is Not a Matter of Patriotism!Misguided Patriotism in the Ethio Telecom IPOFollowing the announcement of...
Venture Meda Program Unveils Expert-Led Online Learning Bot to Empower Entrepreneurs, Marketplaces, and Gig Workers
Addis Ababa, 17/10/2024 Venture Meda Program is proud to announce the official launch of the Venture Meda Learning Bot, a new Learning Management System (LMS)...