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Side Hustles Take Root Across Ethiopian Universities

Many university students in lecture halls, dorm rooms, and libraries aren’t just immersed in textbooks—they’re also trying to find extra work.

Desperate Times See Addis Ababa’s Residents Move into Semi-Finished Condominiums

At first, most homeowners were just looking for someone to occupy the apartments. However, persistent demand for the semi-finished condominiums has pushed rent prices up.

Ethiopia's Gig Economy Takes Center Stage at Africa Celebrates 2024 Event

During a panel discussion at the event, it was stated that regulatory sandboxes should be designed to help gig platforms thrive.

EthSwitch Sees P2P Transactions Overtake ATMs in Value

Although ATM transactions maintained a higher volume at 94.5 million, their total value reached 123.2 billion birr, trailing behind P2P transfers.

Hong Kong-Based West Data Group Breaks Ground on 20MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Electric Power recently revealed earnings of nearly $55 million from electricity sales to data miners in less than a year.

Evolving Customer Support to Spur Inclusive DFS Adoption

The welcoming customer service users experience when opening an account often fades when they actually need support.

Tracing Ethiopian Migrant Workers with Modern Tools

Around 470,000 migrant workers primarily deployed in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan have used the LMIS service alongside nearly 1250 local foreign employment agencies.

Alibaba Teams Up with Local Company to Open First Showroom in Addis Ababa

Customers can select from the portfolio of products available in the showroom or place orders for specific items to be imported.