Telecom

Nyala Insurance Becomes First Ethiopian Insurer to Integrate M-Pesa

Nyala Insurance and Safaricom have entered into a partnership that allows users to make premium payments, renew policies, and conduct other insurance-related transactions through M-PESA.

Ethio Telecom Faces Tough Parliamentary Queries

At just three years old, telebirr has facilitated 1.3 billion transactions amounting to close to 3.3 trillion birr.

Affordability is Biggest Barrier to Mobile Internet Adoption in Ethiopia: Report

Ethiopia’s duopolistic telecom market could soon welcome a third operator.

Safaricom Ethiopia to Launch Device Financing Service

Safaricom is also exploring a project called 'Wealth,' which aims to periodically collect savings linked to an interest-bearing financial product.

Historic Milestone Sees Ethio Telecom Unveil 100 Million Shares

In a historic milestone for Ethiopia's capital market, Ethio Telecom has launched the country's first initial public offering (IPO), unveiling 100 million shares to the public.

Here Are the New Ethio Telecom Prices: What You Need to Know

Ethio Telecom has introduced a wide-ranging tariff increase, prompted by rising operational costs following the adoption of a floating exchange rate policy two months ago.

Former Ethio Telecom CEO Andualem Admassie Joins Safaricom Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia has appointed Andualem Admassie (PhD), former CEO of Ethio Telecom, as its new Chief External Affairs Officer.

Safaricom Ethiopia Sets Sight on Remittance Market

Safaricom Ethiopia is eyeing an entry into the remittance business landscape as competition evolves in Ethiopia’s duopolistic telecommunications sector.