Why Kenya Is Betting Big on Ethiopia’s Economic Opening
Kenya is the country stepping up to enter Ethiopia’s freshly opened markets.
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Will businesses survive if the government stops being so extravagant?
In August, Addis Ababa city barred its offices and the 11 sub-cities from holding hotel events.
1 week ago
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How Starbucks Tried to Trademark Ethiopian Coffee
The Ethiopian Coffee Trademarking and Licensing Initiative aimed to trademark these names in key markets like the United States. But Starbucks stood in the way.
1 week ago
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Why do we stay when we should run for our lives?
We are in a miserable state; it’s evident everywhere. We hate it, but we hold on tighter.
1 week ago
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Is Ethiopia the Least Happiest Country?
Economic development is positively correlated with a higher happiness ranking. But is that all there is to happiness?
2 weeks ago
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Telebirr’s Microloan Boom: Financial Inclusion or a Debt Trap?
Telebirr’s microloan products, such as Telebirr Mela and Endekise, are designed to provide quick financial relief. However, borrowers have reported that the associated costs can be overwhelming.
2 weeks ago
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Ethiopia’s Private Aviation in the Shadow of Ethiopian Airlines
Private aviation companies in Ethiopia struggle to establish a foothold in an industry dominated by a state-owned giant.
2 weeks ago
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When perceived value sells more than true utility
People these days are often fascinated by how prestigious, gratifying, and appealing a product appears, rather than the actual benefits its features offer.
3 weeks ago
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You aren’t an entrepreneur - not everyone is
Entrepreneurs are change makers on the lookout for ways to better people’s lives. This is more than appreciated. But there is an allusion that they are the sole societal rescuers, fighting for enhanced living.
3 weeks ago
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Being in the 91.6% and moving on with life
If results had you in the 91 club and you feel depressed by it, this for you.
Sep 2025
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Necessity Entrepreneurship
Lack of opportunity also pushes many into entrepreneurship. Driven by survival, they start small ventures aimed at quickly meeting daily needs.
Sep 2025
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Can Technology Solve Ethiopia's Education Crisis?
Technology adoption in the education sector of Ethiopia has largely been sluggish and unsatisfactory. But it can help address the fundamental issues that are causing the low exam pass rates.
Sep 2025
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How Europe Governs Africa’s Agriculture
It is absurd that Ethiopia’s (and Africa’s) agricultural standards are being set in Brussels with no African farmers present. Ethiopia faces the risk of losing a significant amount of its export revenue if it fails to comply with these regulations.
Sep 2025
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How much the government owes us: Ethiopia’s internal debt on the rise
A country unable to pay its debt isn’t forced into liquidation by the court, but suffers detrimental economic and political consequences.
Sep 2025
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