FinTech

Billionaire’s Son Fumbles Bag with Fintech Startup

Yonas Samuel, the youngest child of business mogul Samuel Tafesse, was a key figure in the establishment of the fintech company.

Ethiopian New Year Remittance Guide: 6 Smart Money-Saving Apps

As the Ethiopian New Year beckons, an infectious festive atmosphere is pulsating through the capital. Shops are teeming with holiday

NBE Unveils Digital Banking Solution for Diaspora Amid Foreign Exchange Reforms

In a spirited financial gathering, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has launched a national portal designed to streamline the

ECMA Opens Door to Capital Market Innovation with Launch of Sandbox

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has launched the country’s first regulatory sandbox, providing startups and established companies a flexible

Trading Powerhouse East African Expands into Ecommerce, Partners with Chapa for Payments

East African Trading House (EATH), a major player in Ethiopia’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, is entering the ecommerce space

Wegagen Bank Launches Pre-Paid Visa International Payment Card

Wegagen Bank has officially launched its international pre-paid Visa card service today, August 21, during an event in Mekelle, Tigray

Ethiopian Tradition Sparks Insurance Revolution

Jamii.One is tapping into traditional Edir institutions to deliver microinsurance to the financially underserved. With an impressive 1 million people

Dashen Bank Ushers Sharia Compliant Digital Credit Service

Ethiopia’s second-biggest private commercial bank has launched a Sharia-compliant digital financial service through a modified version of Dube Ale, a