AI Innovation Takes Centre Stage at Kifiya and Mastercard Foundation’s Third Knowledge Series

Kifiya and Mastercard Foundation's Third Knowledge Series will tackle a crucial financial question: can AI, policy, and market reform bridge the inclusion gap or will innovation keep outpacing access?

Zebegna Bets on Homegrown Tech to Solve Ethiopia’s Fleet Inefficiencies

The platform already serves more than 75 organizations, including logistics firms, banks, NGOs, government fleets, and private security companies.

Ethiopian Trio Build Multilingual AI Assistant to Bridge the Language Gap

A new AI assistant trained in Ethiopia understands local slang, dialects, and culture. Built by three Ethiopian developers, Ras aims to remove the language barrier in accessing AI tools.

The Changing FMCG Landscape in Addis Ababa

Corridor development in Addis Ababa brought new roads but also new retail voids. Where markets collapsed, souks returned. We need smarter GTM & RTM strategies to catch up.

Ethiopian Youth Ride TikTok’s Reach to Turn Crochet Skills into Earnings

From living room doilies to TikTok-driven fashion brands crochet in Ethiopia is making a comeback. Young entrepreneurs are turning childhood skills into thriving online businesses.

Creative Hub Reopens Its Doors at Century-Old Post Office Building in Addis Ababa

A century-old post office in Addis Ababa has been reborn as a hub for innovation, design, and entrepreneurship. Creative Hub Ethiopia is open again.

A Community-Led Push for EdTech Community Collaborations in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has a 5-year Digital Education Strategy. But internet penetration is <30%, access is uneven, and cultural barriers remain. Grassroots initiatives like the EdTech Meetup are closing that gap

How Local Apps Are Guiding Students Through Ethiopia’s Education Reform

As Ethiopia’s universities tighten admissions, students are turning to EdTech apps developed by recent grads to get in the door. This just might be bottom-up innovation at its most relevant.