Ethiopian Government Exempts Ride-hailing Drivers from Paying TOT, VAT

Officials at the federal government have exempted ride-hailing drivers from paying turnover tax (TOT) and value-added tax (VAT). The decision

Ethiopian Startup Lifeline Addis Integrates Home Healthcare Services into the Gig Economy

Solomon Desalegn (MD) graduated in medicine from Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College in 2017. Shortly after completing his studies,

Teacheru Leverages AI, Telegram to Bridge the Education Gap in Ethiopia

In an effort to assist Ethiopian high school students in exam preparation and bridge the educational gap, tech startup Botter

From Connectivity to Opportunity: Tackling Infrastructure Challenges in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s tech innovators and digitally enabled service providers are confronted by a daunting reality. While they hold control over the

State-Owned Giants Collaborate to Offer Expanded Loan Products

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the country’s largest commercial bank, has partnered with Ethio Telecom to introduce a new

EdTech Mondays to Discuss Blended Learning in Ethiopia

In its upcoming episode, EdTech Mondays, a radio program dedicated to exploring the crossroads of education and technology, is shifting

Motorcycle Ride-Hailing App Tolo Begins Operation in Addis Ababa

Tolo, a new ride-hailing platform that enables users to conveniently request motorcycle rides through their mobile devices, has recently launched

Ethiopia, Kenya-based Startup Kubik Closes $3.34 Million Seed Funding Round

Kubik, a startup based in Ethiopia and Kenya that specializes in converting plastic waste into building materials, has disclosed it