Shega | Innovation,Tech & Startups

2023-05-12 14:24:05 Google’s Bard AI Chatbot Now Available in Ethiopia

Tech giant Google has announced the expansion of its AI chatbot Bard to over 180 countries, including Ethiopia.

https://shega.co/post/googles-bard-ai-chatbot-now-available-in-ethiopia/

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2023-05-11 20:12:42 Safaricom to Invest Over $300 Million in Ethiopia Operations in First Year of M-Pesa Rollout

Safaricom has announced its plans to invest $300 to $350 million in its Ethiopia operations for the financial year 2024 (FY24), which will include the launch of its mobile money platform, M-Pesa.

https://shega.co/post/safaricom-to-invest-over-300-million-in-ethiopia-operations-in-first-year-of-m-pesa-rollout/

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2023-05-11 15:40:44 GITEX Africa 2023: Shaping the Future of the Digital Economy on the Continent

GITEX Africa 2023, the continent's largest all-inclusive tech event, is scheduled for May to June 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. Shega has partnered with Dubai World Trade Center LLC, the organizers of GITEX Africa, to become the event's official media partner in Ethiopia.

https://shega.co/post/gitex-africa-2023-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-economy-on-the-continent/

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2023-05-10 14:18:53 The Road to Digitalization in Ethiopia: Lessons from Fuel Stations

By exploring the cashless transition at gas stations in the capital as a case study, Ibrahim Mamma and Endashaw Tesfaye from UNCDF delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of Ethiopia's ongoing digitalization process.

https://shega.co/post/the-road-to-digitalization-in-ethiopia-lessons-from-fuel-stations/

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2023-05-09 12:59:32 Jamii.one Secures €150,000 Grant to Expand Affordable Insurance Access in Ethiopia

Jamii.one, a Danish social enterprise that offers a platform to transform data into financial opportunities for traditional savings communities in Ethiopia, has received a €150,000 grant from the Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF) to scale its mission of providing affordable insurance products to Ethiopians.

https://shega.co/post/jamii-one-secures-e150000-grant-to-expand-affordable-insurance-access-in-ethiopia/

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2023-05-08 17:58:15 Issue 83: Science Fairs, Regulatory Sandbox & Funding Opportunities

Shega Weekly is here to ensure that you don't miss out on Ethiopia's growing innovative ecosystem.

https://shega.co/post/issue-83-science-fairs-regulatory-sandbox-funding-opportunities/

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2023-05-08 10:15:13 Navigating the VPN Maze in Ethiopia for Digital Marketing: When Will the Struggle End?

The widespread use of VPNs in Ethiopia has created challenges for digital marketers, complicating the process of running ads on social media platforms. To overcome these obstacles, digital marketers must explore alternative strategies and be aware of the risks and consequences associated with VPN usage.

https://shega.co/post/navigating-the-vpn-maze-in-ethiopia-for-digital-marketing-when-will-the-struggle-end/

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2023-05-05 16:07:04 ICJ, Kazana Offer Ethiopian Startups Opportunity to Secure Up to $500,000 in Funding, Announce GoodayOn Nearing Investment Closure

The Tokyo-based venture capital firm Inclusion Japan (ICJ) and Kazana Group are calling on Ethiopian startups to take advantage of their upcoming exclusive event, offering an opportunity to secure capital ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. The duo also announce that GoodayOn is nearing investment closure from ICJ.

https://shega.co/post/icj-kazana-group-offer-ethiopian-startups-opportunity-to-secure-up-to-500000-in-funding-announce-goodayon-nearing-investment-closure/

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2023-05-04 14:57:39 Amigos Cooperative Offers Loans up to 200,000 Br for Entrepreneurs Using Salary Collateral

Amigos Savings & Credit Cooperative is offering loans up to 200,000 birr for entrepreneurs using salaries as collateral.

https://shega.co/post/amigos-credit-cooperative-offers-loans-up-to-200000-birr-for-entrepreneurs-using-salary-collateral/

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2023-05-03 16:38:49 Michu, Ethiopia’s First Uncollateralized Digital Lending Platform, Disburses One Billion Birr in Loans

Cooperative Bank of Oromia (coop) has announced that Michu, Ethiopia’s first uncollateralized digital lending platform, has disbursed loans exceeding one billion birr.

https://shega.co/post/michu-ethiopias-first-uncollateralized-digital-lending-platform-disburses-one-billion-birr-in-loans/

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