Kaleab Girma

The Dangers of Ethiopia’s P2P-Driven Digital Economy

Until business payments emerge from peer-to-peer obscurity, Ethiopia’s digital economy will continue to grow, albeit in the dark.

On Duty During the Festivities: The Holiday Grind of Addis Ababa's Ride-Hailing Drivers

Holidays are when most people spend restful days celebrating with family and friends. However, for some ride hailing drivers in Addis Ababa the festivities are the busiest of workdays.

Regulation on Digital Lending Long overdue in Ethiopia

Educating the public about digital lending procedures and safe borrowing should not be the responsibility of loan defaulters.

The Promise, Peril of Equb in Ethiopia’s Financial Ecosystem

Viewing Equb through a different lens could transform the traditional practice into an alternative to conventional lending, merging tradition with innovation to empower financial inclusion.

Hidden Horror: How Ethiopia’s Digital Underground Revenge Porn Industry Preys on Young Women

A six-month-long investigation by Shega has uncovered over a dozen Telegram channels profiting from leaked images and videos of Ethiopian women.

The Forgotten Role of Bill Aggregators in Ethiopia’s Digital Financial Services

The local bill aggregation landscape is relatively small but features some surprising players.