Business

Creative DNA 3.0 Launches in Ethiopia, Showcasing the Next Wave of Fashion Innovators 

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — September 17 — The British Council Arts Programme, in collaboration with Creative Hub Ethiopia, is proud to announce the launch of Creative DNA: Ethiopia 3.0. This initiative continues its mission to spotlight and empower Ethiopia’s most promising fashion and accessory designers, equipping them with the tools to thrive locally and globally. 

September 20, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Meet Emebet Mehabaw: Ethiopia’s First Woman Selected to Travel to Space in 2029

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia is preparing to mark a milestone in global space history as Emebet Mehabaw, a young aerospace engineer and space scientist, has been selected to travel into orbit in March 2029. She will represent Ethiopia as the nation’s first astronaut candidate and says she intends to carry the Ethiopian flag on this

September 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Digital Creator Economy Gets a Boost as JAMI and Arifpay Launch Country’s First Multi-Currency Tipping Platform

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 29, 2025 Ethiopia’s fast-growing digital economy just got a major shot in the arm. JAMI, a newly launched content monetization platform founded by local tech entrepreneur Nathan Damtew, has officially partnered with leading fintech company Arifpay to debut the country’s first multi-currency digital tipping service for creators. The platform, unveiled

May 29, 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

Opinion

Silenced by Techno-patriarchy

By Megdelawit Getahun  They say the digital space is for everyone, a tool of liberation, a great equalizer. Well, they lied.  Every time I see those self-congratulatory announcements about Ethiopia’s “booming” connectivity, I feel nothing but rage. Rage at the numbers, how many SIM cards, how many smartphones, how many miles of fiber optic cables,

February 28, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Women

From Catcalling to Femicide: The Violence We’ve Learned to Survive

By- Megdelawit Getahun Every woman knows the quiet, uneasy calculus of survival. It begins the moment you step outside: scanning your surroundings, listening for footsteps behind you, and walking faster if you sense the slightest unease. This vigilance is not something taught directly but learned from early warnings, mothers urging us to cover up, friends

December 9, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Fashion Stars Shine in Creative DNA: Ethiopia 2.0

The Creative DNA Fashion Programme, spearheaded by the British Council and implemented in partnership with Creative Hub Ethiopia and iceaddis, celebrated the successful conclusion of its second cohort. Out of 194 applicants, ten exceptional Ethiopian designers were selected to participate in this transformative program, designed to foster sustainable growth within the Ethiopian fashion industry. Through

December 3, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Society

Betrayed on Every Front: How the Law, Society, and Police Failed Tsega Belachew

“I was surrounded by people, yet everyone was cruel to me”Nine Days of AbductionTsega BelachewMay 2015 The abduction of Tsega was a crime that outraged many and became a topic of public discussion. Tsega spoke to the BBC for the first time about her harrowing experience, a year after the incident. As she recalled those

November 19, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Society

New Education Bill Proposes No Student Ranking Until Grade 6: A Shift Towards Inclusive Learning

A new amendment to the General Education Act, presented to the House of Representatives, proposes sweeping changes across language instruction, student assessments, teacher qualifications, and private school regulations. If passed, the bill will introduce several key changes aimed at restructuring educational standards and practices nationwide. Key Highlights of the Amendment Mother Tongue and Language InstructionThe

October 30, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Women

Lidiana Solomon’s Partnership with Dubai Tourism Signals New Era for Ethiopian Influencers

Lidiana Solomon, the Founder and CEO of Lidiana Advertising and Marketing, has officially announced an exciting new partnership with Dubai Tourism. With 650k Instagram followers and 450k TikTok followers, Lidiana is one of Ethiopia’s leading social media influencers and models, setting a powerful example for upcoming Ethiopian influencers aiming to compete on the global stage.

October 22, 2024 • By Addis Insight