Holy Matrimony: Ethiopia’s Green Wagon Onboards Local EV Startup

For a country that has made significant strides in EV adoption, the lack of charging stations has been cited as a major oversight.

Shadowy Business Firm Offers Smartphones For 40% Down Payment in Addis Ababa

Several smartphone sellers have jumped on the bandwagon, actively encouraging customers to purchase devices from their shops through the loan scheme.

Hunting the Hamster: Ethiopia's Youth Tap Out on Crypto

Exploration of the Hamster Kombat craze that swept through Ethiopia, only to culminate in disappointment.

Ethiopia, Kenya Agree to Potential Cross-Listing of Companies on Exchanges

ESX aims to accelerate its growth by learning from the experiences of the third-oldest African exchange, the NSE.

Historic Milestone Sees Ethio Telecom Unveil 100 Million Shares

In a historic milestone for Ethiopia's capital market, Ethio Telecom has launched the country's first initial public offering (IPO), unveiling 100 million shares to the public.

Dashen Bank Expands Digitization En Route to Historic 6.4 Billion Profits

Since the launch of Dashen’s partnership with Ethio Telecom, the bank has been able to provide 1,306,158 customers with micro-credit of 8.6 billion birr and collect micro-savings of 474 million birr.

Proposal to Push EU’s Deforestation Law Brews Good News for Ethiopia’s Coffee

The EU accounted for 34.5% of all merchandise exports from Ethiopia in the second quarter of 2023/2024, with coffee contributing nearly a third of the total outflow.

A Spirit Reborn: Inside the Revival of Areqe in Ethiopia’s Drinking Culture

Areqe’s resurgence is not restricted to its affordable price, as innovative branding by some companies is placing it among top-shelf products.