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Can Everyday Commutes Be Turned into Delivery Opportunities? One Ethiopian Startup Is Betting on It

Users planning to travel long distances are expected to input their identification and enter into a contract with the company after providing a guarantor.

Ethiopia’s Ministerial Council Votes to Dissolve PEHA Amid SOE Reform Push

Cross-cutting reforms to the management of Ethiopia’s SOEs is one of the key targets under the Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda 2.0 endorsed by international creditors.

Dashen Bank Unveils Ethiopia’s First Banking Super App

Microloans based on transaction history and an AI-powered self-onboarding process that verifies customer identity are some of the app's features the Bank has put in the pipeline.

This Ethiopian Online Platform Offers Building Designs for Sale

AddisCAD features simple design features as a preview while allowing in-depth inspections of the 3D designs with virtual reality tools once payment is made.

Total Valuation of Ethiopian Startups Passes $300M: Report

The Report explores investment trends, employment contributions, enterprise valuations, and sector-specific activity.

Prime Minister Abiy Rings Bell for Ethiopia’s Stock Exchange

Ethiopia’s second go at capital markets kicked up in gear as the country’s securities exchange rang its inaugural bell on Friday afternoon.

Ethiopia Ratifies Bill Allowing Expropriation of Unexplained Wealth Going Back a Decade

Asset recovery laws have become ubiquitous worldwide in recent years, partly guided by institutions like the World Bank through the Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR).

Ethiopian Freelance Platform Skills.et Raises Seed Investment from Venture Addis

Skills.et functions as an intermediary, facilitating connections between businesses seeking skilled professionals and a diverse pool of Ethiopian freelancers.