Business

TilfFotoBetBot: Ethiopia’s Telegram-Powered Generative AI Startup Scaling Creativity

In Ethiopia, where high-speed internet is still a privilege and most smartphone users rely on Telegram rather than app stores, a homegrown AI tool is rewriting the rules of creative technology adoption. Meet TilfFotoBetBot, a multimodal generative AI platform built by Addis Ababa–based Tilf Software PLC. In less than a year, it has gone from

August 11, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Tech

GeezJobs Scales Up: Ethiopian Job Platform Expands into East Africa with AI-Powered Ambitions

By Addis Insight Tech – Special Report GeezJobs, one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing job platforms, is preparing to expand its footprint across East Africa. With a track record of serving employers and job seekers within Ethiopia and beyond, the company is now laying the groundwork for physical offices in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The expansion marks

August 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Digital Creators Struggle for Inclusion in the Global Monetization Game

Ethiopia is witnessing a digital revolution. From TikTok comedians in Gonder to YouTube educators in Hawassa and Instagram stylists in Addis Ababa, a new creative class is shaping the nation’s online landscape. But despite explosive growth in internet and mobile penetration, Ethiopia’s creators remain locked out of the global digital economy. This isn’t a story

August 6, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Starlink Launches in Somalia,But Triggers Political Tensions with Somaliland

Starlink, the satellite internet division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially launched operations in Somalia, delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband across the Horn of Africa nation. The announcement—hailed as a transformative step for digital inclusion—has also sparked diplomatic friction with the breakaway region of Somaliland over territorial representation. The launch was confirmed early Tuesday via a

August 5, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Africa at the Crossroads: A New Economic Dawn Fueled by Innovation, Diaspora Capital, and Bold Leadership

Interview with Lulite Ejigu, Chairperson of GRV and CEO & Managing Partner of Tevah Capital About Lulite Ejigu Lulite Ejigu brings a wealth of global financial expertise to her leadership at the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund and currently serves as CEO & Managing Partner at Tevah Capital, a global advisory firm specializing in investment, capital

May 20, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Hasab AI Launches Groundbreaking Voice Intelligence Platform for African Languages

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 7, 2025 In a bold step toward tech inclusion and linguistic equity, Hasab AI, an Ethiopian startup co-founded by Kidus Yared, has officially launched a voice intelligence platform built specifically for low-resource and African languages. The announcement was made via LinkedIn, where Yared shared the team’s vision, technical breakthroughs, and

May 7, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entrepreneurship

Weyra Academy Launches 6-Week Web Development Course to Build Ethiopia’s Digital Workforce

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — April 25, 2025 – In a move aimed at accelerating digital literacy and workforce development in Ethiopia, Weyra Academy has announced the launch of a 6-week web development course beginning May 26, 2025. The program is designed to equip beginners with the foundational skills needed to build websites and pursue careers

April 25, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Tech

From Ethiopia to Silicon Valley: Better Auth’s Journey to Y Combinator Amid Visa Challenges

In a remarkable development for the Ethiopian tech ecosystem, Better Auth, a 7-month-old open-source authentication framework, has been selected for Y Combinator’s prestigious Spring 2025 Cohort. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the startup, securing $500,000 in seed funding and gaining entry into one of the world’s most competitive startup accelerator programs. With an

March 22, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Muyalogy Aims to Bridge Ethiopia’s Skills Gap with Digital Learning

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – January 2025 A growing skills gap continues to challenge Ethiopia’s job market, leaving many graduates and job seekers struggling to find employment while industries face shortages of qualified professionals. In response, Muyalogy, an Ethiopian digital learning platform, is working to address this issue by providing accessible, skills-based education for a diverse

March 12, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Gebeta Maps Launches Independent Map Tiles, Aiming to Disrupt Africa’s Digital Mapping Space

March 11, 2025 Gebeta Maps, an emerging player in Africa’s digital mapping industry, has announced the launch of its own map tile rendering technology, positioning itself as a fully independent mapping provider. This development marks a shift from its previous reliance on third-party map tile services, allowing the company to offer a more localized and

March 11, 2025 • By Addis Insight