Girum Chala, a former CGTN journalist, has launched the Global Television Network of Africa (GTNA), a pan African broadcasting corporation seeking to establish African narratives for Africa. GTNA was formed through private funding primarily from African diaspora. @linkupbusiness

Total Energies is relaunching the Startupper of the Year Challenge in Ethiopia for its 3rd edition. This year's challenge will host entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 that have a business creation project or a startup that is less than three years old in any sector. Three winners in the 'business creation project', 'startup under three years old', and 'female entrepreneur' categories will be awarded. Registration deadline is December 23rd (2021) and interested applicants can register at https://bit.ly/3wzuhug. @linkupbusiness

Eliana Mall will host an Ethio K-Pop fans meeting on Sunday 14 November 2021. Doors will open at 1:00pm, and the entrance fee is ETB 200. @linkupaddis

Golden Hands in collaboration with Sebhan Gemstone is hosting the 2nd edition of Golden Hands Handmade Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday 13 and 14 November 2021 at Laphto Mall. The event will feature more than 40 artisans along with food, drinks and game areas for children. Doors will open at 9:00am. This is a free entrance event. @linkupaddis

So and So will organize the next edition of Pump, a recurring music event, at Dok Restaurant on 13 November 2021. Doors will open at 10:00pm and entrance fee is ETB 200.

Download and enjoy the November 2021 edition of LinkUp Addis; https://bit.ly/3pSjtGx. @linkupaddis

Alliance Ethio-Francaise will host a live performance featuring Rosa Mario, a visual artist, Mario Cumbana and Gonga, a musician on Thursday 18 November 2021 at the Alliance's premises near Piassa. Doors will open at 6:00pm. Thisbisba free entry event. @linkupaddis

Social Enterprise Ethiopia, in partnership with Nu Chika Enabuka, will host MeetUp Addis a professional networking event featuring Yididya Damtew, Founder and CEO of Aklil, and Sosina Wogayehu, Founder and CEO at Ethio Circus Entertainment. The event will take place at Nu Chika Enabuka on 18 November 2021. Doors will open at 6:00pm. @linkupaddis

Fendika will host its weekly jazz session with Jazzbyssinia, a renowned Ethio-Jazz Band, on Wednesday 17 November 2021. Doors will open at 7:00pm. @linkupaddis

Daniel Bekele, the Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, has been awarded the German Africa Award 2021 for his "fight for democracy and human rights". The annual awards are meant to give recognition to personalities from Africa that have contributed to peace, reconciliation, and social justice. Daniel is the first Ethiopian to receive the award. @linkupbusiness

The next edition of Shifta Concert is happening on 24 November 2021 bringing Giday and featuring CallMeDaggy. Doors will open at 6:30pm, and the entrance fee is ETB 150. @linkupaddis

The 4th Annual ET Real Estate and Home Expo by 251 Communications is coming on 01 and 02 January 2022 at Hilton Hotel. The event brings together potential real estate buyers, real estate developers and other businesses. Stay tuned for more updates. @linkupaddis

Drum Fusion is heading to Monarch Top View. The drum fusion team with Micky Hasset will be featuring at the 360 degree rooftop at Monarch Top View Hotel (Piassa) every Friday under the theme Music Unplugged. Doors will open at 6:30pm. @linkupaddis

Elevate Lounge is hosting a music event noscriptd Houseday featuring a group of exceptional house music artists on Sunday 21 November 2021. Doors will open at 4:00pm. Entrance is free. @linkupaddis

Alliance Ethiop-fraincaise will host an art exhibition noscriptd 'Out of Europa' a site-specific art installation by Hugo Motor. The exhibition will stay open until 30 November 2021 during open hours of Alliance Ethio-francaise. Entrance is free. @linkupaddis

Alliance Ethio-francaise is weekly movie screening session every Saturday bringing French films with English subnoscripts. The session will have options for kids (starting at 2:00pm) and for adults at (4:00pm). Entrance is free.
To check out the movie schedule for this week, go to: https://bit.ly/3HCv7eT. @linkupaddis

The Ethiopian Media Authority and On Promotion PLC have signed an agreement to host the first ever international media expo in Ethiopia later this year. The expo is expected to draw more than 80 media companies and 500 professionals from all across the globe. To facilitate this grand undertaking, the authority has also employed the services of On Promotion Basic Lead, a company based in Los Angeles (USA). @linkupbusiness

AWiB is hosting a full-day business seminar led by the Female CEO Breakfast Club. The seminar which will be noscriptd Senior to Junior will be hosted at Ras Amba Hotel on Thursday 25 November 2021. The event will include workshops by leading business leaders along with mentorship pairing, and the registration fee is ETB 4,500. @linkupaddis

Haile Mojito is starting a special offer on Monday noscriptd Mojito Mondays. Make your way to the popular cocktail bar and enjoy Mojito Mint or Abu Salad shot for ETB 100 only. @linkupaddis

The 7th edition of Yenegew Bazaar will take place at Metro, Hyatt Regency on Sunday 28 November 2021. This time the event will be joining the annual Christmas Artisan Bazaar at Hyatt Regency to provide its audience with a unique shopping experience. Part of the 'Hyatt Loves Local' initiative, the event will help local businesses and charities. The entrance to the event is ETB 50. @linkupaddis

AWiB is hosting a full-day business seminar led by the Female CEO Breakfast Club. The seminar which will be noscriptd Senior to Junior will be hosted at Ras Amba Hotel on Thursday 25 November 2021. The event will include workshops by leading business leaders along with mentorship pairing, and the registration fee is ETB 4,500. @linkupaddis

The sixth round of the Miss.Africa Proposal Competition is now open to applicants. First prize is USD 5,000, a three week accelerator programme, and a USD 1,000 media package while second and third prize is USD 1,000 each. The programme aims to empower women in tech and is hosted by Miss.Africa Digital Programme. Apply at https://bit.ly/32o34jf. Application deadline is December 30th. @linkupbusiness