It is often argued that children should learn at school in their maternal languages. This is also what is happening in this country particularly in public schools all around the country.

We see what we want to see. Would you agree with this statement? Two people can look at the same thing but yet see different things.

I have always liked direct people. When someone is direct with you, you can easily know the kind of person you are dealing with. For me, direct people say what they mean and mean what they say.

One of the greatest assets that we Ethiopians have is our social capital. In this country, you rarely feel lonely.

The past few weeks were marked by wedding ceremonies all over the country. This period of the year (April and May in particular) are periods during which weddings traditionally take place.

One thing I have learned about time is that it does not have the same value and meaning to everyone and in every situation. Think about your busiest time for instance.

Have you ever felt that you always need to beg and lament to get things done? Whether the thing is your right or a favor you are asking from a person, somehow things don’t get done for you without begging.

I recently attended a FAO workshop where the theme of discussion was the launching of an agro-processing incubation park in Ethiopia.

One of my tasks at work involves reviewing literature, be it scientific or otherwise.

Many of us have been touched by the speech made by our newly appointed prime minister, Abiy Ahmed (PhD) in his address to the members of the parliament and to the millions of Ethiopians these represent.