In Ethiopia Mobile Money License to Safaricom M-Pesa Signals New Era for Digital Finance
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: May 12th, 2023 New York (TADIAS) — In a significant development, Ethiopia has granted…
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Habeshaview Signs Agreement With Ethio Telecom to Provide IPTV Service
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: May 4th, 2023 New York (TADIAS) — Habeshaview Technology and Multimedia, a leading media,…
Ethiopian Airlines to Take Off to New US Destination: Atlanta!
Tadias Magazine Updated: May 2nd, 2023 New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopian Airlines is all set to commence its new service…
An Eco-Tech Company from Ethiopia Kubik Wins Global Startup Awards
Tadias Magazine Updated: April 4th, 2023 New York (TADIAS) — An Ethiopian environmental technology company, Kubik, has been named winner…
This Ethiopian Brand Is Brightening Homes With Its Colorful Textiles
The Spruce Updated: April 5th, 2023 Hana Getachew turned her passion for home textiles that were both vibrant and meaningful…
A Bank President Who Embraces the Unconventional (Ethio-American Profile)
Tadias Magazine Published: March 14th, 2023 New York (TADIAS) — In the following article The New York Times profiles Priscilla…
Ethiopian Airlines Confirms CEO’s Early Retirement Due to Health Issues
Ethiopian Airlines Statement March 23rd, 2022 Early Retirement of Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Group Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam…
Bitcoin Magazine: Why Ethiopia Should Turn to Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine The United States’ recent decision to remove Ethiopia from the African Growth And Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program…
Forbes: Still Time for US to Reverse ‘Huge Mistake’ on Ethiopia AGOA Exit
Forbes The United States announced a plan to remove Ethiopia from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the…
BUSINESS: Forbes on Why Team Biden Shouldn’t Mess With US-Ethiopia Trade
Forbes Team Biden Should Avoid Harming AGOA As day turns to night in Ethiopia, International crisis negotiators are feverishly working…
Real Estate in Ethiopia: Q&A About KEFITA with CEO & Founder of ROCKSTONE
Ethiopians in the Diaspora are receiving growing opportunities to invest in real estate in Ethiopia.
UPDATE: Ethiopia to Reopen Bidding for Second Telecoms License, Officials Say
REUTERS By Dawit Endeshaw EXCLUSIVE Ethiopia to reopen bidding for second telecoms licence, officials say ADDIS ABABA, Aug 2 (Reuters)…
UPDATE: France’s Orange Submits Interest for Stake in Ethio Telecom – Official
Reuters ADDIS ABABA – France’s telecom firm Orange has submitted an expression of interest to participate in the ongoing partial…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Grants Final License to New Mobile Operator
Mobile World Live The first private mobile operator in Ethiopia moved a step closer to launching services after the nation’s…
Renewed Hope: How Bitcoin And Green Energy Can Save Ethiopia’s Economy
Forbes Selamawit Girma, a mother of three living in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, is worried. Her monthly salary of 4,000…
UPDATE: IMF Encourages Formation of Ethiopia Creditor Committee
Reuters The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it “strongly encourages the swift formation” of a creditor committee for Ethiopia…
Ethiopian Airlines Leads Africa in Passenger Traffic During the COVID Crisis
Travel Daily News Ethiopian continues to lead Africa in passenger traffic during the COVID crisis ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines…
BUSINESS: In Ethiopia, Abiy Tries to Charm Europe’s Top Pharmaceuticals
Africa Intelligence Abiy tries to charm Europe’s top pharma groups While most of Africa is encountering Covid-19 vaccine distribution difficulties,…
Rolling Stone on Motown Records’ CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam
This story appears in Rolling Stone‘s 2021 Future of Music issue, a special project delving into the next era of the multibillion-dollar hitmaking business.
