Daniel Metaferiya

From Weed to Wall: Ethiopian Innovator Transforms Prosopis Juliflora into Low-Cost Bricks

In Afar, an invasive shrub has swallowed over 1.1 million ha. Surafel Belay, a construction engineer, is flipping the narrative by transforming the invasive species into durable, low-cost bricks.

Tempted by Informality: Taxes Rattle Small Businesses in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s tax reforms aim to double revenues. Small businesses warn the price may be their very existence. From Adama to Addis, MSMEs say aggressive hikes are forcing them to reconsider formality.

PSS Brings EMV 3-D Secure Authentication to Ethiopia’s Digital Payments Landscape

Ethiopia’s first EMV 3-D Secure Access Control Server is now live. Locally hosted by PSS with Mastercard, it supports risk-based authentication for card-not-present transactions.

Three Ethiopian Green Entrepreneurs Win Awards in UK-Backed Climate Initiative

Through the Green Future Africa program, three youth-led enterprises, making products from invasive plants, banana fibers, and recycled textiles have received funding, training, and market access.

Ethiopia’s Green Transport Crusade Spawns Market for Fuel-Saving Technology Company

Stricter vehicle emission rules are coming to Ethiopia. A new fuel enhancer promises to reduce emissions by 80% and improve fuel efficiency by 30%, arming drivers with tools for new laws.

Ethiopia Freezes New Power Permits for Crypto Miners Amid Capacity Saturation

Ethiopia won’t greenlight new crypto-mining power deal. EEP says it needs to ensure local access before expanding 'data mining' operations. The country’s Bitcoin mining boom may be slowing.