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Renew Capital Invests in Ethiopian Audiobook and Podcast Startup Teraki

Renew Capital, an Africa-focused impact investment firm, has announced that it has invested in an Ethiopian audiobook and podcast startup,

Locked Out: Ethio Telecom, Safaricom Sell Locked Phones with Inconsistent Disclosure

Ethiopia’s two telecom operators, Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia, are selling locked smartphones that prevent users from using the other

Jijiga: Ethiopia’s Leading Mobile Money City Gets Safaricom Coverage

Safaricom Ethiopia has activated its network in Jijiga, a city known for its thriving mobile-money market. The telecom operator stated

AddisRupt Startup Expo to Showcase Ethiopia’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem

Ethiopia’s startup ecosystem is set to be highlighted at the second edition of the AddisRupt Startup Expo, which will take

New Radio Station Backed by Samrawit Fikru Launches in Addis Ababa

Tirita FM, a private radio station that has Samrawit Fikru, founder and CEO of RIDE, among its shareholders has officially

Spotify Now Available in Ethiopia 

The music streaming giant, Spotify, is now available in Ethiopia. The new development allows users in Ethiopia to access over 80 million tracks,

Ethiopia Improves Spot on Global Innovation Index 

An index that ranks the global state of innovation has ranked Ethiopia as the 18th most innovative country in Africa

Coffee Resurrect Named Runner-up at a Sustainability Award 

Coffee Resurrect, an Ethiopian startup that specializes in upcycling coffee waste has been named runner-up at the 2022 Sustainable Beauty