Ethiopian Enterprise Development Spurs 150,000 MSME Jobs, $1.6B in Import Savings

Over 2,700 MSMEs launched in just 9 months! Ethiopia’s state-owned Enterprise Development reports helping create 150K+ jobs & saved $1.6B through import substitution.

Ethiopian Software Company Bets On Rent-to-Use SaaS Model with Monthly Subscriptions Starting at 5,000 ETB

Can you rent software in Ethiopia? Yonet Systems, a local startup believes so as it looks to introduce a SaaS model starting at just 5,000 birr/month, built for Ethiopian SMEs.

$1M Immunization Fund Opens for Innovators Tackling Zero-Dose Challenge in Ethiopia, Nigeria

Save the Children readies for second round of applications for its $1 million accelerator program supporting up to seven innovative solutions from Ethiopia and Nigeria targeting 'Zero Dose' children.

Ethiopia Set to Legalize Foreign Ownership of Real Estate, Pending Parliamentary Approval

A landmark piece of legislation that could allow foreigners to own real estate in Ethiopia has received unanimous approval from the Council of Ministers.

Tina Mart Kicks Off With $150K Pre-Seed Investment from Singapore-Based Penantran Group

Just launched—and already backed. Tina Mart an e-commerce platform by serial entrepreneur Ezedin Kamil raises $150K from Singapore’s Penantran Group for a 10% stake.

Currency Devaluation, Customer Rage, Layoffs: is DSTV Having a Rough Ride in Ethiopia?

A left-out Champions League broadcast became the breaking point for many Ethiopian DSTV subscribers, triggering backlash over rising costs, content limitations, and unanswered service complaints.