Ethio Telecom Shares Begin Trading as Disclosure and Governance Timeline Remains Pending

Ethio telecom shareholders can now trade their shares marking a shift in Ethiopia’s economic history. But trading has opened before audited accounts, dividend policy, and AGM decisions are in place.

Beyond Devices: Why Ethiopia’s EdTech Revolution Hinges on Teacher Capacity

May's EdTechMondaysEthiopia episode asks how data can help tailor teacher support, move beyond one-off trainings, and actually improve classroom practice.

Collecting More, Returning Less

Ethiopia’s new VAT Refund Directive promises faster payouts, 7 days for exporters, 45 for standard claims but embeds tighter audits, heavy documentation, and penalties for delay.

The Right to Know: What Ethiopia's Draft Freedom of Information Proclamation Means for Economic Life

A new Freedom of Information draft law in Ethiopia could transform accountability, fiscal transparency, and economic credibility if institutions enforce it beyond paper commitments.

Testing EdTech Where It’s Hardest: Etemari Pilots Its Solution in Addis Ababa’s Oldest Public Boarding School

A partnership between E-Temari and Etege Menen Girls’ School offers a glimpse into how locally built EdTech solutions could transform Ethiopia’s education system.

In Addis Ababa's Flood-Prone Pockets, Women Entrepreneurs Absorb Climate Shocks With Almost No Safety Net

Climate shocks aren't a widespread MSME problem across Addis Ababa. But in the neighborhoods where they hit, they can be devastating, especially for women entrepreneurs.