Munir Shemsu

How Ethiopia Can Weaponize AI Against Financial Exclusion

Ethiopia does not necessarily have an insurmountable shortage in data sets, but rather faces challenges around data quality. AI can be a game changer in Ethiopia's DFS story.

Ethio Telecom vs Safaricom Ethiopia: World Bank Sounds Alarm Over Lack of Fair Play

Ethiopia’s telecom boom faces a reality check: A new World Bank report warns Ethio Telecom’s dominance could stall progress unless regulators act fast.

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.