The Promise, Peril of Equb in Ethiopia’s Financial Ecosystem

Viewing Equb through a different lens could transform the traditional practice into an alternative to conventional lending, merging tradition with innovation to empower financial inclusion.

Ethiopia’s Biggest Private Insurer Integrates MPESA

Awash Insurance customers will now be able to make premium payments, and other insurance-related transactions directly via M-PESA.

Is Electronic Waste Quietly Poisoning Ethiopia?

One in three children in Ethiopia is exposed to lead poisoning. The country generated nearly 88 million kilograms of E-waste in 2022, which was the highest in East Africa.

Wegagen Bank Drops HelloCash in Favor of E-Birr

​Belcash Technology Solutions had been the technology partner of Wegagen's mobile money platform since 2018.

Can Everyday Commutes Be Turned into Delivery Opportunities? One Ethiopian Startup Is Betting on It

Users planning to travel long distances are expected to input their identification and enter into a contract with the company after providing a guarantor.

Ethiopia’s Ministerial Council Votes to Dissolve PEHA Amid SOE Reform Push

Cross-cutting reforms to the management of Ethiopia’s SOEs is one of the key targets under the Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda 2.0 endorsed by international creditors.