On Turning Chalkboards into Digital Boards: Making EdTech Integration Work for Ethiopia’s Classroom

Ethiopia’s classrooms stand at a crossroads: will EdTech bridge the gap or widen it? Experts at July's EdTechMondays said mindset, policy, and inclusion are key.

Tempted by Informality: Taxes Rattle Small Businesses in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s tax reforms aim to double revenues. Small businesses warn the price may be their very existence. From Adama to Addis, MSMEs say aggressive hikes are forcing them to reconsider formality.

Fayda Pass Wallet Nears Rollout as Ethiopia Scales National ID Program

Ethiopia’s Fayda Pass Wallet will roll out by December, unlocking a one-stop credential platform capable of secure online and offline verification for multiple use cases.

Besew Online Debuts as a Platform for Transparent Hiring in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s job-tech space has a new entrant. Haye Fintax Technologies has launched Besew Online, a platform developed over 18 months to connect job seekers with recruiters.

Ethiopia’s Central Bank Deploys AI to Crack Down on Suspicious Transactions

Ethiopia’s central bank is turning to AI to spot suspicious transactions as part of a broader push to curb illicit financial flows.

Ethiopia Maintains Ban on Chinese Sino Trucks as Forged Import Documents Rise

Known as “Red Terror” on Ethiopian roads, the popular Sino Truck is now barred from entry until safety issues are fixed. Authorities are cracking down on forged paperwork facilitating its entry.