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Mar 16 , 2025 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Scrolling for Symptoms: The Pitfalls of Online Self-Diagnosis

It is striking how much social media has threaded itself into the fabric of our lives. Beyond connecting us, it has become a primary source of news, education, and even health information, both physical and mental. Platforms like TikTok, with their r...

Jul 13 , 2024 . By Carolyn Kissane

Love the Job, Hate the Commute

I work three days a week for a half-day shift. Although it is a job that I love, the long commute from home is exhausting. There have been times when I have fallen asleep in the taxi. By the time I get to work, all I want to do is eat and rest. Thankfully, my job is engaging, which helps me to push through. For those who work six days a week to...


Jun 22 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Deadly Shortcuts Behind the Wheel

While riding the bus the other day, I noticed a young woman deeply engrossed in a phone conversation. She was recounting the story of finally getting her driver's license, vividly describing the difficult exams and the "token of appreciation" of 1,000 Br allegedly given to the instructor for "tea." She did not consider it as a bribe but I could not...


Jan 7 , 2024 . By Carolyn Kissane

Unmasking Beauty Standards Embracing Authenticity

I find myself pondering the reasons behind my inclination to straighten my hair, a process that prompts contemplation on embracing its natural state. Although I receive compliments on my curly hair, deep down, I sometimes conform to a certain standard to be considered beautiful. The imprint on the definition of beauty nudges towards certain stan...




Life Matters

Redefining Age-Gap Relationships

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I watched 'The Idea of You', a romantic comedy adapted from Robinne Lee's novel, featuring Anne Hathaway alongside Nicho...

Untapped Potential of Online Commerce

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A young woman residing in Addis Abeba, found herself captivated by the potential of online platforms to transform lives...

The Fine Line of Self-serving Prejudice

Over the weekend, I attended a wedding where my husband was one of the protocols. Despite the typical joyous occasion, the highlight of the event was a parking issue that unfolded at the venue. It was way passed the time when we arrived with the wedding crew, owing to the unpr...

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No Explanation Satisfies Violence against Children

Some of us have heard about what happened in the Bole Arabsa condominiums. Two kids were strangled and stabbed, allegedly, by the housemaid. Some people took to the streets, protesting the act and demanding justice from the government and judicial bodies. What punishment would d...

Sep 10 , 2022      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4219 Views

Make Tibs, Not Minced Meat

We have all heard it said, “looks can be deceiving,” which is often used to refer to something that seems good on the outside but does not have the matching qualities the deeper we go. An external appearance can indeed be misleading. Another saying has the same meaning, “do...

Oct 9 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      6662 Views

Free Nursing Moms from Stares

Halfway into my walk the other day, I saw a lady with a long dress struggling to nurse her baby. She did not want to lift her skirt up, but her baby was crying louder every second. She had to do something, like distract the baby by giving him a pacifier. This did not work – nei...

Oct 2 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      6615 Views

The Fine Line of Self-serving Prejudice

Over the weekend, I attended a wedding where my husband was one of the protocols. Despite the typical joyous occasion, the highlight of the event was a parking issue that unfolded at the venue. It was way passed the time when we arrived with the wedding crew, owing to the unpr...

     |           |      6560 Views

No Explanation Satisfies Violence against Children

Some of us have heard about what happened in the Bole Arabsa condominiums. Two kids were strangled and stabbed, allegedly, by the housemaid. Some people took to the streets, protesting the act and demanding justice from the government and judicial bodies. What punishment would d...

Sep 10 , 2022      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4219 Views

Make Tibs, Not Minced Meat

We have all heard it said, “looks can be deceiving,” which is often used to refer to something that seems good on the outside but does not have the matching qualities the deeper we go. An external appearance can indeed be misleading. Another saying has the same meaning, “do...

Oct 9 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      6662 Views

Free Nursing Moms from Stares

Halfway into my walk the other day, I saw a lady with a long dress struggling to nurse her baby. She did not want to lift her skirt up, but her baby was crying louder every second. She had to do something, like distract the baby by giving him a pacifier. This did not work – nei...

Oct 2 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      6615 Views

When Clubbing, Beware Roofies

The income gap has been rising in Ethiopia for quite a while, leading to crimes. Along with the cost of living, violence is also on the climb in cities. We hear countless stories of muggings and taxi drivers being murdered in the dead of night. There is also what many women shoul...

