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Nahtty Man Concert
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In what is becoming a regular occurrence, Adika Communications and Events will put on another big happening when they host a concert by Natnael Ayalew (Natty Man) at Lafto Mall on the 21st of April 2012. After re-launching his recent album “Man” with six brand new songs added to it, Natty is currently working on a new album in English. The singer who dreams...
Enat proposes Brutawit Dawit for Bank President
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – After months of a desperate headhunt in search of a female to assume the most senior position in a bank whose mission is to provide opportunities for women, the board of directors of Enat Bank have proposed the appointment of veteran banker Brutawit Dawit to be the founding president of the bank and have submitted her name to the National Bank for approval.
Her appointment...
Ernst & Young to Provide Insights on Doing Business in Ethiopia at Charlotte Africa Business Week
Charlotte, NC (Press Release) – Zemedeneh Negatu, Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Ethiopia and Head of Transaction Advisory Services East Africa, joins the list of confirmed special focus session speakers for Doing Business in Fast-Growing Africa. The conference is being held on Friday, April 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is part of the line-up of events for Charlotte Africa...
Bonna Annee – ቦናኔ – an Ethiopian Restaurant in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – Finding Bonna Annee(ቦናኔ) is half the fun – as long as your idea of fun is getting lost in Al Qusais. Luckily for us, our taxi driver was as enthusiastic about finding this innocuous Ethiopian eatery as we were and, after calling the restaurant countless times, as well as friends, family and anyone else who probably didn’t have a clue where it was, we somehow chanced upon it.
We...
Ethiopia, where life is governed from above
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – If you are a vegetarian and happen to be in Addis Ababa at this time of year, you will be feeling very lucky as almost every restaurant will be serving vegetarian buffets and little else.
It is the season of Lent for Ethiopian Orthodox believers, who make up more than 40% of Ethiopia’s total population of 80-million. So fasting in this season is not only for the...
African Union to host Hub of Africa 2012 Fashion Week at the NEW African Union Conference Centre
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Clairvoyant Marketing Agency, In the Bag and Origin Africa are proud to announce that the 2012, Hub of Africa Fashion Show, will be held in the new African Union Conference centre.
Commentating on the show and the Africa Union’s support, Deputy Chairperson, of the African Union Commission, Erastus Mwencha, remarked “The textiles and clothing industry in Africa...
Ethiopians Dejen Gebremeskel and Tirunesh Dibaba win titles at Carlsbad 5000
CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) – Dejen Gebremeskel of Ethiopia has won the men’s championship at the Carlsbad 5000 for the second year in a row, tying for the fourth-fastest time ever on the roads in 13 minutes, 11 seconds.
Fellow Ethiopian Tirunesh Dibaba regained the women’s title she won in 2005, finishing in 15:01. The 2008 Olympic champion at 5,000 and 10,000 meters, Dibaba ran away from the...
Travel Experience to Wenchi Crater Lake
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Ethiopian Herald) - After two hours of travel through golden yellow farms of barley and teff; and the violet of potato flowers, our vehicle came to a stop near the sign board of Wenchi Eco-Tourism Association (WETA). Local children encircled us with flowers – fresh and dried ones.
WETA is an admirable initiative with people’s participation. Its office had a traditional...
Fikerte Addis to Present at Hub of Africa Fashion Week
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The renowned Ethiopian designer, Fikerte Addis, who recently partook in Africa Fashion Week in New York City, will present her work at the Hub of Africa Fashion week to be held at the brand new African Union Conference Centre, between April 24 and 27, 2012.
Designers from Ghana, Nigeria, and Somalia will also be presenting their brand lines at the event, disclosed Clairvoyant...
Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster, A rare diversity in dining
NEW YORK — It’s a balmy March evening just before the official arrival of spring, and a few diners are already happily venturing to the small tables outside Red Rooster, chef Marcus Samuelsson’s eatery on Lenox Avenue in the heart of Harlem.
But outside isn’t really the place to be.
No, to feel the buzz that is Red Rooster, one should really be perched on a stool at the horseshoe-shaped...