About Zemen
Software that works
in Ethiopian realities.
Zemen Technologies was founded by three visionaries to digitize critical sectors across Ethiopia. From our first day, we deployed modern custom software, core payment integrations, and modular Learning Management Systems under one unified technical suite — serving businesses, schools, government agencies, and startups across East Africa.
We don't just write code.
We solve problems.
Whether you need a company website, a mobile app for your customers, an internal tool for your staff, or a full enterprise system — we handle the entire process. Requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, training, and ongoing support.
We combine standard engineering practices — clean architecture, automated testing, continuous deployment — with deep understanding of local infrastructure. Our systems work on Ethiopian internet speeds, handle power outages gracefully, and integrate with local payment systems natively.
Based in Addis Ababa, our team is available for in-person meetings, on-site training, and hands-on support. We don't disappear after delivery — we stick around to make sure everything works.
Why a local partner matters
Building software for Ethiopia requires understanding things that international vendors miss.
Local payment systems
We integrate natively with Telebirr, CBE Birr, Amole, and HelloCash. Direct webhook processing, real-time reconciliation, and National Bank of Ethiopia compliance — not third-party wrappers that break.
Ethiopian infrastructure
Our apps work offline-first with intelligent sync — designed for intermittent connectivity, slow networks, and power outages. No data loss, no broken transactions, no frustrated users.
Language & regulations
Full support for Amharic, Oromiffa, and Tigrinya interfaces. PDP Law compliance, TIN validation, business license verification, and Ethiopian tax authority integration built in from day one.
Our journey
Founded in Addis Ababa with a mission to build production-grade software for Ethiopian institutions.
Launched our first LMS platform, deployed across 12+ private schools in Addis Ababa with parent portals and SMS integration.
Built production payment integrations with Telebirr and CBE Birr, processing thousands of daily transactions for retail clients.
Opened our AI research lab focused on Amharic NLP — building chatbots, document processing, and language tools for local markets.
Expanded operations across East Africa with hybrid cloud infrastructure, serving enterprise clients in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti.
Our team
Engineers, designers, and strategists based in Addis Ababa — building software that matters.
Abdi Tilahun
Guides strategic mission to digitalize Ethiopian infrastructure, driving expansion into FinTech, EdTech, and enterprise systems.
Aaron GK
Heads engineering, security operations, and custom software — architecting offline-first, zero-trust SaaS frameworks for Ethiopia.
Sisay Biruk
Leads enterprise deployments and integrates local payment ecosystems like Telebirr, Chapa, and CBE Birr into robust products.
Ready to work together?
Whether you need a website, an app, or a full enterprise system — let's talk.