Insights into the Personal Data Protection Proclamation

In April 2024, the House of People’s Representatives ratified a personal data protection proclamation which moved into implementation in mid-July.

Why I Won’t Swap My Ethio Telecom SIM for Safaricom Ethiopia

By Addis Assefa I remember talking to a taxi driver in Nairobi a few months before Safaricom Plc started operations

Ethiopia’s Ride-Hailing Battleground: How Happy Drivers Win Market Share

Working in marketing and constantly relying on ride-hailing apps to get around in Addis, I’ve often questioned the fixation ride-hailing

Is the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia’s Introduction of New Banking Fees Justified?

In the past few months, Ethiopia’s financial landscape has been witnessing a significant shift with the introduction of new banking

Is Restricting Private Cars in Addis Ababa During Peak Commuting Hours a Viable Solution?

During a briefing to the Standing Committee on Urban Development and Transport Affairs of the parliament on January 31, 2024,

An Overview of Ethiopia’s National Bank New Strategic Plan 2023-2026

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has recently released its Strategic Plan for 2023–2026. This strategic plan aims to address

Beyond Tradition: Women-Owned Business at the Forefront of Telebirr Adoption in Ethiopia

By Endashaw Tesfaye & Ariel Delaney  Recently, we met with ‘Emu’ and ‘Roman’ (affectionately known as ‘Mommy’). Both of whom

Unlocking Innovation: The Untapped Potential of University Spinoffs in Ethiopia

By Tsegamlak Solomon Imagine you’re a researcher at a university, working tirelessly on a groundbreaking discovery. You’re passionate about your