Culture

Barista keeps 100-year promise with Ethiopian emperor

By Kwak Yeon-soo CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province ― Making a perfect cup of coffee is a delicate affair, from selecting healthy green beans, roasting them and determining the perfect brewing ratio to choosing the ideal serving temperature. Barista Cho Soo-kyung, the second-generation owner of Ethiopia Bet (Ethiopia House) coffeehouse in the Gangwon provincial city of Chuncheon,

January 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Mamo Mihretu Named Governor of National Bank of Ethiopia as Part of Government Reshuffle

Mamo Mihretu, a former World Bank staffer and chief trade negotiator for Ethiopia at the World Trade Organization, has been appointed as the new Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). He replaces Dr. Yinager Dessie, who had held the position since June 2018. Mihretu recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian

January 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Japanese Venture capitalist to boost its investment in Ethiopian startups with a $100 million budget and partnership with Kazana Fund

Japanese Venture capitalist gears up to boost its investment in Ethiopian startups with a $100 million budget and partnership with Kazana Fund January 18, 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Tokyo-based venture capital firm Inclusion Japan (ICJ) in partnership with the early-stage startup investor Kazana Fund, calls on Ethiopian startups with pitch-ready ideas looking to secure significant capital

January 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Djibouti to Build Africa’s First Satellite Launch Facility

The partnership between Djibouti and Hong Kong Aerospace Technology is significant as it marks the first time that an African country will have the capability to launch satellites from its own soil. Currently, African countries must rely on other countries to launch their satellites, which can be costly and logistically challenging. The new facility, which

January 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Timket Festival in Gondar: Record Flights & 10 Reasons to Attend

Gondar, Ethiopia is a city known for its rich history and cultural significance, and one event that should not be missed is the annual Timket festival. This year, Ethiopia Airlines has broken a record for its domestic flights, with 23 flights being operated in one day alone to take people to Gondar for the celebration.

January 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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