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Ethiopia Seeks $2 Billion in Green Finance Amid Climate Vulnerability

Ranked 155th on the global climate vulnerability index, Ethiopia is among the countries most susceptible to climatic shocks, mainly drought and flooding, because of erratic rainfall patterns.

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.

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.

Can Everyday Commutes Be Turned into Delivery Opportunities? One Ethiopian Startup Is Betting on It

Users planning to travel long distances are expected to input their identification and enter into a contract with the company after providing a guarantor.

Ethiopia’s Ministerial Council Votes to Dissolve PEHA Amid SOE Reform Push

Cross-cutting reforms to the management of Ethiopia’s SOEs is one of the key targets under the Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda 2.0 endorsed by international creditors.

Dashen Bank Unveils Ethiopia’s First Banking Super App

Microloans based on transaction history and an AI-powered self-onboarding process that verifies customer identity are some of the app's features the Bank has put in the pipeline.

This Ethiopian Online Platform Offers Building Designs for Sale

AddisCAD features simple design features as a preview while allowing in-depth inspections of the 3D designs with virtual reality tools once payment is made.

Total Valuation of Ethiopian Startups Passes $300M: Report

The Report explores investment trends, employment contributions, enterprise valuations, and sector-specific activity.