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.

Ethio Telecom vs Safaricom Ethiopia: World Bank Sounds Alarm Over Lack of Fair Play

Ethiopia’s telecom boom faces a reality check: A new World Bank report warns Ethio Telecom’s dominance could stall progress unless regulators act fast.

Ethiopia’s Supreme Court to Require Digital Filing of Key Legal Documents

Ethiopia’s Supreme Court is set to begin requiring digital copies of appeals, motions, and statements of defense starting tomorrow.

Ethiopia's Drug Watchdog Earns Elite WHO Status Amid Push for Local Pharma Production

Ethiopia hits a rare global benchmark in drug oversight, but local pharmaceutical production still lags behind imports.

Ethiopia Licenses New Capital Market Firms, but Trading Still Lags

Ethiopia’s capital market adds 3 new players, including its first private limited investment bank. Market activity, however, remains subdued.