Daniel Metaferiya

Ethiopia’s Motorsports Future May Be on a Screen, Not a Street

Ethiopia's motor sports ambitions have struggled to mature due to several reasons. Now, its revival may begin not on asphalt, but on racing simulators.

Dachi Launches Ethiopia’s First Locally Canned Fava, Kidney Beans

Dachi Manufacturing expands beyond ketchup into canned beans, peas and sweet corn, aiming for large-scale output and new export markets.

Ethiopia’s Redevelopment Dilemma: Growth, Compensation, and Fragile Land Rights

Addis Ababa paid over 7.4 billion Birr in compensation in just six months of urban resettlement. Experts warn one-time payouts don’t rebuild livelihoods when land rights remain legally fragile.

LakiPay Bets on Ethiopia’s Content Creators with New Digital Remittance Platform

Ethiopian fintech LakiPay has launched a digital remittance platform targeting the creator economy promising content creators up to 95% of their earnings from online gifts.

Why Some Ethiopian Startups are on the Move to Rwanda

Ethiopian startups are increasingly looking beyond Addis and finding opportunity in Kigali. Faster registration, clearer rules, and investor-friendly policies are driving a quiet shift toward Rwanda.

Dashen Bank's Revenue Jumps 34% to Birr 31.4 Billion as Profit Growth Lags

Dashen’s customer base has also expanded by 17.4% to 7.88 million, supported by a nationwide network of 906 branches.