Ethiopia

Thu, October 9th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Ethiopia to host eLearning Africa 2015

Ethiopia will host this year’s eLearning Africa which is also the tenth anniversary edition and which will be held under the patronage of the Ethiopian government. → Read more
Tue, September 23rd, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Ethiopia to host 2nd annual banking &ICT summit

The Annual Ethiopia Banking & ICT Summit 2014 edition will be held in Ethiopia bringing together stakeholders in Banking and ICT Sectors to engage on the best practices, solutions and the adoption of e-commerce to remain competitive domestically and globally. → Read more
Thu, August 14th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

UNDP, Microsoft, to train 200,000 Ethiopian entrepreneurs

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a partnership with Microsoft East Africa for the company’s assistance in training and mentoring 200,000 entrepreneurs in Ethiopia, under the UNDP’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP). → Read more
Thu, July 24th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju

Infrastructural investment to drive mobile expansion in Ethiopia, DRC

The underdeveloped mobile communications markets of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Ethiopia are set to expand substantially in the next three to five years, mainly driven by growing infrastructural investment, a report by Frost & Sullivan has predicted. → Read more
Wed, July 2nd, 15:30 · Chris Udemans

Algeria, Ethiopia assist NSA surveillance programme – report

The Algerian and Ethiopian governments are helping the United States (US)-based National Security Agency (NSA) collect private data about Africans, according to a report. → Read more
Thu, June 26th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson

Kenyan startups dominate PIVOT East competition

Kenyan startups emerged winners in four out of five categories at the 2014 edition of the mobile startups event PIVOT East, with winning companies receiving US$10,000 each. → Read more
Mon, June 9th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans

Eutelsat reports increase in jamming from Ethiopia

French satellite provider Eutelsat has said its satellite fleet has experienced a drastic rise in interference originating from Ethiopia, according to a report. → Read more
Mon, June 2nd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson

BBC claims Ethiopia jamming broadcasts

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and other international broadcasters have claimed television and radio broadcasts on the Arabsat satellites have been intentionally jammed by the Ethiopian authorities. → Read more
Thu, May 15th, 10:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

#FreeZone9Bloggers Tweetathon held for imprisoned Ethiopian bloggers

International blogging, translation and advocacy group Global Voices has hosted an African Tweetathon, calling for the release of nine journalists and bloggers currently detained in Ethiopia. → Read more
Mon, May 12th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans

East Africa PC shipments decline 32%

PC shipments in East Africa have seen a year-on-year decline of 31.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2014, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
Sun, May 4th, 12:33 · Chris Udemans

FEATURE: The week in startups 04/05/2014

Although news was slow for startups in Africa this week two events on either side of the continent look set to boost African technology. → Read more
Fri, May 2nd, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Ethiopia’s AhadooTec launches learning platform

Ethiopian startup AhadooTec ICT Solutions has launched a learning platform providing computer based and mobile access to supplementary learning materials for secondary school students. → Read more
Mon, April 28th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Bekele speaks out after alleged ITU freeze

Dot Africa Connect (DCA) executive director Sophia Bekele has urged girls to educate themselves using ICT and the internet, despite allegedly being barred by the African Union Commission (AUC) from speaking at today’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Girls in ICT event held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. → Read more
Tue, April 1st, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Wananchi to launch Zuku TV in Malawi, targets Ethiopia, Rwanda

Wananchi Group is set to launch its Zuku TV service in Malawi, a move part of the company’s strategy to grow its operations. → Read more
Wed, March 26th, 08:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Ethiopia accused of telecoms surveillance

The Ethiopian government is using foreign technology to boost its widespread telecoms surveillance of opposition activists and journalists in Ethiopia and abroad, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW). → Read more
Fri, March 14th, 10:30 · Agatha Nduku

Ethiopian TV agency selects SatLink as global distribution partner

The Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA) has selected SatLink Communications for the global distribution of its ETV news channel, which will extend its reach across Africa, North America, Europe and the Middle East over SatLink’s global satellite and fibre network. → Read more
Fri, February 28th, 15:40 · Susan Mwenesi

PIVOT East partners with tech hubs for 2014 startups competition

Mobile startups competition PIVOT East has partnered with tech hubs across East Africa to ensure this year’s event is attended by the best entrepreneurs and developers in the region → Read more
Tue, January 28th, 15:40 · Tom Jackson

Kenya PC shipments decline, EA remains stable

PC shipments in Kenya fell 10.7 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year following the implementation of value added tax (VAT) charges on electronic goods, though East Africa as a region saw some growth. → Read more
Mon, January 27th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Ethiopians developing app aimed at athletes

Ethiopian mobile app startup AhadooTec is developing an app aimed at top athletes, with a view to helping local talent step up to the international arena. → Read more
Sun, January 26th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans

FEATURE: The week in startups 26/01/2014

The internet has provided the African continent with convenience and peace of mind never seen before. From providing African diaspora with means to pay for products and services for their family back home, to digital solutions for education, the last week has seen a menagerie of startups aiming to make life on the continent easier. → Read more