EdTech Mondays to Explore Certification and Regulation for Ethiopian Schools

The February 2026 edition of EdTech Mondays Ethiopia examines how regulation, certification, and licensing can bridge policy intent and classroom impact. Tune in to Fana FM 98.1 at 8:10 p.m. EAT.

Cupid’s Currency: Global Trade Shapes Addis Ababa’s Valentine’s Day Roses

One rose for 100 Birr. Demand spikes, supply lags, and global exports leave locals navigating leftover blooms. Local buyers pay double as exports dominate.

African Union Commission Signed an AI Partnership MoU with Google

The African Union Commission signed an MoU with Google to advance AI and digital capacity across the continent, aligning with Africa’s Continental AI Strategy and Digital Transformation agenda.

Interoperable, Yet Uneven

Yigermal Meshesha argues that Ethiopia’s digital payments growth has been measured in hardware, more POS terminals, more QR codes. But the real test is no longer expansion. It is reliability

Ethiopian Online Auction Startup Taps into Agent Network to Expand Nationwide

Auction Ethiopia is working to introduce a 100,000-person agent network in the next five years to help sellers, from farmers to small businesses, navigate online auctions on its platform.

Ethio Telecom Enters Streaming Business With teleStream

Ethio Telecom has launched teleStream, an internet-based TV platform offering 60+ live channels and 350 VOD titles, delivered via its fiber network.