Daniel Metaferiya

Ethiopia's Electric Leap and the Road It Hasn't Built

Ethiopia banned petrol car imports in 2024. EVs are now 60%+ of new registrations. But only 22% of households have a metered grid connection, and just 27% will by 2030.

Subsidies, Supply Chains, and the Limits of Ethiopia’s Fertilizer Model

A strong fertilizer procurement season masks a deeper issue: Ethiopia’s challenge isn’t sourcing inputs, it’s getting them to farmers on time, in the right place, and at scale.

Ethiopia's Small-Scale Oil Producers Are Coming Back. But the Rules That Once Squeezed Them Out Haven't Left.

Ethiopians are pressing their own noug oil again, powered by cheap machines and a booming TikTok trade. Regulatory standards could shut them down again.

Ethio Telecom Shares Begin Trading as Disclosure and Governance Timeline Remains Pending

Ethio telecom shareholders can now trade their shares marking a shift in Ethiopia’s economic history. But trading has opened before audited accounts, dividend policy, and AGM decisions are in place.

Safaricom’s Multibillion Ethiopia Bet Moves Closer to Payoff

Safaricom’s $2.6B Ethiopia bet is starting to look less like faith and more like foresight. Revenue up 130%. Losses narrowing fast. Pricing power finally emerging.

Algorithms and Azmaris: Inside Ethiopia’s AI Music Wave

From viral AI song covers to a nationwide music challenge and evolutions in production techniques, artificial intelligence is beginning to make its mark on Ethiopia’s music scene.