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In Addis Ababa's Flood-Prone Pockets, Women Entrepreneurs Absorb Climate Shocks With Almost No Safety Net

Climate shocks aren't a widespread MSME problem across Addis Ababa. But in the neighborhoods where they hit, they can be devastating, especially for women entrepreneurs.

Inside the Room: Binance's Africa Legal Head on Talks with Ethiopia's Central Bank

"The parallel market is something that existed before Binance," Larry Cooke, Binance Africa Legal Head.

Inside Ethiopia’s Labor Market, A Data-Driven Look at Salaries

Ethiopia’s compensation landscape is wide, uneven, and heavily skewed.

CBE Strengthens Dominance as Smaller Banks Lose Ground

Ethiopia’s banking sector may be entering a phase where scale, efficiency, and capital strength are becoming decisive. The NBE points to consolidation as a possible response.

Ethio Telecom Goes Public on Pressure, Performance, and Competition

While Ethio telecom is already feeling increased regulatory pressure, recent policy shifts suggest its current challenges are less a momentary strain and more a sign of what lies ahead.

What the Next Five Years Could Hold for Digital Finance in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia's National Digital Payments Strategy (2026-2030) and what it reveals about the ecosystem's next chapter.