Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Published by Alexandre Raffoul and Vijay Raju on 16 September 2019

Five reasons global stakeholders should take a closer look at Ethiopia.

The journey so far: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder, soleRebels

Published by Justin Probyn on 15 January 2018

‘I think conventional wisdom is, by definition, the antithesis of entrepreneurialism.’

Celebrated Ethiopian entrepreneur behind soleRebels reveals her next big idea

Published by Kate Douglas on 19 May 2014

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu launches online business, Republic of Leather.

What should the WEF on Africa address? Business leaders share their thoughts

Published by Kate Douglas on 5 May 2014

African business leaders speak about what they hope the World Economic Forum on Africa will address this week.

From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014

A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.

How soleRebels became one of Africa’s most celebrated footwear brands

Published by Making It Magazine on 19 July 2013

An innovative footwear manufacturer is helping to transform the economic landscape in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand takes on the Asian market

Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2012

Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand was recently featured in the December edition of the Chinese Vogue alongside well established brands such as Armani, Chanel, Gucci and Valentino.

Celebrated Ethiopian footwear brand opens first outlet in Taiwan

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 November 2012

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is one of Africa’s most celebrated businesswomen. The international media seemingly can’t get enough of this founder of soleRebels.