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The Digital Engine Behind Ethiopia’s Infrastructure and Construction Renaissance
08 May 2026
Ethio Telecom Goes Public on Pressure, Performance, and Competition
29 January 2026
Safaricom Ethiopia Raises Data Prices Amid Financial Sustainability Drive
25 December 2025
05 December 2025
M-PESA Ethiopia Says Its New App Was Blocked on Ethio Telecom Mobile Data Days After Launch
07 November 2025
Safaricom Ethiopia Reports Strong Growth Despite Market Challenges
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.
By Munir Shemsu
Ethio Telecom Plans to Enter African Markets
The plan embraces a digital-first approach powered by AI and targets 100 million customers by 2028.
Ethio Telecom Enters E-Commerce with Zemen Gebeya
Ethio telecom is making a push into Ethiopia’s e-commerce space with the launch of Zemen Gebeya, a full-fledged digital marketplace integrated into the telebirr SuperApp.
Ethio telecom is driving Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure transformation with 5G, AI, cloud services, smart city tools, and green innovation.
By Partner Content
While Ethio telecom is already feeling increased regulatory pressure, recent policy shifts suggest its current challenges are less a momentary strain and more a sign of what lies ahead.
By Kaleab Girma
The move follows stark warnings from July, when CEO Wim Vanhelleputte told media that Ethiopia's mobile data prices, around 3 times lower than the African average.
By Team Shega
Two months ago, the World Bank had voiced concerns about the lack of fair play in Ethiopia’s telecommunications sector.
Safaricom Ethiopia's service revenue rose by 179% to 6.5 billion Birr, while net losses narrowed by 23% to 26.2 billion Birr in the first half of the financial year.