FinTech

Ethiopian Fintechs Brace for Impact with EthSwitch’s National Payment Gateway

Earlier this week, Ethiopia’s national switch operator, EthSwitch, officially introduced its National Payment Gateway, a product meant to serve as

Fintech Startup Equb Releases New Version That Goes Beyond Automation

eQUB, a fintech startup aiming to digitize and decentralize peer-to-peer saving groups and lending circles, has released an upgraded version

Ethiopia Opens Door for Mobile Money Platforms to be Used in Securities Investment

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has revised its Payment Instrument Issuer Directive, paving the way for mobile money platforms

Visa at the Doorsteps of Ethiopia’s Payment Ecosystem

Visa has had a long-standing presence in Ethiopia, with Ethiopian banks relying on the payment giant to issue debit cards.

Ethiopia Launches Goverment Procurement Card

The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, has officially introduced a government procurement card. This

Ethiopia Envisions Linking Digital ID with Payments

The National ID Project Program (NIDP) is collaborating with global fintech giant VISA to integrate its digital identification systems with

Dashen Bank Join Forces with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Prepaid Card for Travelers

Dashen Bank has teamed up with Mastercard to launch the ‘Dashen Mastercard,’ a multi-currency international prepaid card designed for travelers.

Ethiopia’s First Private Mobile Money Service Provider Kacha Receives Commercialization Approval

Kacha Digital Financial Service, a private mobile money service provider, has received official approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia