Beyond Tradition: Women-Owned Business at the Forefront of Telebirr Adoption in Ethiopia

By Endashaw Tesfaye & Ariel Delaney  Recently, we met with ‘Emu’ and ‘Roman’ (affectionately known as ‘Mommy’). Both of whom

Unlocking Innovation: The Untapped Potential of University Spinoffs in Ethiopia

By Tsegamlak Solomon Imagine you’re a researcher at a university, working tirelessly on a groundbreaking discovery. You’re passionate about your

One Startup’s Vision for Seamless Adventures

In recent years, there has been a surge in domestic travel within Ethiopia. Avid travel lovers, most of whom are

Safaricom Ethiopia to Invest Additional $2 Billion in the Next Two Years

Safaricom Ethiopia has announced plans to invest between $1.5 billion to $2 billion in infrastructure over the next two years.

Ethiopian Fintechs Brace for Impact with EthSwitch’s National Payment Gateway

Earlier this week, Ethiopia’s national switch operator, EthSwitch, officially introduced its National Payment Gateway, a product meant to serve as

M-PESA Transacts $287 Million in Three Months Since Launch in Ethiopia

Safaricom announced today its M-PESA services in Ethiopia have transacted $287 million (16 billion birr) within three months of its

Report Finds Renewable Energy to Be the Least Popular Sector for Startups in Addis Ababa

A recent study that sheds light on the startup landscape in Addis Ababa has found that the renewable energy sector

Fintech Startup Equb Releases New Version That Goes Beyond Automation

eQUB, a fintech startup aiming to digitize and decentralize peer-to-peer saving groups and lending circles, has released an upgraded version