Shega | Innovation,Tech & Startups

2023-03-20 17:48:59 EthSwitch Raises Capital to 3 Billion Br to Boost Digital Payment Services

EthSwitch, the national switch operator in Ethiopia, has been given the green light by its shareholders to increase its capital to 3 billion birr in an extraordinary general meeting held last week.

https://shega.co/post/ethswitch-raises-capital-to-3-billion-br-to-boost-digital-payment-services/

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2023-03-20 12:54:39 Ethiopian Startups Invited to Showcase Innovations at GITEX Africa 2023

The Ministry of Innovation & Technology (MinT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are inviting Ethiopian tech startups to participate in one of the continent’s largest all-inclusive tech events, GITEX Africa 2023.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-startups-invited-to-showcase-innovations-at-gitex-africa-2023/

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2023-03-17 11:15:16 Ethiopia’s Refreshed National Financial Inclusion Strategy Unpacked

Fintech consultant Tewodros Tassew delves into Ethiopia's updated National Financial Inclusion Strategy that aims to harness digital finance, bridge gender gaps, and reach underserved communities for a brighter, more inclusive financial future.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopias-refreshed-national-financial-inclusion-strategy-unpacked/

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2023-03-15 18:19:51 Ethiopia’s National Digital ID Initiative in the Eyes of a Bank Officer

A customer service officer working at a bank discusses how a digital national ID system can enhance security for both financial institutions and users, safeguarding identities and ensuring trustworthy, reliable services.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopias-national-id-initiative-from-the-perspective-of-a-bank-officer/

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2023-03-13 18:56:53 Issue 75: AU Under Cyberattack, ZayRide Goes Public & More

Shega’s weekly newsletter brings you the top stories from last week.

https://shega.co/post/issue-75-au-under-cyberattack-zayride-goes-public-more/

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2023-03-13 15:09:35 Ethiopia’s Fashion Entrepreneurs Get a Boost from Creative DNA Initiative

The British Council Arts Programme, in collaboration with Creative Hub Ethiopia, Fashion Scout (UK), and Marigat Gold (Kenya), has announced its latest initiative which aims to support early-stage fashion and accessory enterprises in Ethiopia.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopias-fashion-entrepreneurs-get-a-boost-from-creative-dna-initiative/

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2023-03-11 16:24:33 Medtech Startup Relaunches Platform

Medstore Trading, a startup that works in the healthcare sector, has announced the relaunch of its digital platform which serves as a one-stop digital shop for buying and selling medical equipment.

https://shega.co/post/medtech-startup-medstore-relaunches-platform/

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2023-03-10 18:23:04 ALX’S “Woman And Tech Initiative” Set to Help Bridge the Tech Gender Gap in Africa

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), which took place on 8 March, ALX announced its first dedicated Software Engineering cohort for women, enabling thousands of women in Ethiopia and across Africa to participate in the global technology revolution and helping to transform the tech status quo throughout the continent.

https://shega.co/post/alxs-womxn-and-tech-initiative-set-to-help-bridge-the-tech-gender-gap-in-africa/

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2023-03-10 13:02:31 Wegenfund Expands Crowdfunding Platform to Support Startups

The crowdfunding platform Wegenfund which was initially launched to support charities, religious organizations, and individuals with medical emergencies has now expanded its services to include startups and businesses.

https://shega.co/post/wegenfund-expands-crowdfunding-platform-to-support-startups/

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