Munir Shemsu

Hope, Hurdles, and the Long Wait for an Industrial Africa

Africa cannot indefinitely remain an exporter of raw materials. That consensus was clear at a side forum during the AU summit.

Eight Years After AfCFTA, Africa Turns to Code to Make Trade Real

Africa signed its biggest free trade deal eight years ago. Trade still lags. Now, technology is being asked to do what policy alone could not.

Seven Ethiopian Startups Pitch Investors at Close of U.K.-Backed Accelerator

Seven Ethiopian startups pitched investors this week after completing a U.K.-backed accelerator aimed at early-stage manufacturers, as founders continue to navigate a tight funding landscape.

As Ethiopia Tightens Real Estate Rules, Developers Embrace Arbitration

A new agreement between the Ethiopian Real Estate Developers Association with the Addis Ababa Chamber aims to formalize dispute resolution in the sector long plagued by delays and scandals.

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.