A Community-Led Push for EdTech Community Collaborations in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has a 5-year Digital Education Strategy. But internet penetration is <30%, access is uneven, and cultural barriers remain. Grassroots initiatives like the EdTech Meetup are closing that gap

Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against Websprix CEO Dawit Birhanu

After 7 months in detention, WebSprix CEO Dawit Birhanu has been released. Prosecutors dropped all charges, which stemmed from a disputed audit alleging unpaid taxes.

Premier Switch Solutions Secures Visa AVP Status, Unlocks International Markets

Premier Switch Solutions (PSS) has joined the Visa Approved Vendor Program, becoming only the fourth company in East Africa to achieve this global certification.

How Local Apps Are Guiding Students Through Ethiopia’s Education Reform

As Ethiopia’s universities tighten admissions, students are turning to EdTech apps developed by recent grads to get in the door. This just might be bottom-up innovation at its most relevant.

It’s Not Just Rates, It’s Roots: Inside the Psychology of Ethiopian Diaspora Remittances

Formal doesn’t always mean safe especially for Ethiopians who migrated under pressure, without documents, or with stories of institutions that failed them. Trust and kinship usually trump formality.

$50 Million AU Initiative Seeks to Strengthen Evidence-Based Policymaking Across Africa

The African Union Commission, with $50M in support from the World Bank, has launched the Africa Think Tank Platform. Grants of up to $10M will support cross-border consortia in key policy area.