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The Glow-Up Is Real: Ethiopian Creators Turn Beauty Content into Cash

Ethiopia’s beauty business is getting a digital makeover and it’s being driven by TikTok, Instagram, and entrepreneurs with ring lights and bold ideas.

Ethiopia Finally Approves Long-Awaited Startup Law

After five years of revisions and cross-ministry debates, Ethiopia has ratified its first Startup Proclamation, bringing long-awaited legal clarity, financing pathways, and innovation incentives.

A Shrub, a Startup, and an Ancient Idea: Engineer Bets on Biochar to Heal Ethiopia’s Soil

Fertilizer prices are rising as soil fertility plummets. Ethiopia’s farmers are caught in the middle. Biochar, a 2,000-year-old practice, now revived, might offer low-cost, climate-smart alternatives.

Ethiopia’s Biggest Private Bank Partners with M-Pesa for Digital Credit, Saving Services

Awash Bank and M-Pesa have entered a strategic partnership to provide a host of digital microcredit and savings services. Errif be MPESA, a digital overdraft service was first in line.

As Tax Enforcement Tightens in Ethiopia, New Integrated System Offers Built-In Compliance

ETTA Solutions has developed Zoorya, a unified ERP, POS, and tax-compliant device certified by the Revenues Ministry.It aims to simplify business operations amid rising digital tax enforcement.

Nib Bank Bets on In-House Super App to Lead Five-Year Strategic Rebound

Nib International Bank has launched its 95% in-house developed super app, Nibtera, consolidating mobile banking, internet banking, and merchant services.

Ethiopia Opens Treasury Bill Market to Public as Nascent Exchange Begins Executing Trades

Ethiopia’s stock exchange officially commenced trading, marking a new phase in the country’s economic reform agenda. The debut featured live trades in shares of Wegagen, Gadaa Bank, and T-bills.

Ethiopia Doubles Down on AI With 42% Budget Boost to Government Institute

Ethiopia’s latest federal budget allocates 1.13 billion Birr to the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute a 42% increase from the last fiscal year, signaling increased focus for the technology.