Ethiopia Surges into Global Top 10 Bitcoin Mining Hubs

Ethiopia has officially cemented its status as a global powerhouse in the digital economy. According to the Hashrate Index Q1 2026 Heatmap, the East African nation has climbed to 8th place globally, now commanding 2.6% of the total world Bitcoin hashrate. The country’s mining capacity has seen an explosive trajectory, largely fueled by the massive … Read more

India’s Tech Giant RailTel to Build High-Security Data Centre for Ethiopia

India-Africa Digital Partnership 2026 RailTel international projects Africa Digital Ethiopia Strategy 2025 vs India DPI Greenfield data centre Addis Ababa MFA

In a bold move that cements India’s role as the “Digital Backbone” of the Global South, the state-owned RailTel Corporation has officially secured a ₹20 crore ($2.4 million) contract to build a greenfield data centre for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Addis Ababa. The deal, announced on January 10, 2026, is the first … Read more

LakiPay’s Gifter Platform Promises Ethiopian Creators to Keep 95% of Their Gift Earnings

LakiPay's Gifter Platform Promises Ethiopian Creators to Keep 95% of Their Earnings.

LakiPay has introduced the Gifter platform through its LakiRemit service, offering Ethiopian content creators a cost-effective alternative to global social media monetization. The solution reduces transaction fees by 90% compared to platforms like TikTok, allowing creators to receive nearly 95% of gift values with funds deposited into local bank accounts in under 30 seconds. TikTok’s … Read more