Moving from Fragmented, Program-specific Interventions to Building Truly Resilient, People-centered, Community-led Health Systems

Ethiopia’s health reforms will only succeed if communities are at the center. Addis Tamire (M.D) shares why systems must reflect people’s realities, not the other way around.

How Guaro’s Micro-Factories Might Become a Scalable Model for Ethiopia’s Spice Heritage

Ethiopia cultivates over fifty varieties of spices, yet limited post-harvest processing means most never enter high-value markets. Guaro is addressing this gap with on-site nano-factories.

DizzitUp Channels Diaspora Remittances to Empower African SMEs with Latest Token Airdrop

Africa receives $100B+ in remittances annually, yet SMEs see very little of it. DizzitUp wants to change that with a blockchain-powered platform connecting diaspora payments to local businesses.

Patchy Lenses: Ethiopia’s Film Industry Plays Catch Up to Streaming, Digital Distribution

Ethiopian filmmakers face a hybrid reality: theaters exist, but digital channels like streaming and YouTube allow new paths to audiences worldwide despite prevailing bottlenecks.

The Case for a Unified Framework: Building Cohesion in Ethiopia’s Digital Education Landscape

Ethiopia’s nascent Edtech scene is gradually growing in a fragmented manner. Experts say what’s missing is a single national framework linking education, ICT, and finance to scale digital learning.

Upskill, Certify, Deploy: This AI Startup Connects Verified Ethiopian Talent to Jobs with Smart Certification Paths

Ethiopian startup Tesfa AI is using AI to bridge the skills gap: tailored assessments, upskilling, and certifications for job-ready talent.

Ethiopian Startup Turns High Achievers into Mentors with Peer-to-peer Tutoring Platform

Temari le Temari pairs students with top-performing peers, affordable academic support built for Ethiopia’s realities.

“What Partnership Can I Initiate Today?” A look at Ethiopia’s EdTech Networking Day

Ethiopia’s #EdTech ecosystem came together last week for a day of collaboration and innovation. Founders, educators, and investors joined to explore how tech can make learning more inclusive.