Daniel Metaferiya

As Ethiopia Eyes a Plastic Ban, Paper Entrepreneurs Like Kirtas See a Green Opportunity

Kirtas, a local company specialized in repurposing Addis Ababa's paper waste into homeware and packaging eyes a boom in demand for its recycled paper bags as policy phases out plastic.

Female Architect Trio Reimagine Interior Aesthetics in Addis with Eco-Artisan Lighting

Female architect trio behind Mella Studio are handcrafting a niche market for pendant and hanging lights inspired by Ethiopia’s historical heritage and woven from discarded inputs.

Trip Bonuses Turned Safety Net: Nib and Yango Rethink Insurance for Ride-Hailing

An agreement between Nib Bank, Nib Insurance, and ride-hailing company Yango allows drivers to access insurance services with premiums settled through weekly trip bonuses.

Sacred Strings, Modern Healing: The Begena Finds New Purpose in Therapy

Eman Begena, an Ethiopian school and manufacturer of traditional musical instruments, has resurrected the ancient strings of Begena as a tool in musical therapy.

Closing the STEM Skills Gap: U.S.-Backed Satchmo Center Equips Ethiopia’s Youth

Satchmo Center, a US-backed hub established for cultural and information exchange is becoming an academic enclave for STEM inclined Ethiopian students.

Trash to Treasure: Ethiopian Kids Create Artwork from Plastic to Tackle Climate Change

The River of Hope Project has brought together students from 30 primary schools in Ethiopia to create artworks from discarded materials set to be hosted across international festivals.