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Daniel Metaferiya
Daniel Metaferiya is a writer, journalist and radio host, with a keen interest in technology. He follows developments in Ethiopia's startup ecosystem closely and is passionate about profiling unique MSMEs.
LakiPay Bets on Ethiopia’s Content Creators with New Digital Remittance Platform
Ethiopian fintech LakiPay has launched a digital remittance platform targeting the creator economy promising content creators up to 95% of their earnings from online gifts.
By Daniel Metaferiya
Why Some Ethiopian Startups are on the Move to Rwanda
Ethiopian startups are increasingly looking beyond Addis and finding opportunity in Kigali. Faster registration, clearer rules, and investor-friendly policies are driving a quiet shift toward Rwanda.
Dashen Bank's Revenue Jumps 34% to Birr 31.4 Billion as Profit Growth Lags
Dashen’s customer base has also expanded by 17.4% to 7.88 million, supported by a nationwide network of 906 branches.
VisionFund Microfinance Partners with SantimPay to Enable Online Payments for 1.9M Clients
VisionFund is the first microfinance institution to join the SantimPay payment gateway.
EthSwitch Marks Major Advance in Instant Payment Systems with EthioPay Launch
Ethiopia has launched EthioPay, a new instant payment system that enables same-day interbank settlement ushering in the capacity to handle several thousand transactions in seconds.
In Sidama, a Pilot Project Tries to Reverse a Growing Soil Crisis
Beneath Sidama’s fertile hills, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Soil acidity is eroding yields. A new pilot fertilizer hopes to reverse the damage.
