Guest Contribution

It’s Not Just Rates, It’s Roots: Inside the Psychology of Ethiopian Diaspora Remittances

Formal doesn’t always mean safe especially for Ethiopians who migrated under pressure, without documents, or with stories of institutions that failed them. Trust and kinship usually trump formality.

Capital Markets: Charting a Course for Ethiopian Banks in the New Financial Era

As capital markets open and regulatory demands intensify, will Ethiopian banks evolve into integrated financial institutions or sharpen their edge in a specific niche? African peers offer insight.

If a 15-year-old Ethiopian Can Work, Why Can't They Open a Bank Account or Get a SIM Card Independently?

5 million young Ethiopians are stuck between two laws, eligible to work, but locked out of banking. Time to align regulations and let 15-17-year-olds access formal financial services with safeguards.

Digital Banking and Capital Markets: Ethiopia’s Next Leap in Financial Inclusion

The convergence of Ethiopia’s first securities exchange with mobile banking adoption could democratize capital market access. The realization of capital markets that serve everyone is within reach.

Making Space for Fintech Innovation in Ethiopia

Digital lending, mobile money, and online banking need more than ideas, they need an ecosystem with regulatory support and capital access. Sandboxes offer a critical bridge.

How Brands Might Have Paid for Your Latest Recommendation from AI

Brands might now pay thousands monthly to be “the best answer” inside ChatGPT or Perplexity. Welcome to the era where AI answers can be engineered and credibility manufactured.

Unlocking Ethiopia’s Capital Markets: Strategic Insights and Lessons for Local Banks

With the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) now live, banks can move from cautious observers to active players. Global lessons offer a playbook. But will Ethiopian banks step up?

Can Ethiopia’s Live Streaming Boom Move Beyond Stunts?

Live content can be smart, participatory, and monetizable, if creators are given the right tools. In Ethiopia, the next phase of streaming may not rely on spectacle, but on connection.