Shega | Innovation,Tech & Startups

2023-05-23 12:23:04 Digital Transactions in Ethiopia Surge 169% to Exceed 1.2 Trillion Birr in Nine Months

Ethiopia's digital payment ecosystem has facilitated transfers of over 1.2 trillion birr (equivalent to 22 billion dollars) in the past nine months. This represents a significant increase of 169 percent compared to the same period in the 2014 fiscal year, which saw 454.31 billion birr in digital money transfers.

https://shega.co/post/digital-transactions-in-ethiopia-surge-169-to-exceed-1-2-trillion-birr-in-nine-months/

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2023-05-22 18:34:56 Issue 85- Transforming Industries & Empowering Entrepreneurs

In this edition of our newsletter, we have curated a diverse range of stories covering the realms of telecom, fintech, startups, and exciting opportunities.

https://shega.co/post/issue-85-transforming-industries-empowering-entrepreneurs/

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2023-05-22 17:17:03 Ethio Telecom Makes Telebirr Data-Free

Ethio Telecom has now implemented a zero-rating policy for its popular mobile money platform, telebirr, allowing users to access key platform features, such as sending money and making payments, without incurring any data costs.

https://shega.co/post/ethio-telecom-makes-telebirr-data-free/

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2023-05-20 11:55:42 Ethiopian Agritech Challenge Invites Innovators to Compete for $20,000

The AYuTe Ethiopia Challenge, an extension of the AYuTe Africa Challenge, seeks innovative, technology-based agricultural solutions that can enhance production and productivity, with three outstanding projects to be awarded a total of $20,000.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-agritech-challenge-invites-innovators-to-compete-for-20000/

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2023-05-19 20:08:06 Democratizing USSD: Removing Barriers to Financial Inclusion Through Zero or Reduced USSD Fees in Ethiopia

In their guest contribution to Shega, the author contends that high USSD fees pose a considerable obstacle to achieving financial inclusion in Ethiopia. Service providers, which include banks and mobile money services, face a fee of 0.21 Birr per USSD session imposed by Ethio Telecom.

https://shega.co/post/democratizing-ussd-removing-barriers-to-financial-inclusion-through-zero-or-reduced-ussd-fees-in-ethiopia/

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2023-05-19 13:08:12 Mobile Money Accounts in Ethiopia Climb High to Nearly 60 Million

Mobile money accounts in Ethiopia have seen a significant increase, reaching close to 60 million subscribers, according to data released by the National Bank of Ethiopia.

https://shega.co/post/mobile-money-accounts-in-ethiopia-climb-high-to-nearly-60-million/

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2023-05-18 17:24:06 STEMpower Inaugurates 100th STEM Center in Sub-Saharan Africa, 60th in Ethiopia

STEMpower, a non-profit organization that promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education across sub-Saharan Africa, has reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of its 100th STEM center in the region and the 60th STEM center in Ethiopia.

https://shega.co/post/stempower-inaugurates-100th-stem-center-in-sub-saharan-africa-60th-in-ethiopia/

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2023-05-18 13:13:33 Ethiopian Startup Shewaber Pivots from Online Bookstore to Reward Platform

Originally making a name as an innovative online bookstore, Ethiopian startup Shewaber has now transformed its business, unveiling a fresh concept in the local dining scene with its newly launched reward platform.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-startup-shewaber-pivots-from-online-bookstore-to-reward-platform/

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2023-05-16 16:27:39 Issue 84- Teleco, VPN & Google Bard

Read our latest newsletter, where we bring you the most recent and exciting updates in the Ethiopian innovation landscape.

https://shega.co/post/issue-84-teleco-vpn-google-bard/

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2023-05-16 10:40:16 Ride Collaborates with Wingu Africa Data Center, Reveals Plans for Expansion

RIDE, a leading ride-hailing firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Wingu Africa, a data center provider in East Africa.

https://shega.co/post/ride-collaborates-with-wingu-africa-data-center-reveals-plans-for-expansion/

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