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NewsEthiopia has introduced a new cybersecurity law that gives the Information Network Security Administration (INSA) greater powers to monitor and protect important digital systems across the country. The law comes as cyberattacks on Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure continue to rise. INSA recorded 27,773 attacks in the six months to January 2026, compared with about 8,000 attacks
BusinessEthiopian messaging platform AfroMessage says it has powered more than 407.8 million A2P SMS messages for businesses and organizations across Ethiopia since April 2021, highlighting the potential foreign exchange savings generated by locally provided messaging infrastructure. According to figures shared by AfroMessage, the 407.8 million-plus messages correspond to approximately $139.7 million in potential international SMS
NewsThe African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has partnered with pan-African technology company Gebeya to launch the CANEX Create-thon 2026, a competition aimed at supporting African creators in music, video and gaming. The initiative will provide creators with digital tools, technical support, funding and exposure to help transform their ideas
TechAI-powered digital lending platform Optasia is preparing to expand into Ethiopia as part of a broader push into two of Africa’s largest underserved credit markets, with Egypt also on its expansion roadmap. The company, which provides AI-driven microloans, working capital financing, and airtime advances to unbanked consumers and small businesses, says it sees significant opportunities
Crypto NewsGlobal cryptocurrency exchange Binance has restored access to its platform for users in Ethiopia through state-owned telecom provider Ethio telecom, following what the company described as successful regulatory engagements with local authorities. The update was communicated directly to users on Tuesday through an official notice, which read: “Hi Binancian, Thank you for your patience and
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TechElon Musk has become the first person in history to achieve a net worth exceeding $1 trillion following the successful public listing of SpaceX on the Nasdaq Stock Market. SpaceX shares opened at $150 per share on Friday, valuing the aerospace and satellite communications company at more than $1.8 trillion. The listing significantly boosted Musk’s
TechArtificial intelligence company Anthropic has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, becoming the latest AI giant to take steps toward entering public markets. The company announced that it has submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed IPO. Details regarding the
Crypto NewsTelegram’s built-in crypto platform, Wallet, has announced that it will discontinue peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency trading services involving the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) starting June 2, 2026, citing regulatory requirements in Ethiopia. In a notice shared with users, Wallet stated that all active ETB-denominated P2P advertisements will be removed from the platform after the effective date, while
TechA new digital education ecosystem aimed at transforming Ethiopia’s school system was officially launched on Monday in Addis Ababa by Arifpay in partnership with Gebeya, AIT, and EducationMatters. Called ArifSchool, the platform brings together digital payments, school management systems, AI-powered learning tools, and education consulting services under one integrated ecosystem. The consortium says the initiative
BusinessSafaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC delivered one of its strongest performances yet in the 2025/26 financial year, posting rapid customer growth, surging revenues, and sharply narrowing losses as the telecom operator moves closer to a profitability inflection point. The company’s revenue rose 58.3 percent year-on-year to KShs 14.1 billion, underscoring the pace at which the business
BusinessVisa has inaugurated a new office in Addis Ababa, signaling a deeper commitment to Ethiopia and a broader strategic push across Eastern Africa. The new office marks a significant milestone for Visa, which has maintained a presence in Ethiopia for several years but is now scaling up its operations as the country’s financial sector continues
TechThe AI revolution is the most consequential infrastructure shift of our generation. It is also being built, almost entirely, for someone else. The question behind the question When people ask why AI can’t speak Amharic well, they usually expect a technical answer. They expect to hear about data scarcity, about the peculiarities of the Ge’ez
