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Patchy Lenses: Ethiopia’s Film Industry Plays Catch Up to Streaming, Digital Distribution

Ethiopian filmmakers face a hybrid reality: theaters exist, but digital channels like streaming and YouTube allow new paths to audiences worldwide despite prevailing bottlenecks.

Ethiopia’s Online Boom Meets a Cybercrime Wave

As millions of Ethiopians come online, scammers are finding new victims. Experts warn that Ethiopia’s rapid digital growth has far outpaced public awareness and cybersecurity readiness.

Ethiopian Consultancy Firm Builds Digital Marketplace for Data Collectors

MERQ: DAGU platform is designed to link freelance data professionals with organizations conducting research and fieldwork across Ethiopia.

This Ethiopian Startup is Developing Amharic Voice-Guided Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired

Bright Cane has established a workshop within the Ethio-China Technical Institute near Lambert. Operating under the institute’s umbrella, they benefit from its facilities and guidance.

Inside an Addis-Based Firm’s Experimental Approach to Startup Survival in Ethiopia

EfuyeGela’s self-financing model channels income from corporate consulting to support early-stage ventures, keeping them alive long after incubation.

SEED Program Graduates 28 Startups from Shaggar City, Set to Award $50K in Grants

The SEED program, a five-year initiative funded by the Mastercard Foundation, has graduated 28 startups from Shaggar City. The latest cohort was conducted across Shaggar, Bahir Dar, and Hawassa.