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.

Ethiopia Shuts Down Entire Betting Industry, Revokes All Licenses

Ethiopia shuts down its entire betting industry two weeks after revoking 22 licenses, the Lottery Service ordered banks & payment operators to halt all betting transactions amid investigations.

Sharia-Compliant ZamZam Bank Reports 940.8 Million Birr Net Profits

ZamZam Bank reports near-Birr 1 billion net profit for FY 2024/25, as total assets surge to 16.6B Birr and deposits climb to 11.6B Birr

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.

Shifting Mindsets, Deepening Impact: EdTech Mondays 2025 Partner Convening in Addis Highlights Progress & Recommendations

The Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa strategy is rooted in a simple reality that by 2030, Africa will have the largest workforce in the world.

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.

Ethiopia Plans to Allow Outbound Cross-border Payments in Proposed Digital Payments Strategy

Proposed National Digital Payments Strategy (2026–2030) plans to enable low-value outbound cross-border transfers via cards, mobile wallets, and digital banking.

A House Without a Foundation: Inside Ethiopia’s Education Emergency

As many as 90% of Grade 4 students in Ethiopia might not be able to read a simple paragraph.