Shega | Innovation,Tech & Startups

2023-04-19 18:31:55 Redefining Learning in Ethiopia: Playful EdTech Solutions for Foundational Education

Ethiopia invests heavily in education and has tripled primary school net enrollment since 2000, but recent studies have revealed a decline in the quality of education. Find out how edtech can help improve literacy and numeracy skills in our latest feature.

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

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2023-04-18 16:56:55 Two Ethiopian Startups Named Finalists for 2023 East Africa Com Awards

Two Ethiopian startups, Arifpay Financial Technologies, and Omishtu-Joy AgTech Engineering, have been named finalists for the 2023 East Africa Com Awards.

https://shega.co/post/two-ethiopian-startups-named-finalists-for-2023-east-africa-com-awards/

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2023-04-17 16:05:50 Raxio Data Centers Raises up to $170m Sustainability-Linked Debt Facility to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa

Raxio Data Centers, an African data center operator with a presence in Ethiopia, has announced that it has secured a sustainability-linked debt facility of up to $170 million to finance its data center development and expansion plans in Africa.

https://shega.co/post/raxio-data-centers-raises-up-to-170m-sustainability-linked-debt-facility-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-africa/

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2023-04-13 14:18:06 5 E-commerce Platforms That Sell Holiday Packages in Ethiopia

As Ethiopians prepare to celebrate Fasika (Easter) following two months of fasting, we at Shega have curated a list of online platforms where users can easily find holiday packages and bundles that are tailored to the upcoming festivity.

https://shega.co/post/5-e-commerce-platforms-that-sell-holiday-packages-in-ethiopia/

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2023-04-12 19:39:04 Fintech Unicorn Chipper Cash Sets One Foot in Ethiopia

Chipper Cash, the Pan-African fintech unicorn that offers a cross-border money transfer platform, has expanded its services to Ethiopia by adding six Ethiopian banks and three mobile money providers to its receiver list.

https://shega.co/post/fintech-unicorn-chipper-cash-sets-one-foot-in-ethiopia/

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2023-04-11 12:25:57 We have multiple job openings available. Take a look at our career page to find out if there's a role that's right for you.

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2023-04-10 19:05:03 Issue 79: Bot Payments, Podcasts & E-court

From new products to government initiatives, here is last week in Ethiopia's startup and innovation ecosystem recapped for you.

https://shega.co/post/issue-79-bot-payments-podcasts-e-court/

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2023-04-10 16:44:45 Bank of Abyssinia Customers Face Headaches with Digital Services Following Updates

Bank of Abyssinia (BOA) customers have faced inconvenience with accessing the bank's digital services following recent updates to the bank's digital banking app and core banking system.

https://shega.co/post/bank-of-abyssinia-customers-face-headaches-with-digital-services-following-updates/

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2023-04-10 11:04:09 Addis Ababa Implements Mandatory Digital IDs for Motorcycles

In an effort to enhance the monitoring and regulation of motorcycles, the Addis Ababa Traffic Management Agency is enforcing mandatory digital IDs for all motorcycles operating in the city.

https://shega.co/post/addis-ababa-makes-digital-ids-mandatory-for-motorcycles/

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2023-04-07 15:38:08 Ethiopia Mandates Cashless Gas Station Transactions in Capital

The Ethiopian government has announced that as of April 24, 2023, fuel transactions in the capital, Addis Ababa, will be conducted exclusively through electronic payment methods.

https://shega.co/post/ethiopia-mandates-cashless-gas-station-transactions-in-capital/

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