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Blen Hailu
Blen Hailu is a member of Shega's Young Professionals Program and an intern at Shega Media. She has a marketing management degree and prior experience in digital media.
Ethiopia's Nascent Stock Market Unveils Mobile App Aimed at Expanding Retail Investor Base
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange launched Neway, a mobile app to bring market data and trading closer to everyday citizens.
By Blen Hailu
A City Under Construction, A Profession in Transition
Addis Ababa’s urban renewal is reshaping how the city remembers itself. As corridors widen and parks bloom photographers are moving from studios into the street.
Green intentions, Grey areas: Ethiopia’s Plastic Ban Meets Market Reality
Plastic once accounted for just 3% of urban solid waste in Ethiopia. Now it is at the center of a national reckoning over policy speed, industrial readiness, and the real cost of going green.
Cupid’s Currency: Global Trade Shapes Addis Ababa’s Valentine’s Day Roses
One rose for 100 Birr. Demand spikes, supply lags, and global exports leave locals navigating leftover blooms. Local buyers pay double as exports dominate.
From Check-In to Check-Ups: Why Some Addis Ababa Hotels Converted to Hospitals
After COVID-19 hollowed out hospitality, private healthcare stepped in. Hotels with empty rooms found new life as inpatient wards, reimagining urban economics and access to care.
EdTech in Practice: Lessons from a Fellowship Pitch in Addis Ababa
From AI tutoring to SMS-based school platforms, Ethiopia’s EdTech ecosystem is experimenting with different paths to reach displaced and underserved learners.