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"I was interning at 26 and I was the oldest intern" – Yonas Beshawred Founder of StackShare

As the Habeshas in Tech tour wrapped up its eight-city expedition in Addis Ababa, Yonas Beshwared founder of the group and former CEO of Stackshare sat down for an exclusive interview with Shega.

Can you Own a Portion of a Home in Ethiopia for 50,000 birr? This Platform is Betting the House on it.

An innovative undertaking by three entrepreneurs looks to introduce fractionalized ownership of real estate into Ethiopia’s credit-squeezed property market.

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.

Ethiopia’s Biggest Private Insurer Integrates MPESA

Awash Insurance customers will now be able to make premium payments, and other insurance-related transactions directly via M-PESA.

Is Electronic Waste Quietly Poisoning Ethiopia?

One in three children in Ethiopia is exposed to lead poisoning. The country generated nearly 88 million kilograms of E-waste in 2022, which was the highest in East Africa.

Wegagen Bank Drops HelloCash in Favor of E-Birr

​Belcash Technology Solutions had been the technology partner of Wegagen's mobile money platform since 2018.

Why Fair Competition is Crucial for Ethiopia's Financial Inclusion Crusade

The common notion that "competition fosters quality" holds particularly true in the digital financial services (DFS) landscape.

Our Favorite Stories from 2024

In celebration of the new year, Shega Media’s editorial team reflects on some of our favorite stories from the past year.