Hawassa is one of the up and coming towns in Ethiopia. At the center of its attraction to visitors from the capital and beyond, is the lake known as Ye'Fikir Hayk or Lake of Love.
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Urbanite Ethiopians love their machiatto and mille-feuille. Even if the prices for these 'luxury items' have gone up astronomically in the last few years. Especially at upscale cafes and restaurants. Many of the customers that frequent such establishments frequently complain at the high prices. But the one thing they never seem to do, is leave.
In a counter point to another writer's assertion that ego is the primary problem of the Ethiopian consumer, Michael Shiferaw argues that ignorance also plays a large part in making this consumer group, seemingly price insensitive.
Sometimes, bartenders put up a sign that says 'Tipping is not a city in China' to let patrons know they should not consider tipping a distant and foreign concept. By that token, perhaps Addis motorists should start taking putting the title of this article on signs they take to most new buildings in town.
The venerable Office Bar at the Sheraton Addis has remained one of Addis' top, upscale nightspots for many years. And it is aptly named for entertainment is not the only offering its patrons can find there.
As I was planning my trip to South America, I knew there were a few countries I cared to see more than others. Sadly, Uruguay wasn't one of them, because I simply didn't know anything except ....
From Maskarm Haile's Blog - Ethiopian, English Speaking Nomad
Upscale restaurants are becoming an investment area of choice for many entrepreneurs, particularly those with foreign connections. Café Bon is one of the new crop of entrants onto the dining scene that have popped up over the last few months. And if beginnings are anything to go by, it's going to be here for a long while.
In this installment of her ongoing research into Ethiopian music and culture, Dr. Timkehet Teferra delves into the experiences and music of the Bahər Dār's child azmaris. At a very young age, these aspiring musicians seem to master some aspects of the art their older counterparts have perfected, enough to contemplate competing with them in offering their services.
Maskarm Hailehas spent a good portion of her life on the road to somewhere. She mostly
writes about her unique travel experiences and the people she meets and
befriends via her 'couchsurfing' travel style.
Sehin Teferra
is a freelance trainer and consultant with an academic background in
international development and gender equity. She has written since her teens, and invites your comments and
thoughts on her observations.
Meti Yilma is a radio show host, poet, writer, MC, one time tv
personality and a number of other things besides. Including, a top 4 finisher in 2006's Survivor Africa.
The Dalol Oil S.Co. Share Offering is one of the latest share offerings in Ethiopia. It seems to have a well structured offering incorporating many of the elements that other offerings seem to miss or ignore.
After emigrating abroad, going to school and then opening a successful business in London, it only took a vacation to Tewodros Tadesse's hometown of Hawassa to convince him to leave everything behind and move back once and for all.
ESAI celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Horizon Ethiopia would like to congratulate them on their achievements through the years and wishes them another decade and more of continued success.
Urbanite Ethiopians love their machiatto and mille-feuille. Even if the prices for these 'luxury items' have gone up astronomically in the last few years. Especially at upscale cafes and restaurants. Many of the customers that frequent such establishments frequently complain at the high prices. But the one thing they never seem to do, is leave.
In a counter point to another writer's assertion that ego is the primary problem of the Ethiopian consumer, Michael Shiferaw argues that ignorance also plays a large part in making this consumer group, seemingly price insensitive.
Diaspora Direct Investment loan guarantee program is one of several USAID projects that VEGA Ethiopia is currently executing.
Internet connection rates take another dive.
Coffee Round Table held at Hilton right after EAFCA 2010 and ECX's launch of Direct Specialty Trade.
Sometimes, bartenders put up a sign that says 'Tipping is not a city in China' to let patrons know they should not consider tipping a distant and foreign concept. By that token, perhaps Addis motorists should start taking putting the title of this article on signs they take to most new buildings in town.
The venerable Office Bar at the Sheraton Addis has remained one of Addis' top, upscale nightspots for many years. And it is aptly named for entertainment is not the only offering its patrons can find there.
As I was planning my trip to South America, I knew there were a few countries I cared to see more than others. Sadly, Uruguay wasn't one of them, because I simply didn't know anything except ....
Upscale restaurants are becoming an investment area of choice for many entrepreneurs, particularly those with foreign connections. Café Bon is one of the new crop of entrants onto the dining scene that have popped up over the last few months. And if beginnings are anything to go by, it's going to be here for a long while.
In this installment of her ongoing research into Ethiopian music and culture, Dr. Timkehet Teferra delves into the experiences and music of the Bahər Dār's child azmaris. At a very young age, these aspiring musicians seem to master some aspects of the art their older counterparts have perfected, enough to contemplate competing with them in offering their services.
The new system of Internships at Ethiopian Universities adds value to the students and their assigned companies.
The Dalol Oil S.Co. Share Offering is one of the latest share offerings in Ethiopia. It seems to have a well structured offering incorporating many of the elements that other offerings seem to miss or ignore.
After emigrating abroad, going to school and then opening a successful business in London, it only took a vacation to Tewodros Tadesse's hometown of Hawassa to convince him to leave everything behind and move back once and for all.
ESAI celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Horizon Ethiopia would like to congratulate them on their achievements through the years and wishes them another decade and more of continued success.
