Ethiopia’s Feres Quietly Expands in East Africa, Takes on Bolt, Uber, Safe Boda

Feres, one of Ethiopia’s biggest and most successful ride-hailing companies, has quietly expanded its operations in East Africa, where it’s

Renew Capital Gets Funding to Expand Blended Finance Across East Africa

Renew Capital, an Africa-focused impact investment firm, has announced a seven-year partnership with funding from the Canadian government to expand

AU Summit Triggers Motorcycle Ban in Addis Ababa, Disrupting Delivery Businesses

The city of Addis Ababa has temporarily prohibited the use of motorcycles due to the upcoming 36th African Union summit,

Ethiopian AgriTech Start-Up Hello Erf Named Finalist in Global Competition with $1 Million Prize

Ethiopian agritech startup Hello Erf has been named a finalist in a global competition that recognizes innovative solutions with a

Leading African Game Publisher Acquires Gebeta from Qene Games

Carry1st, the continent’s leading publisher of games and digital content, has acquired Gebeta, the product of Qene Games. Released in

New Fitness Startup Aims to Transform Bodies One Meal at a Time

In a bid to assist fitness enthusiasts in their journey, fitness and food start-up Maed Nutrition has launched its services,

From Suspension to Success: MamaPays, CashGo Return Banking on the Future

Ethiopian digital remittance platforms, which were in limbo following a series of suspensions, are back in business with new apps

Event in Capital Brings Together Innovation Ecosystem Players Across East Africa 

AfriLabs, a network organization of African technology and innovation hubs, is hosting an ecosystem engagement event in Addis Ababa. The