Debt Repayments Outpace Capital Spending in Ethiopia’s 1.93 Trillion Birr Budget

Ethiopia's draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year reaches a historic 1.93 trillion Birr, a 34.4% increase. But the burden of debt looms large, with 463 billion Birr earmarked for debt servicing.

Ethiopia Extends ICE Ban, Halts Import of Knocked-Down Vehicle Kits

Ethiopia has banned SKD/CKD imports systematically dismantling local gas vehicle assembly. A calculated extension of last year's personal ICE ban to accelerate EV transition.

Store 251 Rolls Out App as Ethiopia’s E-commerce Scene Faces Shake-Up from Informal Vendors, Telecom Giant

Store 251, a five-year old Ethiopian e-commerce brand known for promoting locally made products, has launched a new mobile app as it scales up in an increasingly competitive sector.

EdTech Without Data? Ethiopian Experts Warn of Biased Outcomes, Inaccuracy, and Fragmentation

The April EdTechMondays episode explored the role of data, awareness, and local context in EdTech success. Participants stressed the importance of data integrity and its impact on inclusive education.

$4M Later, 3M Deliveries in: Ethiopia’s beU Delivery Rides to First Taste of Profit

After nearly 4 years and $4M invested, beU Delivery has reached its first profitable month in May, a major feat in the high-burn, low-margin food delivery space.

After Years of Delay, Ethiopia’s Startup Proclamation Receives Cabinet Nod

After six years in the making, Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved the country’s first Startup Proclamation, a long-awaited milestone for the nation’s embryonic innovation ecosystem.