Daniel Metaferiya

Ethiopian Developer Launches a Centralized Portal for Ad Placements on Telegram

Ethiopian developer launched Kelemat Ads, a portal which connects businesses with Telegram channels through a searchable portal, offering ad booking, automation, and payment via Telebirr.

Why Most Ethiopians Abroad Still Avoid Banks to Send Money Home

Despite floating the Birr, Ethiopia’s formal remittance system remains underutilized. For undocumented migrants and low-wage workers abroad, informal channels endure as a viable option.

Store 251 Rolls Out App as Ethiopia’s E-commerce Scene Faces Shake-Up from Informal Vendors, Telecom Giant

Store 251, a five-year old Ethiopian e-commerce brand known for promoting locally made products, has launched a new mobile app as it scales up in an increasingly competitive sector.

How Tria Trading is Quietly Powering Addis Ababa’s Smart City Transformation

Tria Trading, founded by three US-educated Ethiopian computer scientists, is quietly powering Addis Ababa's transition to a smart city. From schools to health, it has provided a suite of tech-tools.

Ethiopian Startup Launches Power Bank Rental Service

MyCharge, a local tech company just four months old, has launched a unique power bank rental service. Starting with over 60 locations, the company plans to expand to 150 stations by year's end.

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.