AU Summit highlights Africa’s AI ambitions
African leaders rally behind AI, digital identity and connectivity at the AU Summit, with Ethiopia unveiling plans for a continent-first AI university aimed at accelerating Africa’s technological sovereignty and economic growth.
Ruto unveils Ziidi Trader as M-PESA opens stock market
Ziidi Trader lowers long-standing hurdles and provides regular Kenyans with direct access to investments on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by integrating share trading with M-PESA.
Inside Ethio Telecom's bold TechCo transformation
From rural network expansion and cloud systems to digital finance and national ID rollout, the telco's first-half performance shows how it is reinventing itself into a TechCo at the centre of Ethiopia’s digital transformation.
Ethiopian Airlines partners with Nucore for digital makeover
The airline said that the partnership reflects its commitment to driving digital innovation in the aviation industry.
Safaricom gets $138m to boost Ethiopia's digital evolution
Standard Bank’s financing facilitates Safaricom’s ongoing rollout of digital infrastructure and services in Ethiopia.
Africa explores digital solutions to strengthen TB treatment
The initiative seeks to leverage mobile technology as a practical solution, improving TB treatment adherence by testing SMS reminders, and identifying barriers to digital technology adoption.
Ethio Telecom intros digital finance
The telecom company can now unlock smartphone ownership and provide credit access based on an AI-assisted credit rating algorithm.
Ethiopian Airlines partners with Sabre to redefine airline retailing
Africa's largest carrier has deployed SabreMosaic Airline Retailing, marking a significant digital milestone that will provide an AI-driven experience to millions of African and international travellers.
Ethiopia locks up unlicensed money transfers dealers
Authorities have arrested 112 people and frozen 519 bank accounts in a sweeping operation targeting illegal money transfers and crypto networks.
Ethio Telecom unveils Znexus to bridge digital divide
The move marks a major step toward a digitally empowered nation by 2028, expanding internet access and financial inclusion.
Zambia turns to Ethiopia to push digital IDs
At the core of the collaboration is the transfer of expertise from Ethiopia to Zambia, with a focus in biometric enrolment, open standards, and interoperable systems.
Safaricom Ethiopia to train 125 000 youth in digital, cloud tech
The telco, in collaboration with AWS and Vodacom, has launched TechStart, a game-changing programme that will provide 125 000 young people with future-ready digital skills.
WHO Ethiopia goes fully digital with TeleBirr fuel payments
The UN health agency has adopted Ethio-Telecom’s e-payment system for all fuel transactions, boosting transparency, efficiency, and digital accountability across its nationwide operations.