Is Restricting Private Cars in Addis Ababa During Peak Commuting Hours a Viable Solution?

During a briefing to the Standing Committee on Urban Development and Transport Affairs of the parliament on January 31, 2024,

Foundation Launches ‘GoFundMe’ Version for Ethiopian Startups

Synergy Foundation, a Seattle-based non-profit organization, has launched Mella Crowdfunding, a platform designed to address the financial challenges faced by

Exclusive: Ethiopia Launches Regulatory Sandbox to Accelerate Financial Innovation

The Innovative Finance Lab (IFL) has officially launched Ethiopia’s Regulatory Sandbox, which will allow innovative firms to test their products

Ethiopian Fintech Startup Arifpay to Raise 160 Million Birr in Second Funding Round

Ethiopian fintech startup Arifpay is raising 160 million birr (2.8 million dollars) in what marks the company’s second round of

How a Mother of Two Built a Successful Business Selling Handmade Baby Clothes

Five years ago, while searching through various options in the capital, Kalkidan Betremariam couldn’t find the perfect gift to give

Subscription Stumble: Ethiopian Ecommerce Platform Berbera Learns Hard Lessons, Seeks Reinvention After Closure

Berbera Market, an e-commerce platform launched in early 2021, has shut down its website and halted all operations. Berbera’s CEO,

Founders of Yes Job Marketplace Unveil New AI-Backed Job Portal

The founders of YES, a prominent job marketplace in Ethiopia have launched Palm Jobs, a job board that leverages Artificial

Controversial Purpose Black Marks Entry into Ethiopia’s Digital Economy

Purpose Black Ethiopia, which recently faced public scrutiny regarding its fundraising practices, has unveiled multiple digital platforms aimed at transforming