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National Bank of Ethiopia vows to take action on crypto-traders

The Bank urges the public to beware of such illegal activities as the use of digital currencies such as cryptocurrencies, bitcoin and other currencies in Ethiopia is not recognized by the National Bank of Ethiopia. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a proclamation stating that the currency of Ethiopia is Birr and all

June 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Temesgen Desalgn The Spirit of 4 Kilo by Befeqadu Hailu

By- Befeqadu Hailu People sometimes think of journalists, activists, and politicians as machines. People do not go to the polls as often as they would like; It is a matter of conscience. The English saying “ignorance is bliss” is true. Particularly in Ethiopian society, when they are deliberately silent, their frustration is like the use

June 5, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines signed partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Ethiopian Airlines signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to set up a conversion center in Addis Ababa. The new IAI facility will serve as an extension of Ethiopian’s MRO center, allowing it to convert Boeing 767-300 airliners into cargo aircraft. According to IAI’s press release, the new site is going to become the

June 4, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ministry of Mines Inaugurated State of The Art Gallery

Ethiopian Mining Gallery inaugurated by the Ministry of Mines.Members of the diplomatic community, industry and investors, as well as senior government officials, including German Ambassador Stephen Urn, attended the graduation ceremony. State Minister of Mines Million Matthews said mining is a major growth option. He said the gallery, which will be open to the public

June 4, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Bethlehem Tilahun Inducted into the Global Business Hall of Fame

Bethlehem founded soleRebels when she saw skilled artisans in her community in Zenebework living with chronic unemployment. soleRebels allows them to showcase their skills and provides sustainable jobs. Since it opened in 2005, soleRebels has flourished. The company has grown to 300 employees in Ethiopia, and products are distributed to 30 countries worldwide, including through

June 4, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Iconic Ethiopian Foods You Have To Try Before You Die

Ethiopian food may not be as ubiquitous in the United States as, say, Mexican or Chinese food, but it has found a home in many pockets of the country — especially Washington, DC (via Food & Wine). And according to The Food Institute, the cuisine is steadily becoming more popular in America as consumers become