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The Dangers of Ethiopia’s P2P-Driven Digital Economy

Until business payments emerge from peer-to-peer obscurity, Ethiopia’s digital economy will continue to grow, albeit in the dark.

Currency Shock, Expansion Costs Push Safaricom Ethiopia Into 42 billion Birr Loss

Safaricom Ethiopia reported a staggering 42-billion-birr operating loss nearly four years after launching commercial operations, despite a 270% surge in revenue to 7.2 billion birr.

Can Hasab AI Launch with 97% Accuracy Be a Turning Point for Ethiopian Speech Technology?

With 97% accuracy in Amharic speech recognition, Hasab AI is blending open-source frameworks with proprietary models tailored to local dialects to unlock a new stage for Ethiopian speech technology.

M-Pesa Eyes Fuel Payment Market Share in Ethiopia, Pumps into National Fuel Aggregator

M-Pesa has become the first mobile money service to integrate into the national fuel aggregator launched last month. Game on for Telebirr which has dominated digital fuel payments for two years.

$1M Immunization Fund Opens for Innovators Tackling Zero-Dose Challenge in Ethiopia, Nigeria

Save the Children readies for second round of applications for its $1 million accelerator program supporting up to seven innovative solutions from Ethiopia and Nigeria targeting 'Zero Dose' children.

Ethiopia Set to Legalize Foreign Ownership of Real Estate, Pending Parliamentary Approval

A landmark piece of legislation that could allow foreigners to own real estate in Ethiopia has received unanimous approval from the Council of Ministers.

Currency Devaluation, Customer Rage, Layoffs: is DSTV Having a Rough Ride in Ethiopia?

A left-out Champions League broadcast became the breaking point for many Ethiopian DSTV subscribers, triggering backlash over rising costs, content limitations, and unanswered service complaints.

Can Ethiopia’s Live Streaming Boom Move Beyond Stunts?

Live content can be smart, participatory, and monetizable, if creators are given the right tools. In Ethiopia, the next phase of streaming may not rely on spectacle, but on connection.