Ecommerce

Research Finds Over Half of Ethiopian E-commerce Platforms Earn Less Than $10k Annually

The paper, titled E-commerce Ecosystem Report 2024, identifies around 80 e-commerce platforms in the country that sell products

How a Holiday Hassle Spawned a Thriving Culinary Business

Titillating scents of exotic spices are as much a part of the Ethiopian holiday spirit as the cultural garments, music,

Trading Powerhouse East African Expands into Ecommerce, Partners with Chapa for Payments

East African Trading House (EATH), a major player in Ethiopia’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, is entering the ecommerce space

Can AliExpress Unlock Ethiopia’s E-Commerce Potential?

It’s official—AliExpress has officially entered Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving e-commerce landscape. Two weeks after Shega

Engineer Builds E-commerce Platform to Mend Ethiopian Construction Industry

A year-old startup is entering the bustling construction sector with an e-commerce platform that aims to resolve systemic problems in

Second Batch of Ecommerce Startups Join Venture Meda Acceleration Program

Venture Meda, a local support program for high-growth e-commerce businesses, has selected seven startups for its second cohort. Launched by

WB-funded E-commerce Platform Targets to Reach 300,000 SMEs in Ethiopia

An ambitious project, funded by the World Bank, is developing an e-commerce platform with the goal of reaching 300,000 small

Ethiopian Brands Take Flight with Store 251

Yididiya Ketema, a graduate of Welayta Sodo University’s architecture program, has always had a passion for crafting. “I used to