May 2025 – Page 2

A New Era For African Hospitality Innovation: Hospitality Hackathon Recap

On April 12–13, Ethiopia hosted its first-ever Hospitality Hackathon, a landmark two-day event that brought together over 350 innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to solve real-world challenges in African hospitality. Hosted across two venues — ALX Lideta Hub and the Pan African Hall at Kuriftu African Village — the event marked a new chapter for […]

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Reflections From Ethio Cycling Adventures

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Ethio Cycling Adventures (ECA), was set up by Levi Lawrence to promote recreational cycling in Addis. At the time, the target group was expats and tourists looking to explore the city and surrounding areas by bike, as this offered a unique experience, as well as an opportunity to keep fit. Having mapped out a series

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A Lineage of Gold, Reimagined for the Modern World

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There’s a new name on the jewelry scene — but the story behind it goes back generations. Zbello by Arsiema launched in April and is already turning heads for its blend of Ethiopian gold tradition and modern design. Founded by Naomi Zbello, daughter of Weyzero Arsiema Gebreselassie and Ato Yemane Zbello, the brand is born

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Italy At Innovation Africa 2025 – Technologies For Growth

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On behalf of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the government body promoting the internationalization of Italian companies, our Addis Ababa office proudly organized Italy’s first participation in Innovation Africa 2025—a leading platform for education and technology cooperation across the continent. The event, held this year in Addis Ababa, offered valuable insights into EdTech trends and

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“Taxi Rimbaud”: An Image In Motion

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Arthur Rimbaud was born in France in 1854. He wrote his first poems at the age of fifteen but suddenly gave up literature in 1875 to become an explorer, merchant and journalist. From 1880 to 1890, he lived several times in Harar pursuing his childhood dream to live intensely, to be constantly on the move in

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