Munir Shemsu

Dashen Bank Waives Penalties for Telebirr Borrowers Ahead of Christmas Deadline

Dashen Bank has waived interest penalties for Telebirr microcredit borrowers who repay their original loans by Dec. 26, offering a brief holiday reprieve amid warnings of possible legal action.

Data Sovereignty, Tech-Savvy Civil Servants & 1 million IT jobs: Unpacking Ethiopia’s 2030 Digital Roadmap

Digital sovereignty is a major priority in the new roadmap through homegrown platforms, sovereign cloud, data localization, and regional interoperability.

Ethiopia to Introduce Digital Voter and Candidate Registration Ahead of 2026 Election

Ethiopia’s 7th national election will introduce digital voter and candidate registration for the first time.

One Year On, Ethiopia’s Personal Data Protection Law Faces a Slow Path to Enforcement

A year after Ethiopia passed its first personal data protection law, implementation is lagging. Key directives are still pending, and many citizens remain unaware of their data rights.

Upskill, Certify, Deploy: This AI Startup Connects Verified Ethiopian Talent to Jobs with Smart Certification Paths

Ethiopian startup Tesfa AI is using AI to bridge the skills gap: tailored assessments, upskilling, and certifications for job-ready talent.

Can Trust Scale? Dantel’s Big Bet on Social Commerce in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia’s Mercato, trust moves goods across the country. Dantel, a socio-ecommerce platform, is bringing that trust online, linking traders, affiliates & buyers.