UPDATE: Ethiopia Launches Tender Process to Sell 40% Stake in Ethio Telecom
Reuters ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia on Monday launched a tendering process for the proposed sell-off of a 40% stake in…
Twitter Appointments Mimi Alemayehou to Board of Directors
Press Release Twitter Announces Appointment of Mimi Alemayehou and Departure of Jesse Cohn Mimi Alemayehou to join the Board, bringing…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Lost $500m on Telecom License Mobile-Money Move, PM Says
Bloomberg Ethiopia’s decision to exclude mobile money from the terms of two new telecom licenses cost the government about $500…
In Ethiopia, Investment Bank Law May Herald Creation of Stock Exchange
The Africa Report Ethiopia has been progressively opening its banking sector since 2016. As the country moves ahead with its…
How Africa Is Getting Its Mobile Game On! Ethiopia’s Endless Creative Inspiration
Forbes Africa In Africa, a new creative energy is seeing tech geeks give up their consoles and day jobs to…
UPDATE: US-backed Vodafone & China-backed MTN are Only Bidders for Ethiopia
Capacity Media Ethiopia received just two bids, from MTN working China’s Silk Road Fund and a US-backed and Vodafone-led consortium,…
UPDATE: IMF & World Bank Say Ethiopia’s Debt is Sustainable
Bloomberg News Rescheduling Payments to Ease Ethiopia Debt Risks, IMF Says Extending external-loan repayments over a longer period will help…
UPDATE: Amole & Visa Partner to Expand Digital Payments in Ethiopia
PRWeb Moneta Technologies “Amole” and Visa form Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Digital Payments for Ethiopian Merchants and Banks…
Business: Ethiopia Seeks Market-Friendly Solution to Debt Restructuring
Bloomberg By Alonso Soto and Samuel Gebre Ethiopia’s government wants to find a “market friendly” solution for a planned debt…
CNBC Africa: Ethiopia’s Economy Grew by 6% Despite COVID-19 Shocks
CNBC Africa Ethiopia’s economy grew by 6% despite COVID-19 shocks Ethiopia’s economy grew by 6 per cent in the 2020…
Chef Shumu Adem’s Journey From Ethiopia to America’s Heartland
Shimelis “Shumu” Adem is the executive chef at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.
Business: Ethiopian Economy Regaining Momentum in 2021
CNBC Africa Fairfax Africa Fund Chair, Negatu sees Ethiopian economy regaining momentum in 2021 Ethiopia’s economy saw a slowdown in…
UPDATE: U.S. Company Visa Ready To Digitize Payments In Ethiopia
CIO By Staff Writer Visa Affirms Commitment To Digitise Payments In Ethiopia During Inaugural Visa Payments Forum Digitised payments are…
Business: In Ethiopia ArifPay Raises $3.5m, Taxi-hailing Company ‘Feres’ Launches E-commerce Service Called ‘Feresegna’
Shega ArifPay Closes A $3.5 M Private Placement Round From 31 Investors ArifPay ( ArifPay Financial Technologies Share Company ),…
Video: Professor Lemma Senbet Explains Africa’s New Free Trade Area
Smith Business School The Global Pulse is a short, 2-3 minute video series released on Wednesdays featuring Maryland Smith faculty…
Video: The Ethiopian Food Truck In Denver
KWGN-TV Yoseph Assefa and Fetien Gebre-Michale created the Ethiopian Food Truck back in 2015 and it was the first Ethiopian…
Q&A: Amen Temesgen, Founder of BeNu Foods, on His Ethiopian Startup Business
High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business.
UPDATE: IMF Backs Ethiopia’s Plan to Rework Debt Under G-20 Framework
Bloomberg By Samuel Gebre The International Monetary Fund backed Ethiopia’s plan to rework its debt under the Group of 20…
Business: Seattle Coffee Importer Expands QMS From Mexico to Ethiopia
Daily Coffee News Seattle-area green coffee company San Cristobal Coffee Importers has expanded its producer-centered quality management and traceability system,…
World Bank Calls for Unbiased Infrastructure Policy in Ethiopia
Developing Telecoms The World Bank has confirmed plans to invest $200 million into Ethiopia’s digital economy as the country liberalises…
BUSINESS UPDATE: S&P Joins Fitch in Downgrade of Ethiopia on Debt Issue
Reuters Updated: February 13th, 2021 S&P joins Fitch in downgrade of Ethiopia on potential debt restructuring S&P Global Ratings on…
Ethiopian-Born D.C. Businessman, Yimaj “Steve” Kalifa, Helps Howard University Fight The Pandemic
Businessman, Yimaj Kalifa is paying back the community that helped him build his fortune.
