Why Understanding Digital Public Infrastructures Matters for Ethiopia’s DFS Evolution

Ethiopia’s digital future depends on building strong digital public infrastructures now.

Ethiopia Eyes 50 Listings in Maiden Exchange Across Five Years

A five-year collaboration between FSD Africa, FSD Ethiopia, and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange outlines plans for 50 listings in the country's nascent capital market.

Addis Ababa Embraces Smart Parking with U.S. Firm USP Holdings

A Public-Private Partnership between the Addis Ababa City Administration and USP Holdings is set to digitize parking across the capital. Stadium, Kasanchis, and Arat Killo among first sites.

Ethiopia’s Banks Report Rising Forex Allocation in Post-Reform Upswing

A wave of announcements by Ethiopia's commercial banks last week outlines a surge in foreign currency allocation to customers as financial sector navigates new rules.

CBE Logs 7.7 trillion Birr in Digital Transactions Over Eight Months

CBE has reported that the value of its digital transactions in the past eight months has soared past 7.7 trillion birr. A figure higher than total banking sector's digital transactions two years ago.

Ethiopia’s Bold Plastic Crackdown Sweeps Producers into Cleaning Duty

A draft bill currently making its rounds in Ethiopia’s parliament requires plastic producers to cover the cost of collecting, reusing, and recycling their products post-consumption.

Catering Services Thrive on Social Media, but Are They Reliable?

With evolving cultural winds and a new generation embracing a modern lifestyle, catering services have become one of the most preferred ways to host an event.

Why Many SMEs Stagnate and How to Fix It

A significant barrier to scalability in SMEs is the “One-Man-Show” syndrome, where founders attempt to manage every aspect of the business themselves.