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Our Favorite Stories from 2024

In celebration of the new year, Shega Media’s editorial team reflects on some of our favorite stories from the past year.

The Fiscal Administration of a City: The Case of Addis Ababa with Intra-Continental Insights

The 33 billion birr invested in corridor development last year, a figure that could potentially double this year, was fully funded by the City Administration.

Reimagining Interoperability for Inclusive Payment Systems

EthSwitch is increasingly being assigned major responsibilities by the central bank to realize financial inclusivity targets.

High-Level Starbucks Delegation Visits Ethiopia Under the Radar

Brazil, Starbucks' largest coffee supplier, is experiencing severe droughts that are affecting production. This global disruption could present a favorable opportunity for Ethiopia.

Ethiopia Opens Financial Sector to Foreign Banks

Some members of parliament have raised concerns over the feasibility of opening the banking sector to foreign banks amid prevailing constraints.

Ethiopian Investors in Pharmaceutical, Real Estate, Manufacturing Demand Exemptions from Pending Property Tax

The highest property tax rates will be placed on owners who have failed to develop their land despite an extended period with rights to it.

To Ride or Not to Ride? How Ethiopia’s Taxi Hailing Industry Falls Short Protecting Female Passengers

Reports of female passengers experiencing harassment while using taxi hailing services is becoming all too common in Addis Ababa. Women rights groups are jointly calling for a zero-tolerance policy.

European Investors Voice Concerns Over Birr Crunch

As Ethiopia's FX reserves signal an increase following a transition to a market based exchange regime policy, investors are struggling to source local currency.