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.

A Music Graduate Leads a Grassroots Crusade for Stray Dogs in Addis Ababa

Rediet Sisay turned one rescued stray into a 70-dog grassroots shelter operation. With no license or major funding, she’s created a haven called Hatchi, powered by community and social media.

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.

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.

SantimPay Joins Ethiopia’s Digital Remittance Market with FrankRemit

SantimPay and Bank of Abyssinia have partnered to launch FrankRemit, a new digital remittance service offering instant, zero-fee international transfers to Ethiopia.

Can Ethiopia’s E-Commerce Startups Survive a Telecom Giant’s Entry?

Ethiopian e-commerce startups are facing a new reality: a well-funded, state-backed competitor with reach, logistics, and mobile money integration in the form of Zemen Gebeya. Partner or pivot?