Dashen’s customer base has also expanded by 17.4% to 7.88 million, supported by a nationwide network of 906 branches.

Drivers also raise concerns about beU’s working environment. They allege that the startup consistently prioritizes customers over delivery workers.

VisionFund is the first microfinance institution to join the SantimPay payment gateway.

The move follows stark warnings from July, when CEO Wim Vanhelleputte told media that Ethiopia's mobile data prices, around 3 times lower than the African average.

With the latest approval, the total number of licensed capital market service providers in Ethiopia has risen to 14.

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