Unlocking Innovation: The Untapped Potential of University Spinoffs in Ethiopia
By Tsegamlak Solomon Imagine you’re a researcher at a university, working tirelessly on a groundbreaking discovery. You’re passionate about your work, and you know it has the potential to make a real difference in the world. But how do you get your invention out of the lab and into the hands of those who need […]
Beyond Tradition: Women-Owned Business at the Forefront of Telebirr Adoption in Ethiopia
Recently, we met with ‘Emu’ and ‘Roman’ (affectionately known as ‘Mommy’). Both of whom are telebirr agents. They started offering mobile money services with the focus of sustaining their businesses. Emu is a mother of one running a retail shop in the middle of the Piasa neighborhood of Addis Abeba. She inherited the shop 20 […]
Visa at the Doorsteps of Ethiopia’s Payment Ecosystem
has had a long-standing presence in Ethiopia, with Ethiopian banks relying on the payment giant to issue debit cards. However, Visa has even greater ambitions for its role in Ethiopia. The company’s leadership team has been visiting the country, and the Ethiopian chapter of its global fintech competition is tagged as a “special edition.” Recently, […]