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Engida Travel Unveils Superapp for Bus Ticketing and Trip Management in Ethiopia

Engida Travel has launched Liyu Bus, a new superapp aiming to digitize Ethiopia’s intercity travel bringing e-ticketing, trip management, and in-app payments into one platform.

Ethio Telecom Bets on $17 Advanced 4G Feature Phones to Shrink Ethiopia’s Digital Divide

The Znexus line, which also includes tablets, laptops, and lightweight computers, offers a cloud-powered solution designed to make digital access simpler and more affordable.

AI Promises in Ethiopia Shadowed by Deepfakes and Restricted Internet Freedoms, says New Report

Deepfake videos of athletes Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele claiming they had launched a mobile app were circulated on TikTok and Facebook in January 2025.

Capture Every Detail and Keep Going All Day with Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Whether you’re capturing moments at a wedding celebration or during a quiet sunset walk, the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G helps you preserve perfect memories and stay connected longer.

Can Blockchain Brew a Fairer Coffee Trade? An Ethiopian Startup Thinks So

Waga Token, an Ethiopian blockchain startup, has launched its MVP on Coinbase’s Base Sepolia testnet. Coffee tokens represent real, verified coffee and are minted only when there’s actual demand.

Agri-Tech Partnership Introduces Pay-As-You-Go Tractor Model to Ethiopia’s Farmers

A new pay-as-you-go financing model by Heifer Ethiopia and Hello Tractor lets smallholders rent or own agricultural machinery without upfront costs.

Ethiopia Ranks Among Africa’s Lowest for Demand Sophistication, AECI Report Finds

Ethiopia ranks among Africa’s lowest for demand sophistication with limited purchasing power and narrow exports, despite relatively strong infrastructure.

Wegagen Bank Reports Record Profits but Faces Shareholder Scrutiny Over All-Male Board

Wegagen Bank posts a 73% profit surge to 3.85B birr, surpasses NBE’s paid capital target ahead of schedule. Shareholders call for gender diversity on its all-male board.