By Eyerus Hadgu – Less than 35% of Ethiopians have access to financial services. Most bank branches are clustered around…
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Japan announces its 2021 Prize Laureates
The winners of the 2021 Japan Prize were announced on January 29 by the Japan Prize Foundation and its president,…
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DP World helps COVID-19 vaccines provision for lower income countries
DP World and UNICEF have announced a wide-ranging partnership to support the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and related immunization…
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Two private companies to improve internet access in Ethiopia
With the aim of improving internet access in Ethiopia, WebSprix, Ethiopia’s only private Internet service provider announced investing in wingu.africa…
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UN agency receives reports of rising hunger in Tigray
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said on Tuesday that it is “receiving reports of…
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Africa50 launches podcast to attract investment in infrastructure
Africa50, in partnership with US based Foreign Policy magazine, has launched an exciting new podcast series called Africa Forward. Africa…
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Ethiopian Airlines, CemAir implement interline agreement
Ethiopian Airlines and CemAir have started implementing an interline agreement which allows passengers enjoy seamless travel with a single ticket…
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Addis Bank profit increases to 274 million Birr
Addis International Bank, one of the sixteen private banks operating in Ethiopia, has announced a total of 274.2 million Birr…
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Using youth-friendly service does not increase risk of COVID-19
By Fitsum Workneh – Adolescence is a unique and critical stage of life, the biological and psychological changes that occur…
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COVID-19 & misinformation – Challenges of Ethiopian journalists
By Mekonnen Teshome Tollera – Though it is crystal-clear that journalists have been challenged working through all disastrous environment, from…
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Gambella needs attention, says Ethiopian rights commission
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC/Commission) said treatment of prisoners needs to be improved, right of opposition parties to operate…
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Infrastructure key to African Continental Free Trade Area
The 6th PIDA Week opened virtually on Tuesday, 19 January 2021, with key speakers stressing the need for Africa to…
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