Ethiospur Business Plan Competition Returns with Prizes Up to Half a Million Birr
Aiming to support and award dynamic Ethiopian entrepreneurs looking to scale up their existing businesses, Ethiopia’s Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)
By Kaleab Girma
Issue 68: Takeoff Denied
Welcome to the Shega Weekly where we bring you the latest updates on the startup space in Ethiopia. In this edition, we have
By Team Shega
Draft Excise Law Proposes Tax on Airtime
Ethiopians may soon be paying a 5% excise tax on their phone calls and internet usage if a new law
Gitex Africa Invites Ethiopian Startups to Compete for a $200k Prize
The Dubai-based GITEX Global, in its first foreign venture, is coming to Morocco and is inviting Ethiopian startups to take
Ameleset Muchie Launches Streaming Platform MayaFlicks
Ameleset Muchie, an actress and producer, has launched a new streaming service called MayaFlicks. The platform, which was made public
Issue 69: Cross-border Ecommerce, Streaming & Taxes
Hi Ethiopian Airlines and MailAmericas have partnered for cross-border e-commerce, internet shutdowns are costing Ethiopia millions, actress Ameleset Muchie has
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