Munir Shemsu

Ethiopia's Bamboo Labs Expands to Kenya with Eco-Friendly Bikes and Wheelchairs

Bamboo Labs, the Ethiopian social enterprise known for its bamboo bicycles and wheelchairs, is expanding to Kenya. The startup is set to start its preliminary operations in the coming two weeks.

Ethio Telecom Plans to Enter African Markets

The plan embraces a digital-first approach powered by AI and targets 100 million customers by 2028.

Premier Switch Solutions Secures Visa AVP Status, Unlocks International Markets

Premier Switch Solutions (PSS) has joined the Visa Approved Vendor Program, becoming only the fourth company in East Africa to achieve this global certification.

The Price of Labor: Ethiopian Workers Battle Inflation Without Minimum Wage Shield

No wage floor, no implementation, no urgency. Ethiopia’s long-promised minimum wage system remains theoretical. Meanwhile, workers face rising prices, falling protections and automation threats.

Ethiopia’s Biggest Private Bank Partners with M-Pesa for Digital Credit, Saving Services

Awash Bank and M-Pesa have entered a strategic partnership to provide a host of digital microcredit and savings services. Errif be MPESA, a digital overdraft service was first in line.

Ethiopia Opens Treasury Bill Market to Public as Nascent Exchange Begins Executing Trades

Ethiopia’s stock exchange officially commenced trading, marking a new phase in the country’s economic reform agenda. The debut featured live trades in shares of Wegagen, Gadaa Bank, and T-bills.