13 Million Birr and Counting: Ye-Buna, a Local Monetization Platform, Is Helping Ethiopian Digital Creators Get Paid

As global creator platforms remain limited in Ethiopia, local developers are creating alternatives built for local payments. Ye-Buna is part of this broader shift.

Inter Ethiopia Solutions Is Turning Lithium-Ion Battery Waste Into Affordable Energy

Most lithium-ion batteries lose significant capacity after about five years of use. But losing capacity does not mean they stop working.

How a TikTok Following Set the Stage for an E-Commerce Startup in Addis Ababa

In a city where many e-commerce startups have struggled to survive, a TikTok creator is testing a new model. Ananas blends product reviews, social media demand, and in-house delivery in Addis.

From Campus Idea to Satellite TV: Ethiopia Gets Its First Home Shopping Channel

Ethiopia has its first home shopping channel. Built by five college friends, Merkato TV brings live retail to satellite television, complete with price verification from Addis markets

AI-Backed TebitaFund Promises Faster, Verified Fundraising in Ethiopia

A new crowdfunding entrant is live in Ethiopia. TebitaFund promises fast verification, local payments, and campaigns launched in minutes.

New Free Directory App Helps Ethiopians Find Essential Contacts Fast, Even Without Data

From ATM issues to urgent health needs, finding the right number can be a challenge. Meleket, a locally developed digital directory aims to change that.

Tigat is Building Ethiopia's Creator-Led Classroom

Two childhood friends turned a shared obsession with digital culture into Tigat, a platform helping Ethiopian creators become educators and earn from what they know.

Ethiopia's Sovereign Wealth Fund Prepares to Launch Startup Incubation Program Within SOEs

Ethiopia’s sovereign wealth fund, EIH, is set to launch Jump Start-Up, an incubation program for startups across its state-owned enterprises, according to CEO.