"We Have to Dispel the Notion That Capital Markets Are Only for the Wealthy": FAB CEO on Ethiopia’s Budding Market

“We have to dispel the perception that capital markets are only for the wealthy,” says Michael Addisu, CEO of First Addis Investment Bank (FAB).

Ethiopia's Sovereign Wealth Fund Prepares to Launch Startup Incubation Program Within SOEs

Ethiopia’s sovereign wealth fund, EIH, is set to launch Jump Start-Up, an incubation program for startups across its state-owned enterprises, according to CEO.

Beyond Charging Stations: Ethiopia’s EV Boom Holds the Seeds of a New Credit Economy

Ethiopia’s e-mobility boom is more than a clean-transport story. Every paid charge, swap, and digital trip receipt is a potential credit signal, a path to financial inclusion for thousands of riders.

Ethiopia's Ministerial Council Approves Digital 2030 Strategy

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy, rolling out a new multi-year roadmap aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation.

French Yeast Giant’s Ethiopian Subsidiary Launches App for Bakers

The Ethiopian subsidiary of Lesaffre, has launched Lesaffre & Me, a mobile app with AI-powered baking support, recipes, and product info for local bakeries.

Scaling a Health Startup in Ethiopia: The Story of Medanit

500+ doctors, 60 hospitals, 38,000 patients. Medhanit connects patients, doctors, and pharmacies through a single platform.