Daniel Metaferiya

A $5 Million Vote of Confidence in Teff: The Story of Lovegrass Ethiopia

A decade ago, a former investment banker bet on teff, Ethiopia’s ancient grain. Today, a $5 million loan backs that vision, and a business built on origin, not reinvention.

New Report Charts Future of Africa-India Cooperation Across Tech, Trade and Health

A new report calls a reimagining of Africa-India relations charting a path to deeper cooperation on infrastructure, AI, green energy, and health, with a 50-year strategic vision.

Researchers in Adama Turn Organic Waste into Poultry Feed Using Black Soldier Flies

Black Soldier Fly larvae consume food waste and produce protein-rich feed plus organic fertilizer, a small insect tackling big challenges.

Ethiopian Startup Targets Paperwork Bottlenecks in Lending with Digital Appraisal Platform

From fan requests to fixing finance: the startup behind Zemeo is now digitizing loan appraisals, using Fayda ID, land records and AI to assess collateral.

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Institute Marks 15 Years, With Modest Gains

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Institute marks 15 years, pointing to gains from cluster farming and mechanization, even as food security risks and supply chain gaps persist.

An Ethiopian Developer Who Once Failed National Exams Built a Platform to Help Others Pass

Since exam reforms in 2022, only about 4.6% of Ethiopian students have passed national entrance exams. One ed-tech startup says the problem isn’t just content, it’s structure.