LIFE GOES ON

Whether I am happy or sad Whether I am angry or mad Life goes on Whether I am poor or rich taller or shorter than I reach life goes on Whether I... Read more »

 Participating in poetry blogs pays off in terms of pulling off literary craftsmanship

As an editor of the art column of The Ethiopian Herald many emerging poets and short story writers from different age brackets approach me to get their articles published in the paper.... Read more »

Solar eclipses, interpretations in different cultures

Natural phenomena are expressed in various cultures differently depending on the available knowledge and the prevailing belief systems. One could perhaps say that this was more or less the case since Adam... Read more »

Killing two birds with one stone

Banana cultivation in the Central Ethiopian State has gained significant attention in recent years due to the numerous benefits it offers to farmers by replacing eucalyptus tree with banana. This shift has... Read more »

African cultures , languages in the long journey to integration and unity

How many cultures and languages are there in Africa? Studies suggest that there are more than 3000 spoken and/or written languages in Africa although they may not be fully investigated or explored.... Read more »

 Farmers in Simbita Kebele conquer recurrent flooding and succeed in agriculture

Geremewu Mamenew, a resident of Simbita kebele in Halaba Zone, explains that in the past, the region of Weira Dijo Woreda faced significant challenges due to frequent floods, which made it difficult... Read more »

 Genuine cooperation to utilize Nile water for socio-economic dev’t

In a world where resources are becoming increasingly scarce, cooperation is key to ensuring sustainable utilization of the blessings for the benefit of all. In the ever-changing landscape of global politics and... Read more »

 Addressing challenges of people with Autism

Many believe that designating a particular date, week or month as international days or weeks has greater importance to promote issues of concern, raise awareness, educate the general public and grab the... Read more »

Fiche Chamballala: A feast beyond celebraring a new year

According to one of sidama folklores, a young woman used to vist her parents annually following her marriage. She used to carry gifts like the delicious Sidama traditional food called Bursame, made... Read more »

Lake Hawassa’s preservation task requires collective action

The lives of human beings are extremely attached to water bodies. Most commonly, a great number of populations reside in areas where water is abundant. Nowadays, thanks to the advancement of technologies,... Read more »