Daniel Metaferiya

A Young Entrepreneur’s Bid to Make Solar Power Affordable in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is set to double hydropower with the GERD, but 60M+ people still lack electricity. A young entrepreneur is betting on affordable solar to bridge the gap through local combiner boxes.

Ethiopia to Host ASEB 2025, Spotlighting Africa’s Startup Builders

Ethiopia will host the 4th African Startup Ecosystem Builders Summit (ASEB 2025) this November, planning to draw over 2,000 participants and recognize builders across 35 award categories.

National Bank of Ethiopia Endorses New Platform to Stem Parallel Market

“Our measures against illicit remittance flows will never stop,” says Ethiopia’s central bank governor, during unveiling of remittance platform developed by Eagelion System Technology.

Hundreds of Private Colleges in Ethiopia at Risk Over Quality Standards

“No more degrees without the education to back them.” Ethiopia’s education minister Birhanu Nega (Prof) gives private colleges 1 year to meet quality standards or risk losing their license.

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.