Culture
Saudi Arabia Imposes New Visa Restrictions Affecting Ethiopian Travelers
Saudi Arabia has announced major changes to its visa policy, set to take effect...
Books
Poet and Tobiya Jazz Event Organizer Misraq Terefe Arrested Amid Unclear Circumstances
Poet and renowned literary event organizer Misraq Terefe was arrested on January 22, 2017, and taken to the...
Entertainment & Arts
The Weeknd’s Reflection on the Ethiopian Red Terror: A Hidden Narrative in His Song
Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, has built a career around deeply emotional and introspective...
Entertainment & Arts
Drummer Teferi Assefa, Ethiopian Jazz Pioneer and Negarit Band Leader, Passes Away at 53
The Ethiopian music community is mourning the loss of Teferi Assefa, a renowned drummer and percussionist, who passed...
Entertainment & Arts
Mahmoud Ahmed’s Grand Farewell: Celebrating 60 Years of Ethiopia’s Musical Legend
On January 11, 2025, Addis Ababa’s Millennium Hall witnessed a momentous event as Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopia’s legendary singer,...
Why I’m Betting Safaricom Will Fail in Ethiopia
Lelaw WondimuAnd How I am getting the Ultimate #SufferingCom ExperienceIt was promising when it started—the speed, the consistency—I could have said it was like...
Alibaba AliExpress Enters Ethiopian Market: MKTY Appointed as Official Business Partner and Launches Africa’s First AliExpress Showroom
Alibaba Group's AliExpress has made a significant entry into the Ethiopian market, signaling a major step forward in the region's e-commerce development. The global...
Why Ethiopia’s Tech Startups Should Pay Attention to the New Personal Data Protection Proclamation
Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with startups playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and digital transformation across the country. As these startups...
Ethio Telecom and VISA Partner to Launch Ethiopia’s First Virtual Visa Card, Enhancing Digital Financial Services
Ethio Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with VISA Inc. to introduce the first wallet-based Virtual Visa Card in Ethiopia, marking a significant step...
Transforming Healthcare in Ethiopia: The Vision Behind Medanit
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, Medanit has emerged as a groundbreaking platform in Ethiopia, reshaping how medical services are accessed and delivered....
Shewaber Rewards Secures Investment at $600K Valuation, Sets Sights on Major Expansion
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 9, 2024 – Shewaber, the pioneering Restaurant Loyalty Reward Platform in Ethiopia, has successfully secured an investment at a...