The High Cost of Free Books: Digital Piracy and Ethiopia’s Literary Economy

Digital publishing once promised to empower Ethiopia’s literary voices. But a growing wave of online piracy on platforms like Telegram threatens to erode the fragile gains of a nascent industry.

Panel of Experts Set to Discuss Integration of Technology in Schools on EdTech Mondays

This month's EdTech Mondays explores how EdTech can enhance learning outcomes, foster 21st-century skills, and overcome deep-rooted access challenges. Tune in tonight at 8:10 p.m. on Fana FM.

Capital Markets: Charting a Course for Ethiopian Banks in the New Financial Era

As capital markets open and regulatory demands intensify, will Ethiopian banks evolve into integrated financial institutions or sharpen their edge in a specific niche? African peers offer insight.

No Currency Swap, No Checkout: AliExpress’s Ethiopia Rollout Drags On

AliExpress entered Ethiopia with big plans. A year later, it remains hamstrung by currency gridlocks, fragmented partnerships, and payment barriers.

If a 15-year-old Ethiopian Can Work, Why Can't They Open a Bank Account or Get a SIM Card Independently?

5 million young Ethiopians are stuck between two laws, eligible to work, but locked out of banking. Time to align regulations and let 15-17-year-olds access formal financial services with safeguards.

Findex 2025 and Ethiopia’s Digital Financial Leap: Momentum Without Maturity?

Global Findex 2025 data shows financial account ownership rose from 46% in 2021 to just 49% in 2024 despite over 200 million digital accounts. For all the gains, inclusion remains stubbornly uneven.