How Bank of Abyssinia Is Advancing Interest-Free Banking

Interest-free banking in Ethiopia took years to gain traction. Today, BoA’s AbyssiniaAmeen IFB service stands out, mobilizing over 43.4 billion Birr from 2.1 million customers nationwide.

When the Lights Flickered, the Roots Held

A year after deep cuts to global aid, Africa’s development sector looks different. Programs paused. Assumptions challenged. But one lesson stands out: community-owned, locally led systems endure.

Shaping the Future of Immunization through Data Sovereignty and Sustainable Africa-Led System

From zero-dose mapping to life-course immunization, Amref Health Africa's SLL Phase II Project is building systems that protect lives today while securing Africa’s capacity to protect itself tomorrow.

How Gender Norms Are Blocking Women from Lifesaving Health Care in Ethiopia

95% of global maternal deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Amref’s research in Ethiopia highlights how time poverty, unequal power, and norms keep women from essential care.

Reinventing the Bank Visit: How BoA is Reengineering Customer Experience

At Bank of Abyssinia’s Ras Branch, the traditional banking experience has been reengineered. Self-service deposit machines, tablet kiosks, and advanced ATMs now handle nearly every transaction.

Two Days of Deals and Dialogue: Inside the 2025 Enkopa Summit

The halls of Hyatt Regency buzzed with ambition as Ethiopia’s brightest minds gathered for the Enkopa Summit where innovators, investors, and policymakers imagined an inclusive African economy.

Panel of Experts Set to Discuss Integration of Technology in Schools on EdTech Mondays

This month's EdTech Mondays explores how EdTech can enhance learning outcomes, foster 21st-century skills, and overcome deep-rooted access challenges. Tune in tonight at 8:10 p.m. on Fana FM.

Data Deserts in Ethiopia’s Classrooms

Ethiopia's education system is "making decisions in the dark." Despite data being currency in the digital age, Ethiopia' EdTech ecosystem is losing out to fragmented, outdated, or nonexistent data.