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Diageo consents to sell Meta Abo Brewery to BGI

The Ethiopian Competition Commission, subject to approval, is expected to complete the sale during the first quarter of 2022. Diageo acquired Meta Abo Brewery in January 2012 for US$225m and, since then, has invested US$344m into its expansion to transform the brewing industry in Ethiopia and supported local communities through the provision of clean water.

January 25, 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
News

Electric bus project to begin in Addis Ababa City

The Addis Ababa Transport Bureau announced that it is working to raise funds for the electric bus operation in Addis Ababa. The bureau said it is working to raise funds to procure buses from foreign and domestic stakeholders. The office said that electric buses would be charged at night and serviced throughout the day. The

January 24, 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
Health

Jolie-Pitt Foundation Establishes HIV/AIDS Clinic in Ethiopia

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt‘s Jolie-Pitt Foundation has made a $2 million donation to the Global Health Committee to establish a center to aid children affected by tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. The center will be modeled after the Cambodian Health Committee’s Maddox Chivan Children’s Center in Cambodia, where children receive medical, education and social services. “Our goal is

January 22, 2022 By Addis Insight
Opinion

Priorities not Prioritized in the age of Zoom

By- በቀቀኑ ካዓብ Recently the Administration of Addis Ababa announced that it spemt millions in the renovation of the city hall. It is infact a good move that they renovated the Addis Ababa City Hall, commonly called as መዘጋጃ ቤት! I am not against it, a vibrant working environment and a welcoming building for both

January 22, 2022 By Addis Insight
Ethiopian War

Twitter bans users who broke the law in connection with the Ethiopian war

Twitter bans users who say they have “broken the law” in connection with the Ethiopian war Twitter says it has blocked certain accounts in connection with the war in northern Ethiopia. Many accounts have been blocked, Twitter confirmed to the BBC English Service this afternoon. The company said hundreds of Tigrayan supporters were among those

January 21, 2022 By Addis Insight
Culture

Emperor Menelik’s sword returned to Ethiopia from the United States

Emperor Menelik’s sword returned to Ethiopia from the United States. The wooden cross that had been looted with the sword at that time was also recovered. In addition, letters, photographs, postcards, and text and photographs sent by Haile Selassie I have been returned to Ethiopia. The Ethiopian National Heritage Board has handed over the relics

January 21, 2022 By Addis Insight