Shega | Innovation,Tech & Startups

2023-04-29 09:43:40 Ethiopia’s Government Push for Cashless Fuel Transactions Unfolds in Saga

The strict implementation of cashless transactions at gas stations has not been a seamless experience but rather a chaotic one. Drivers are waiting in long lines for hours at stations across the capital to refuel their cars. But despite what’s happening, the state is adamant about going electronic.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopias-government-push-for-cashless-fuel-transactions-caught-in-a-saga/

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2023-04-28 15:41:49 Redefining Learning in Ethiopia: Playful EdTech Solutions for Foundational Literacy

Educational games are gaining popularity in Ethiopia, and experts believe that with digitally literate teachers and parents, technology has the potential to improve foundational literacy, which is considered essential for further learning and academic success.

https://shega.co/post/redefining-learning-in-ethiopia-playful-edtech-solutions-for-foundational-literacy/

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2023-04-27 19:27:53 UNCDF, Gates Foundation Launch Cash-in/Cash-Out Project to Boost Agent Networks in Ethiopia

Aiming to improve the reach and quality of agent distribution networks in Ethiopia, the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched the Cash-in/Cash-Out (CICO) Project.

https://shega.co/post/uncdf-gates-foundation-launch-cash-in-cash-out-project-to-boost-agent-networks-in-ethiopia/

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2023-04-27 12:39:55 Ethiopian FemTech Startup YeneHealth Secures Pre-Seed Funding from The Case for Her

YeneHealth, an early-stage Ethiopian FemTech startup, has announced securing a pre-seed investment from the Swedish-based women's health investment fund, The Case for Her.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-femtech-startup-yenehealth-secures-pre-seed-funding-from-the-case-for-her/

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2023-04-26 17:25:49 GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience, Adaptation 2.0 Offers Grants up to $312,000 for Ethiopian Startups

The GSMA has announced the opening of the GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience and Adaptation 2.0 and is calling on startups, SMEs, and social enterprises in Ethiopia to apply and get a chance to earn a full support package, including grant funding between $125,000 and $312,000.

https://shega.co/post/gsma-innovation-fund-for-climate-resilience-adaptation-2-0-offers-grants-up-to-312000-for-ethiopian-startups/

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2023-04-25 18:07:28 Issue 81: Duty Payments, Playful Learning & Impressive Achievements

In this issue of the newsletter, we explore some of the latest developments and achievements in Ethiopia's tech and startup scene.

https://shega.co/post/issue-81-duty-payments-playful-learning-impressive-achievements/

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2023-04-24 18:13:46 Ethiopian Ministry of Education, 1888EC to Roll Out Edtech App Lemar

The Ethiopian Ministry of Education has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with 1888EC, a venture studio, to develop an edtech platform called Lemar that will provide a multi-faceted service to help students achieve better results in their studies.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-ministry-of-education-1888ec-to-roll-out-edtech-app-lemar/

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2023-04-24 12:58:09 EdTech Mondays April Radio Show to Examine Digital Literacy in Ethiopia

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Shega Media & Technology, is broadcasting the upcoming episode of the EdTech Mondays Radio Show, which explores the potential of edtech in delivering and assessing 21st-century skills, today.

https://shega.co/post/edtech-mondays-april-radio-show-to-examine-digital-literacy-in-ethiopia/

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2023-04-22 11:04:31 Join us on the next episode of EdTech Mondays as we delve into the crucial role of digital literacy in advancing 21st-century skills. We will explore how it can lay the foundation for faster adoption of hybrid models of learning, ultimately accelerating the acquisition of relevant workplace skills in the long run. Don't miss it on Monday, April 24, airing on Fana FM 98.1 at 8.10 p.m.


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2023-04-20 18:14:48 Four Ethiopian Companies Selected for the 2023 BimaLab Africa Insurtech Accelerator Program

Four Ethiopian companies have been selected to participate in the 2023 cohort of the BimaLab Africa Insurtech Accelerator Program which aims to support promising insurance innovators and ventures in Africa.

https://shega.co/post/four-ethiopian-companies-selected-for-the-2023-bimalab-africa-insurtech-accelerator-program/

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