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Shega, JICA, MInT Launch In-Depth Research Publication on Addis Ababa’s Startup Ecosystem

Ethiopian media, data, and intelligence firm Shega in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Innovation

Kenya’s Insurtech Startup Pula Reaches 120,000 Ethiopian Farmers, Totaling One Billion Birr in Coverage

Executives at the Kenyan Insurtech provider Pula have announced the insurance coverage of over 120,000 Ethiopian farmers against climate disasters,

Freelance Ethiopia Expands to East Africa

Afriwork (Freelance Ethiopia), the popular Telegram-based job portal, is expanding its services to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The expansion aims

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

Ethio Telecom Awards Contract to Modernize Satellite Network

Gilat Satellite Networks, a global provider of satellite networking technology, has announced that it has secured a contract to revamp

International Ride-hailing Platform Yango Launches Services in Ethiopia

International ride-hailing service provider Yango has teamed up with local ride-hailing startup ShuuFare to launch services in Addis Ababa. Yango,

GITEX GLOBAL is Back and Bigger Than Ever

GITEX Global has emerged as a beacon of innovation, a gathering of the brightest and boldest minds shaping the future

Jamii.one Secures Investment from Renew Capital Angels

Africa-focused impact investment firm Renew Capital announced its angel investors’ investment in Jamii.one, a micro-insurance startup that aims to improve