Ethiopian Freelance Platform Skills.et Raises Seed Investment from Venture Addis

Skills.et functions as an intermediary, facilitating connections between businesses seeking skilled professionals and a diverse pool of Ethiopian freelancers.

New Streaming Platform Unlocks Monetization for Ethiopian Gospel Artists

Hasset, a new streaming platform developed by Heaven's Echo Music School enables Ethiopian gospel artists to monetize their works while offering audiences a contemporary source for spiritual content.

Free Online Courses with Certification for Ethiopians in 2025

A roundup of some of the online learning platforms, both international and local, that you can use to develop new skills and earn certifications in 2025.

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.

Our Favorite Stories from 2024

In celebration of the new year, Shega Media’s editorial team reflects on some of our favorite stories from the past year.