In January 2026, habeshaview cinema launched a monthly film membership club aiming to bring together a vibrant community with a shared passion for meaningful cinema. Held by habeshaview on the first Thursday of every month at the Addis House of Culture (National Palace), each event features a welcome reception followed by a thoughtfully selected screening. […]
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Step into the world of Zeraf Leather, where every stitch tells a story of elegance, style, and timeless craftsmanship. Founded by visionary Amanuel Habte, this Ethiopian brand has quickly become the go-to destination for luxury leather goods that blend sophistication with everyday functionality. From chic handbags for women to sleek briefcases for men, and from
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Renowned Ethiopian film maker Professor Haile Gerima received the Berlinale Camera, an honorary award recognizing outstanding contributions to the world of filmmaking, at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival held in Berlin, Germany, on 17 February 2026. Following the award ceremony, Gerima’s latest film, “Black Lions – Roman Wolves”, was screened – a world premiere. The film
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In Ethiopia, food is not just something to be eaten; it is something to be understood. Long before the word ‘nutrition’ was in use, a cuisine grew “on rhythm, restraint, and recurrence. ” The main focus of eating was not to get the most out of it, but to observe. One can ascertain balance through
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Seven months after its official debut, Ethiopian speech-recognition startup Hasab AI has introduced a multilingual, AI-powered meeting note-taking feature, targeting the failure of global platforms to handle low-resource languages. The new feature supports Amharic, Afaan Oromo, and English, and integrates directly with Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex. Users can deploy the tool by
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David Gwiggner is a young author of Ethiopian origin and an enthusiastic reader who devours two to three books every week. His passion for reading is infectious and often inspires others to discover the joy of reading books for themselves. Experience a tale of adventure and heritage in his new book that inspires curiosity, courage
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There’s a tendency to regard the seventies as a golden age of Ethiopian music. The legendary musical outfit The Ibex Band, has played a central role in defining the sound of many of the greatest stars on the music scene of Ethiopia from the mid-seventies onwards–but their golden output has never really waned. At the
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A Journey Through Culture, Nature, and Adventure Ethiopia is a land of contrasts, where ancient history meets breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures. At the heart of this remarkable country lies Lalibela, a spiritual haven famed for its underground rock-hewn churches, including Biete Medhane Alem and Biete Giyorgis. These centuries-old structures are still active places of worship,
On March 4, 2026, Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bishoftu officially opened the Kuriftu Barceló Service Excellence Center, in partnership with Barceló Hotel Group. The center brings global hospitality standards and training expertise to Ethiopia, helping build a skilled workforce across housekeeping, front office, and food & beverage services. In its first year, the program aims to train 400+ hospitality
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Welcome to Pro Events Addis PLC, Addis Ababa’s leading authority in Protocol, Events, and Professional Etiquette. Renowned for excellence, the company specializes in elevating hotel service standards through refined training, executive protocol guidance, and world-class hospitality solutions. At Pro Events Addis, etiquette is more than courtesy—it is a culture. Their tailored hotel service training programs are
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