Daniel Metaferiya

How Ethiopia’s Gamble on Green Mobility is Quietly Driving Gas-Powered Cars Off the Road

Once in demand, gas-powered cars are now struggling to sell in Ethiopia. A bold national push for electric vehicles is quietly replacing the rumbling engine with the hum of an electric motor.

Dashen Unveils Fuel Payment Service via Super App, Becomes Latest Bank in Digital Shift

Dashen Bank has officially joined Ethiopia’s digital fuel payment ecosystem through its super app, becoming the third institution in three weeks to announce integration with the national aggregator.

Ethiopian Enterprise Development Spurs 150,000 MSME Jobs, $1.6B in Import Savings

Over 2,700 MSMEs launched in just 9 months! Ethiopia’s state-owned Enterprise Development reports helping create 150K+ jobs & saved $1.6B through import substitution.

Tina Mart Kicks Off With $150K Pre-Seed Investment from Singapore-Based Penantran Group

Just launched—and already backed. Tina Mart an e-commerce platform by serial entrepreneur Ezedin Kamil raises $150K from Singapore’s Penantran Group for a 10% stake.

Documents Agency, Ethio-Post Partnership Shakes Up Internet Cafes, Stationery Shops Built Around Old System

A new DARS and Ethio Post partnership is reshaping document services in Addis Ababa, cutting out intermediaries who have established businesses providing contract drafting services to DARS customers.

Wax and Wonder: Handmade Candles Spark a Craft Movement in Ethiopia

In a world increasingly drawn to handmade, a few local entrepreneurs in Ethiopia are shining with an integrated supply chain of locally made candles.