Ethiopia’s Online Boom Meets a Cybercrime Wave

As millions of Ethiopians come online, scammers are finding new victims. Experts warn that Ethiopia’s rapid digital growth has far outpaced public awareness and cybersecurity readiness.

Safaricom Ethiopia Reports Strong Growth Despite Market Challenges

Safaricom Ethiopia's service revenue rose by 179% to 6.5 billion Birr, while net losses narrowed by 23% to 26.2 billion Birr in the first half of the financial year.

Upskill, Certify, Deploy: This AI Startup Connects Verified Ethiopian Talent to Jobs with Smart Certification Paths

Ethiopian startup Tesfa AI is using AI to bridge the skills gap: tailored assessments, upskilling, and certifications for job-ready talent.

Half of Ethiopia’s Primary Students May Lack Textbooks as Gains Unravel

New survey shows only ~50% of Ethiopia’s primary students have access to textbooks, a sharp drop from near universal coverage in the 2010s.

Ethiopia’s Next Financial Inclusion Strategy Must Be Geo-Enabled, Data-Driven, and People-Centered

Financial access has expanded, yet usage, equity, and reliability still lag. A map-first strategy and a National Financial Data Commons may help Ethiopia deliver real financial inclusion.

Ethiopian Startup Turns High Achievers into Mentors with Peer-to-peer Tutoring Platform

Temari le Temari pairs students with top-performing peers, affordable academic support built for Ethiopia’s realities.