FinTech

Ethiopia Mandates Standard QR Code for Digital Payments

Merchants will only need to display one QR code to accept payments from any participating bank or financial provider.

Hijra Bank Unveils Full-Fledged Sharia-Compliant Digital Lending Platform

According to the latest central bank figures, there are over 22 million interest-free accounts in Ethiopia, holding nearly 205 billion birr in deposits.

SantimPay Launches Fundraising platform

The company currently handles around half a million transactions daily, amounting to 110 million birr.

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