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Regulation on Digital Lending Long overdue in Ethiopia

Educating the public about digital lending procedures and safe borrowing should not be the responsibility of loan defaulters.

The Promise, Peril of Equb in Ethiopia’s Financial Ecosystem

Viewing Equb through a different lens could transform the traditional practice into an alternative to conventional lending, merging tradition with innovation to empower financial inclusion.

Hidden Horror: How Ethiopia’s Digital Underground Revenge Porn Industry Preys on Young Women

A six-month-long investigation by Shega has uncovered over a dozen Telegram channels profiting from leaked images and videos of Ethiopian women.

The Forgotten Role of Bill Aggregators in Ethiopia’s Digital Financial Services

The local bill aggregation landscape is relatively small but features some surprising players.

Ethiopia Secures Currency Swap Agreement With China

Ethiopia and China have reached a currency swap agreement, allowing trade in Ethiopian Birr and Chinese Yuan, according to Finance

Wegagen Bank Launches Digital Lending Platform in Partnership with Kifiya

Wegagen Bank, in partnership with Kifiya Financial Technology, has launched a new digital loan service, ‘Efoyta.’ Powered by Kifiya’s Qena,