Sep 26 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      5644 Views

'Thank You,' the Common Expression that's Not Common

If asked to name one of the most important phrases to humankind, I would probably say ‘thank you.' Yes, that is the magic word. How much nicer would our lives be if we showed gratitude more often? Whenever I go to my friends' houses, filled with guests, everybody seems ha...

Sep 18 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4097 Views

Chew on This Industrial Material

There is a viral video on TikTok that, at first glance, seems nothing more than a cooking tutorial. But it goes on, and it shows a woman grappling with adulterated sugar spiked with some plastic derivative to cheat the scales. The woman in the video wanted to melt the sugar to...

Sep 10 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4182 Views

New Flower, Rubbish City

Last week, while taking my 20-month-old son out for a walk inside of the condominium block compound where we live, I found myself saying, “no, don't touch that” or “don't pick that up” every other minute. Then I realised that each patch of grass in the compound was decora...

Sep 4 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      5200 Views

In Pursuit of Own Company at Bars

Some of us go to a bar to get a couple of drinks, either to unwind or to enjoy our own company. Not many people get this. They assume that people should not go to a bar, or even a restaurant, to be by themselves but to socialise. Enjoying one's company may as well be done at home...

Aug 28 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4629 Views

Be Kind, Flush the Toilet: A Call to Action

On multiple occasions, I have walked into restrooms to find that somebody else before me had forgotten to flush after use. It makes me angry that I have to be the one to clean up after somebody else's mess. Some people do not seem to mind and they use the restroom regardless of w...

Aug 21 , 2021      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4726 Views


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Editorial | Mar 16, 2025

A Country Governed by Guesswork, While Millions Lost in the Shadows


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Editorial

A Country Governed by Guesswork, While Millions Lost in the Shadows

Mar 16 , 2025

Ask anyone about the population of Addis Abeba, and a straightforward answer proves e...

The GMO Experiment Can Be Harvest of Hope, Not Seed of Trouble

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Five years ago, 11 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), together with 40 allies acr...

Mismanaged, Trade Liberalisation Could Pour Cold Water on Local Hopes

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The domestic economy has endured a punishing half-decade. A global pandemic throttled...

Africa Wants to Mark Own Homework with Homegrown Credit Agency

Feb 23 , 2025

Africa is a place where the frustrations of its elites run high due to what they feel...

Sunday With Eden

Opening Up: A Risk Worth Taking

A friend once shared her family's struggles with a group of people who had admired her life. They used to say they envied her. But after she...

The Power of Persistence in the Face of Pain

Pain is often seen as a roadblock, but for some, it becomes a catalyst for transformation. When faced wit...

Life Matters

Scrolling for Symptoms: The Pitfalls of Online Self-Diagnosis

It is striking how much social media has threaded itself into the fabric of our lives. Beyond connecting...

About Pringles, Wrestling with Luxury in a Land of Need

The other day, after lunch, my family and I wandered into a supermarket. The children had finished their...

Agenda

Coffee Bean's Rebellious Price Surge Leaves Local Market Parched

Mar 16 , 2025 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

Addis Abeba's coffee culture is under siege as soaring prices ripple through every le...

Industries Under Fire from Sheger City's Tax Blitz

Mar 9 , 2025 . By AKSAH ITALO

A long-standing operator in the water bottling industry, SBG Industry Plc., bottlers...

False Overseas Job Promises Leave Seekers Bankrupt

Mar 2 , 2025 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

Masresha Alebel, 37, hoped to improve his family's circumstances by seeking employmen...

Egg Prices Soar, Families Struggle, Bakeries Bleed as Market Swings

Endalk Eshetu stood arguing with a street egg vendor on Russian Street, near Anbessa...

Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

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Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...

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Commentaries

Sorghums Silent Struggle in Battles for Relevance

Long recognised as a cradle of crop biodiversity, Ethiopia has historically ranked so...

Virtual Migration Could Revive Growth

While technological advances have fueled prosperity for centuries, their benefits rem...

Fineline

Leaders of the National . . .

Leaders of the National Election Board are in a charm offensive mood, of a sort. Last week, they organised a rare tour for members of the me...

When the country’s most. . .

When the country's most senior diplomats and envoys return back to their posts after two-week debriefings, they leave behind a point or two...

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Tax Squeezed, Businesses Cry Foul as Penalties Mount

Mar 16 , 2025 . By AKSAH ITALO

A new directive is beginning to shake up the tax regime with tougher penalties for no...

BREWS FEEL HEAT OF SPIRALING PRICES

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Traditional coffee vendors in Mesalemia neighbourhoods embody a dilemma now playing out across the capital. Within a wee...

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Mar 19 , 2025

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