Daniel Metaferiya
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Dodai Launches Battery Swapping Pilot with E-Bike Donations to Addis Ababa Transport Bureau
The Addis Ababa based e-mobility startup Dodai has launched a battery swapping pilot, donating 40 electric bikes to the city and aiming to install several swap stations over the next six months.
By Daniel Metaferiya

Tech Solutions for Ethiopian Farmers Must Be Practical, Experts Call out Agri-Tech Paradox
Despite agriculture making up 35% of Ethiopia’s GDP and over 75% of jobs, the sector remains largely untouched by practical digital transformation. Experts say tech is skipping the farmer in Ethiopia.
By Daniel Metaferiya

Smart City Push: E-School Portal to Cover All Public Schools in Addis Ababa by Next Year
The Addis Ababa City Innovation Bureau is working to onboard all public schools onto its E-school management portal by next year, paving the way for citywide digital registration.
By Daniel Metaferiya

Ethio-Life, Lumina Launch Digital Life Insurance Platform, Tapping Underinsured Ethiopian Market
Ethio-Life & General Insurance S.C and Lumia Technologies launched a digital life insurance platform. Lumina uses Fayda national ID for registration and offers claims of up to 750,000 Birr.
By Daniel Metaferiya