Ethiopia Raises Power Tariffs for Crypto Miners in New Cost-Recovery Drive

Ethiopia is raising electricity rates for crypto miners. Starting Dec. 1, time-of-use and availability-based tariffs will replace the old flat rate, signaling the end of cheap, 24/7 energy contracts.

EthSwitch Rides P2P Wave as Profits & Expenses Reach Historic Highs

EthSwitch, closed the fiscal year ending June 2025 with record growth, gross profit up 34% to 1.4 billion birr and revenue up 49% to 2.2 billion birr, driven by a surge in digital payments.

Ethiopia's Central Bank Moves Against Businesses Using Personal Bank Accounts

Ethiopian banks must now gather and submit detailed records to NBE identifying businesses and traders using personal or third-party bank accounts for commercial transactions.

Engida Travel Unveils Superapp for Bus Ticketing and Trip Management in Ethiopia

Engida Travel has launched Liyu Bus, a new superapp aiming to digitize Ethiopia’s intercity travel bringing e-ticketing, trip management, and in-app payments into one platform.

Ethio Telecom Bets on $17 Advanced 4G Feature Phones to Shrink Ethiopia’s Digital Divide

The Znexus line, which also includes tablets, laptops, and lightweight computers, offers a cloud-powered solution designed to make digital access simpler and more affordable.

AI Promises in Ethiopia Shadowed by Deepfakes and Restricted Internet Freedoms, says New Report

Deepfake videos of athletes Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele claiming they had launched a mobile app were circulated on TikTok and Facebook in January 2025.

Capture Every Detail and Keep Going All Day with Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Whether you’re capturing moments at a wedding celebration or during a quiet sunset walk, the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G helps you preserve perfect memories and stay connected longer.

Can Blockchain Brew a Fairer Coffee Trade? An Ethiopian Startup Thinks So

Waga Token, an Ethiopian blockchain startup, has launched its MVP on Coinbase’s Base Sepolia testnet. Coffee tokens represent real, verified coffee and are minted only when there’s actual demand.