Ethiopia is said to have implemented a National AI policy in June 2024 in an effort to succeed in its digital strategy goals by 2025 and to position Ethiopia as a center of AI development excellence in Africa by 2035. ZerubabelKibebe, a startup innovator at Ethiopia's largest tech hub, the IT Park, is one of the people joining the AI...
It's no secret that Ethiopia produces bucketloads of coffee. And a top global coffee producer generates an enormous amount of coffee waste. But for every two kilos picked, a kilo of husks gets discarded - choking landfills with 280,000 tons of waste annually. Unfortunately, these castoffs contaminate soil and air, contributing to harmful landfill gas emissions, respiratory ills and even...
Startups often astound us with ideas that are not only deemed impossible but also carry a touch of eccentricity. With an inherent inclination for innovation, startups have left an indelible mark on the world in various domains. They have breathed life into concepts that seemed implausible, if not downright peculiar, until they became tangible realities. Numerous nations have reaped substantial...
In an era defined by rapid globalization and technological advancement, Ethiopia is witnessing the rise of a vibrant startup culture poised to empower the nation's burgeoning younger generation. In today’s fast-paced digital era, these fledgling ventures are nurturing a spirit of innovation and creativity by providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary skills, connections, and resources to tackle societal challenges and...
As COVID-19 spreads and spikes, governments across the world are taking serious measures to prevent the virus. Along with mitigation efforts by governments and organizations to fight the pandemic, entrepreneurs and innovators are working on a wide range of technological and innovative solutions aimed at combating the outbreak. From infection tracking software to the mechanical ventilators, various mechanisms are developed...
In an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and bedridden close to two million people across the world, scientists are scrambling to find a cure for the deadly coronavirus. Many experts are desperately wobbling around attempting clinical trials to develop vaccines. Ethiopia has also joined the search for medicine for...
Ordinary private passengers are about to travel to space and for a five-minute stay in outer space that will cost USD 200,000. This much money is paid for a 100 kilometers rise in altitude, perhaps floating for a few minutes, and an opportunity to look down to earth from space. This is space tourism. Tickets are being sold and many...
Ethiopia has finally entered its name in the list of countries that have sent satellites to space. The decreasing cost of satellites coupled with their diminishing size has enabled developing countries to ventured into the space realm which Ethiopia has become the latest one to do so. ETRSS-1, a remote sensing microsatellite was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center...
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