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The Numbers Don’t Lie: Ethiopia’s Gender Gap in Digital Financial Services Runs Deep

Cultural norms that prioritize men’s access to resources and decision-making further marginalize women in the digital and financial spheres.

Great Rift Valley Summit Crowns Lifeline Addis with $150,000 Prize

The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit is an initiative by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund.

Ethiopia Seeks $2 Billion in Green Finance Amid Climate Vulnerability

Ranked 155th on the global climate vulnerability index, Ethiopia is among the countries most susceptible to climatic shocks, mainly drought and flooding, because of erratic rainfall patterns.

"I was interning at 26 and I was the oldest intern" – Yonas Beshawred Founder of StackShare

As the Habeshas in Tech tour wrapped up its eight-city expedition in Addis Ababa, Yonas Beshwared founder of the group and former CEO of Stackshare sat down for an exclusive interview with Shega.

Wegagen Bank Drops HelloCash in Favor of E-Birr

​Belcash Technology Solutions had been the technology partner of Wegagen's mobile money platform since 2018.

Can Everyday Commutes Be Turned into Delivery Opportunities? One Ethiopian Startup Is Betting on It

Users planning to travel long distances are expected to input their identification and enter into a contract with the company after providing a guarantor.