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An Ethiopian Digital Media that aims to empower the youth through entrepreneurship and tech. We interview, profile, and review successful people and companies.
Why Ethiopians Keep Getting Scammed
Ethiopia ranked first globally in malware detections in 2024. Hundreds of its citizens have been trafficked to Southeast Asian scam compounds. Fraudsters in mobile banking are draining accounts faster than regulators can respond. Understanding why this keeps happening requires looking beyond individual bad luck and into deep structural, cultural, and technological fault lines.
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Jelani Nelson: The Ethiopian-American Scientist Behind the Algorithms That Power Big Tech
Jelani Nelson is the Ethiopian-American computer scientist whose streaming algorithms power Google and Facebook, and who flew back to Addis to teach high schoolers to code
1 week ago
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Why Ethiopian Consumers Ignore Honest Ads
Research shows that the variables marketers spend the most time optimizing, such as clarity, transparency, and simplicity, may be the least relevant when it comes to conversion.
1 week ago
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Job Creation in Ethiopia
There just aren't enough job vacancies for Ethiopian youth. Learn more about Ethiopia's urgent employment challenge and the government's response to job shortages.
2 weeks ago
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Dr. Debrework Zewdie's Four Decades Reshaping Global Health
Discover how Dr. Debrework Zewdie, an Ethiopian immunologist, transformed HIV/AIDS response by securing $1 billion in World Bank funding and reshaping global health policy over four decades." keywords: "Debrework Zewdie, HIV/AIDS, global health, World Bank, immunologist, development, UNAIDS, infectious disease
2 weeks ago
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The Real Reason Ethiopian Women Earn Less
The average salary in Ethiopia varies greatly between men and women. Why do Ethiopian women earn less?
3 weeks ago
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Professor Yonas E. Geda: The Ethiopian Neurologist Who Won the 2022 Alzheimer Award
The Ethiopian Behavioral Neurologist Redefining Alzheimer's Prevention
3 weeks ago
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The Case for Small Banks
As foreign banks enter Ethiopia, small banks remain vital for financial inclusion, SME credit, and stability. A balanced, diverse banking sector is key to competition and long-term economic resilience.
3 weeks ago
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Why Fans Stay Loyal to Losing Football Clubs: The Psychology of Loyalty
Clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and much more enjoy a loyal fanbase, even when they lose. This article explores what keeps fans committed and what this reveals about loyalty.
3 weeks ago
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MMA in Ethiopia: A History Still Being Written
Mixed Martial Arts in Ethiopia is still emerging, driven by grassroots efforts and growing public interest. From early combat sport foundations to recent events at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, MMA is gaining visibility.
3 weeks ago
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Inside Addis Ababa's Gym Boom: The Business of Fitness in Ethiopia.
Gym prices in Addis Ababa range from 4,500 to 300,000 ETB a year. Find out how Addis Ababa's gym industry became a fast-growing, fragmented business sector.
3 weeks ago
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Rethinking Automation Risk in Ethiopia’s Labor Market
85% of jobs in Ethiopia were once estimated to be at risk of automation in early studies on automation risk in Ethiopia and the future of work in developing countries. That was 10 years ago. Today, with rapid advances in AI and job automation in Ethiopia, and evolving evidence on the future of work in Africa, is the country’s exposure to automation actually increasing or decreasing?
3 weeks ago
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Why Ethiopian Entrepreneurs Play It Safe
Ethiopian entrepreneurs are often seen as overly cautious, but the reality is more complex. Research shows that risk aversion among micro and small business owners is not a mindset issue, but a rational response to an environment where failure carries high personal costs.
4 weeks ago
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Melaku Worede: Solving Hunger Indigenously
Melaku Worede is an Ethiopian geneticist who saved native seeds and championed farmers' rights. He is also a pioneer of community seed banks in Africa.
4 weeks ago
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Ethiopian Languages that Could Soon Disappear
Discover the most endangered languages in Ethiopia, from Ongota to the isolated Shabo tongue. Learn why such languages are vanishing and explore the best strategies for their preservation.
Apr 2026
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