Oromia Disburses 16.9 Billion Birr in Loans to New Entrepreneurs

Oromia region says its entrepreneurship programs have created 2.8M job opportunities through 16.9B Birr in loans, attaining a striking 420% year-on-year credit growth.

Financing the Future: How AI and Strategic Partnerships are Catalyzing MSME Lending and Agri-finance in Ethiopia

Nearly 300 leaders gathered in Addis for Kifiya & Mastercard Foundation’s #KnowledgeSeries spotlighting how AI could unlock new horizons for Ethiopia’s MSMEs.

Dangote, Ethiopia Partner on $2.5B Urea Fertilizer Plant in Gode

Ethiopia’s state investment arm and Dangote Group have signed a $2.5B deal to build a fertilizer complex in Gode. The facility is set to produce up to 3M tons annually.

Ethiopia Ratified a Startup Law, Now Comes the Hard Part

Ethiopia’s Startup Proclamation could be transformative but only if institutions move fast, rules stay clear, and funds reach founders efficiently. Recognition is step one; resilience is the goal.

YaYa Wallet’s New Remittance Service Connects Ethiopian Families Across Borders with Ease

In celebration of the upcoming Ethiopian holidays, a special bonus of 6% is offered on every foreign currency transfer made through YaYa Wallet until October 10, 2025.

National Bank of Ethiopia Endorses New Platform to Stem Parallel Market

“Our measures against illicit remittance flows will never stop,” says Ethiopia’s central bank governor, during unveiling of remittance platform developed by Eagelion System Technology.

Ethio Telecom Plans to Enter African Markets

The plan embraces a digital-first approach powered by AI and targets 100 million customers by 2028.

Hundreds of Private Colleges in Ethiopia at Risk Over Quality Standards

“No more degrees without the education to back them.” Ethiopia’s education minister Birhanu Nega (Prof) gives private colleges 1 year to meet quality standards or risk losing their license.