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Dashen Bank, Accion, & Mastercard to Launch Innovation Hub for Ethiopian MSMEs

Dashen Bank, has partnered with global nonprofit Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to build an innovation hub that focuses on women-owned MSMEs.

A Year of Growth: GlobeDock Academy’s Edtech Impact Accelerates

GlobeDock's Learning Loop YouTube channel is one of the prominent players in Ethiopia's edtech space, with over 450 educational videos designed for elementary and secondary students.

Having Trouble Using Ethiopian Languages on AI? This Open-Source Dataset Might Have a Fix

iCog has debuted Leyu Ai, an open-source voice dataset that includes Amharic, Afaan Oromo, Tigrinya, Af-Somali, and Sidama languages.

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.

Ethiopia Launches Fayda National ID Mobile App

A mobile application was launched today by the Ethiopian National ID Project (Fayda) that looks to fast-track the efficiency and accessibility of related services.

Ethio Telecom Reports Revenue Climb to 61 Billion Birr Amid Extended IPO

Refraining from disclosing exact expenditure, the CEO revealed that nearly 235 million dollars in investments had been mobilized and deployed by mid-year.

Redesigning Payment Confirmation for Ethiopia's Unique Needs

The ease, convenience, and speed with which transactions are confirmed play a major role in driving the adoption of digital financial services in Ethiopia.

Extreme Poverty Levels are Rising in Africa: UN Report

The UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 outlines lingering debt sustainability risks, balance of payments constraints, and a shrinking fiscal space across Africa.