A critical report on land use and transfer was released on June 14, 2010 by the special taskforce for the Addis Abeba City Administration. ZEKARIAS HADDUSH, FORTUNE STAFF WRITER spoke with Mekuria Haile, general manager of the Addis Abeba City Administration, and asked how the administration planned to solve the problems and challenges outlined in the report.
Private Sector to Get Regular Meetings with PM
The private sector is to get access to the Prime Minister on a regular basis to address their concerns based on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association (ECCSA) on Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Jupiter Hotel Shines at Night
There are many joints in Addis Abeba to experience jazz. Jupiter International Hotel next to the ECA is one such place. Its comfortable lounge provides the perfect setting to unwind from a stressful day at work, and Thursday night is the night to be there with the “Four Stars Band” providing the entertainment.
Feasting on Foreign Fare
The beautifully appointed Kuriftu Diplomat Restaurant opened on the fifth floor of the Boston Partners Building on Africa Avenue (Bole Road) on Thursday, July 1, 2010.
First Int’l Film Festival to Further Local Industry
The First International Short Film Festival in Addis Abeba will take flight tomorrow, June 14, 2010, featuring the frills of the red carpet; famous guests, including supermodel Liya Kebede; 100 films from festivals around the world; and a competition among 25 East African filmmakers, with first prize fetching a flight to France for film training.
Residents Complain about Compensation
The relocation of residents living in the area behind the Sheraton Addis Hotel has been postponed by two weeks amid their complaints of insufficient compensation from the Arada and Kirkos districts.
Getting Around
Addis Ababa does not have a metro railway service. However,the following means of transportation are available. Bus If you want …Read the Rest
Construction Boom In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Construction has become one of the fastest growing sectors in Ethiopia. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Addis Ababa is home to 4 million people
Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia is founded by Atse(King) Menelik. This thriving city is a home to 4 million people.
Raw nerves calmed by raw pleasure
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — I was high in the Mercato when Solomon, our driver, suggested we eat kitfo. My girlfriend …Read the Rest
