Ethiopia’s Central Bank Deploys AI to Crack Down on Suspicious Transactions

Ethiopia’s central bank is turning to AI to spot suspicious transactions as part of a broader push to curb illicit financial flows.

Ethiopia Maintains Ban on Chinese Sino Trucks as Forged Import Documents Rise

Known as “Red Terror” on Ethiopian roads, the popular Sino Truck is now barred from entry until safety issues are fixed. Authorities are cracking down on forged paperwork facilitating its entry.

PSS Brings EMV 3-D Secure Authentication to Ethiopia’s Digital Payments Landscape

Ethiopia’s first EMV 3-D Secure Access Control Server is now live. Locally hosted by PSS with Mastercard, it supports risk-based authentication for card-not-present transactions.

Three Ethiopian Green Entrepreneurs Win Awards in UK-Backed Climate Initiative

Through the Green Future Africa program, three youth-led enterprises, making products from invasive plants, banana fibers, and recycled textiles have received funding, training, and market access.

Ethiopian Agri-Startup Guaro Farms Advances as Finalist in GoGettaz 2025 Competition

Ethiopian agribusiness Guaro Farms is a Top 13 finalist in the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize, recognized for its innovative spice-processing nano-factories aiming to transform farmers’ livelihoods.

Ethiopia’s Sovereign Fund Makes First International Bet on Boutique Scandinavian Gold Miner

Ethiopian Investment Holdings has taken its first step into international markets, acquiring a 7.4% stake in Scandinavian-based Akobo Minerals for $3m.

MinT Launches Tech Addis Expo to Attract Global AI, BPO, and Cloud Investments

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology launches Future Tech Addis, an ambitious 3-year initiative aiming to attract 1,000 global tech companies and boost Ethiopia’s innovation landscape.

Ethiopia’s Green Transport Crusade Spawns Market for Fuel-Saving Technology Company

Stricter vehicle emission rules are coming to Ethiopia. A new fuel enhancer promises to reduce emissions by 80% and improve fuel efficiency by 30%, arming drivers with tools for new laws.