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Frehiwot Tamiru Nominated as Ethiopia's Minister of Innovation and Technology

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Frehiwot Tamiru, the former Chief Executive Officer of Ethio Telecom, was approved by Ethiopia’s House of Peoples' Representatives as the country’s new Minister of Innovation and Technology. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the government’s strong drive for technology was the reason for her nomination. Tamiru previously led Ethio Telecom, overseeing its expansion into digital financial services, cloud services, and e-commerce offerings.

From developingtelecoms.com

Why it matters

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The move highlights the importance of telecommunications in supporting digital services and e-commerce within Ethiopia. Ethio Telecom reported revenue of ETB215.8 billion (about US$1.33 billion) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which was up 33.2% from the previous year.

From developingtelecoms.com

Who's involved

  • Frehiwot TamiruNominee for Minister of Innovation and Technology
  • EthiopiaCountry where the ministerial post is located
  • ethio telecomEthiopian telecommunications company where Tamiru previously served as CEO
  • Abiy AhmedPrime Minister who drove the government's technology agenda

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