A Tour Through Little Ethiopia in LA
LA Eater Look closer at the restaurants on Fairfax Avenue with its founding family The heavily trafficked stretch of Ethiopian-owned…
Review: How the Pandemic Has Changed Ethiopian Dining in DC Area, For Now
The Washington Post Ethiopian dining is as much about community as food. The pandemic has changed that, for now. A…
UPDATE: Ethiopia May Engage Private Creditors After Debt Review
Bloomberg Ethiopia may approach private creditors for debt talks after it reviews liabilities with official lenders amid security risks that…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Extends Deadline for New Telecom License Bids by a Month
Reuters Ethiopia has extended the deadline for telecom firms to bid for new operating licenses by a month to April…
France Suspends Ethiopian Airlines Flights For Four Days Due to COVID-19 Violation
AFP The French government is suspending Ethiopian Airlines for four days over a failure to ensure passengers have had negative…
Watch: In New York Activists Rally to Save Ethiopian Coffee Shop in Bronx
ABC 7 News Activists Rally to Save Ethiopian Coffee Shop in Bronx RIVERDALE, Bronx (WABC) — An Ethiopian coffee shop…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Telecom Reports 12% Rise in H1 Revenue
Reuters State-run Ethio Telecom, expected to be partly sold off as Ethiopia liberalises its economy, reported a 12% rise in…
Feleg Tsegaye of ‘Deliver Addis’
Feleg Tsegaye was born to exiled Ethiopian parents in the U.S. before he moved to Ethiopia to start ‘Deliver Addis’
Hana Getachew, the Ethiopian-American Founder of Bolé Road Textiles
For Hana Getachew, the Ethiopian-American founder of Bolé Road Textiles, a love of textiles can be traced back to childhood.
Ethiopia Gets Debt Deadline Extension; Says Election To Be Held in June
Reuters Paris Club of creditors: Ethiopia gets debt deadline extension PARIS (Reuters) – Ethiopia will get a deadline extension for…
Q&A: Meet Semhal Guesh, Ethiopian Architect-Turned-Manufacturer Produces Leather Bags for Export Market
How We Made It In Africa We speak to Semhal Guesh, CEO of Kabana Leather, an Ethiopian company that produces…
Marcus Samuelsson on Restaurants in 2020: Fear, Change—and Hope – WSJ
The Wall Street Journal By Marcus Samuelsson The owner and chef of Red Rooster says Covid-19 has forced a rethinking…
Forbes Names President Sahle-Work Zewde Among 100 Most Powerful Women
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: December 10th, 2020 New York (TADIAS) — Forbes Magazine has named Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work…
Spotlight: The Media Firestorm Concerning AI Researcher Timnit Gebru & Google
Last week Timnit Gebru took to Twitter to air her mistreatment in the hands of Google officials who sought to silence her latest research that discovered racial bias in A.I. technology.
NYT Features Anna Getaneh’s African Mosaique in Ethiopia
Not far from Addis Ababa’s British Embassy stands a lovely tree-shaded villa. It’s here that Anna Getaneh opened her boutique almost four years ago, in a home her father had built.
Ethiopia To Take Major Step to Open Phone Market
Bloomberg By Simon Marks and Samuel Gebre Long-Isolated Ethiopia To Take Major Step to Open Phone Market Ethiopia will start…
Spotlight: Marcus Samuelsson’s New Book ‘The Rise’
The Associated Press Chef Marcus Samuelsson celebrates the variety of Black food NEW YORK (AP) — If anyone asks chef…
TOP 100 Ethiopian Restaurants in US: Yelp
Yelp By Helina Wolde Medhin, Senior Community Director II, Yelp Los Angeles Ethiopia. Birthplace of coffee. Source of the (Blue)…
Fashion Spotlight: Amsale Unveils Fall 2021 Collection
Founded by Amsale Aberra and Neil Brown, The Amsale Group is one of the world’s leading luxury bridal houses based in NYC.
UPDATE: Ethiopia Says GERD Dam Will Begin Generating Power in Next 12 Months
Reuters Updated: October 5th, 2020 ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s giant new hydropower dam on the Blue Nile will begin…
Meet Leah Bekele, VP at Warner Records
Leah Bekele, Vice President at Warner Records, is another Ethiopian-American trailblazer in the U.S. music industry.
Marcus Samuelsson Named Guest Editor of Bon Appétit Magazine
Celebrity chef, author and businessman Marcus Samuelsson has been named guest editor of the upcoming holiday edition of Bon Appétit.