Daniel Metaferiya
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Documents Agency, Ethio-Post Partnership Shakes Up Internet Cafes, Stationery Shops Built Around Old System
A new DARS and Ethio Post partnership is reshaping document services in Addis Ababa, cutting out intermediaries who have established businesses providing contract drafting services to DARS customers.
By Daniel Metaferiya

As Ethiopia Eyes a Plastic Ban, Paper Entrepreneurs Like Kirtas See a Green Opportunity
Kirtas, a local company specialized in repurposing Addis Ababa's paper waste into homeware and packaging eyes a boom in demand for its recycled paper bags as policy phases out plastic.
By Daniel Metaferiya

Female Architect Trio Reimagine Interior Aesthetics in Addis with Eco-Artisan Lighting
Female architect trio behind Mella Studio are handcrafting a niche market for pendant and hanging lights inspired by Ethiopia’s historical heritage and woven from discarded inputs.
By Daniel Metaferiya