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Ethiopia to Start Taxing Social Media Messaging Apps

Ethiopia’s sole telecom provider Ethio Telecom is finalizing its preparation to tax social media apps that are used for voice calls and messages. The list of applications to be taxed by the telecom company includes WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram and Facebook Messenger. According to Wazema Radio, the telecom company has been in the process of procuring

December 6, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Somali President 100 Days In Office

Thursday November 29, 2018 marks the first 100 days since Mustafa Omer was nominated as President of Somali Region. Many people are asking what has PRESIDENT Mustafa Omar so far achieved? Here is the summary of his main achievements : • The appointment of the new administration at regional, zonal and Woreda level was finalized

December 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

What Is Wrong With Oromo Tribalist?

All things being equal, in a truly democratic Ethiopia, an Ethiopian of Oromo heritage will have a better chance than her/his counterparts to govern Ethiopia for decades to come. I can see Abiy ruling Ethiopia up until 2020, followed by Lemma Megersa for 10 more years, assuming term limitations of two 5-year terms. Do not

December 1, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

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PM Abiy Ahmed Among The Most Influential African In 2018|Ethiopia News

News Africa Magazine a London based monthly magazine picked Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed as the most influential African in the year 2018. The magazine picked 100 influential Africans in the year 2018 and unlike the previous list this time more Ethiopians made it to the list. PM Abiy Ahmed sweeping reforms in rebranding Ethiopia image

November 28, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Emirates Unveils World’s First Integrated “biometric path”|Tech

Use of biometric technology across multiple points from check-in to boarding is first in the world in terms of its integration across airport stakeholders Advanced stage of implementation with the testing program already “live”, and pilot trials involving passengers to follow In phased development since 2015, the multi-million dollar program is part of Emirates’ continued investment

November 28, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Betty G Won Album of The Year at Afrima Music Award

Betty G, Ethiopia’s artist becomes the first Ethiopian to win Album of The Year at Afrima Music Award. The artist was amongst the top nominees with six nominations including, Album of the Year (for Wegegta, June 2018); Artiste of the Year; Best Artiste in African Jazz; Best Artiste in African Rock; Revelation of the African

November 25, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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How Ethiopia Can Repatriate Billions of Looted Dollars

In a 1991 letter to President Meles that was sent through the Ethiopian Embassy, I rang a warning bell: “The political seduction of the law and the economy begets a bastardized system with no rational foundation in either economic, political or judicial logic. Consequently, kleptocracy (government by armed looters) becomes the most dominant form of

November 24, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

The Americanization of Dr Abiy Ahmed Administration

 By- Abel Asrat  It has been almost 9 months since PM Abiy took office and throughout these time we have seen a wave of change at a pace we can’t even cope. Aside from the cabinet reshuffling, policy changes, reconciliation, and Sunday holy rituals lots of people seem not to notice the resemblance of Abiy in

November 23, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Major Reforms on Business Licensing and Registration

Minimum Capital Requirement One of the important changes introduced by the new business registration and licensing proclamation (No.980/2016) is the total abolition of the requirement of minimum capital for private limited companies. This no more part of the requirements for registration and licensing under the proclamation, regulations, and directives issued. This means that the 15,000

November 22, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Birtukan Mideksa Likely to Become The Next Electoral Board Director

Breaking  Birtukan Mideksa becomes the electoral board chair after the house of people representatives approved her nomination. She was sworn in by the newly elected Supreme Court President Meaza Ashenafi. While introducing his nominee PM Abiy Ahmed was also asked several questions ranging from Birtukan citizenship to her political affiliation. In his response, the Prime

November 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight