Who Gets to Learn? Equity Gaps in Ethiopia’s EdTech Expansion

Ethiopia’s EdTech potential impact is immense, but only if inclusion is the foundation, not an afterthought.

Can Ethiopia Contain AI Threats Before Cyber Defenses Fall Behind?

AI-driven cyber threats are rising fast in Ethiopia, exposing gaps between digital expansion, legal frameworks, and cybersecurity readiness.

Laying the Groundwork for Neobanking, Inside Bank of Abyssinia’s Apollo Journey

With a daily spending ceiling of 150,000 Birr, the Apollo Card works as both a physical and digital card. Users can adjust limits in real time, lock cards instantly, and require biometrics.

How Gender Norms Are Blocking Women from Lifesaving Health Care in Ethiopia

95% of global maternal deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Amref’s research in Ethiopia highlights how time poverty, unequal power, and norms keep women from essential care.

Inter Ethiopia Solutions Is Turning Lithium-Ion Battery Waste Into Affordable Energy

Most lithium-ion batteries lose significant capacity after about five years of use. But losing capacity does not mean they stop working.

How a TikTok Following Set the Stage for an E-Commerce Startup in Addis Ababa

In a city where many e-commerce startups have struggled to survive, a TikTok creator is testing a new model. Ananas blends product reviews, social media demand, and in-house delivery in Addis.

In Sidama, a Pilot Project Tries to Reverse a Growing Soil Crisis

Beneath Sidama’s fertile hills, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Soil acidity is eroding yields. A new pilot fertilizer hopes to reverse the damage.

From Campus Idea to Satellite TV: Ethiopia Gets Its First Home Shopping Channel

Ethiopia has its first home shopping channel. Built by five college friends, Merkato TV brings live retail to satellite television, complete with price verification from Addis markets