Shega | Innovation,Tech & Startups

2023-04-01 11:36:12 Awash Bank Beings Work to Roll out Digital Loans

Awash Bank, the largest private bank in Ethiopia, has partnered with Service Cops, a financial technology firm in Uganda, to roll out digital microloans.

https://shega.co/post/awash-bank-beings-work-to-roll-out-digital-loans/

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2023-03-31 18:56:55 Nuha Launches Subscription-based Platform for On-demand Car Repairs in Addis Ababa

Nuha Roadside Assistance, a local automotive company, has launched a subscription-based platform that provides drivers with the ability to call mechanics in the event of a car breakdown.

https://shega.co/post/nuha-launches-subscription-based-platform-for-on-demand-car-repairs-in-addis-ababa/

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2023-03-31 16:58:34 Meet Negari: A Tool That Converts Amharic Text to Speech

Ethiopian startup BTnet Technology Solutions has launched Negari a text-to-speech platform that supports the Amharic language.

https://shega.co/post/meet-negari-a-tool-that-converts-amharic-text-to-speech/

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2023-03-31 11:38:33 F.O.X Events Unveils Vendor Booking E-commerce Platform for Event Planning

The platform which aims to revolutionize event planning by simplifying the vendor booking process will allow users to hire vendors across five essential categories: venues, DJ/Band, photographer/video, caterer and equipment rental, and decor services.

https://shega.co/post/f-o-x-events-unveils-vendor-booking-e-commerce-platform-for-event-planning/

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2023-03-30 16:18:53 Parliament Approves Digital ID Law

The Ethiopian House of People's Representatives has approved the Digital Identity Proclamation marking a significant step towards modernizing the nation's identification system.

https://shega.co/post/parliament-approves-digital-id-law/

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2023-03-30 11:48:25 Six Ethiopian Startups Receive 500K Birr Funding from NINIJA Accelerator

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia (MinT) are kicking off the NINIJA acceleration program with six Ethiopian startups landing 500,000 birr in funding.

https://shega.co/post/six-ethiopian-startups-receive-500k-birr-funding-from-ninija-accelerator/

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2023-03-30 10:04:59 Kubik Triumphs at Global Startup Awards with Innovative Plastic Waste-to-Building Solution

Kubik, an environmental technology startup based in Kenya and Ethiopia, has been awarded Startup of the Year at the Global Startup Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark.

https://shega.co/post/kubik-triumphs-at-global-startup-awards-with-innovative-plastic-waste-to-building-solution/

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2023-03-29 11:04:07 Unlocking Ethiopia’s Digital Economy with Super-apps

While local apps like Hulugram and Meda Chat have shown the potential of super-apps by offering multiple services, Michael believes the launch of the telebirr super-app represents a major step forward for digital adoption in Ethiopia. He sees the app as a way to shift consumer behavior towards embracing digital platforms, which could have a significant impact on the country's economy.

https://shega.co/post/unlocking-ethiopias-digital-economy-with-super-apps/

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2023-03-28 17:41:32 እሷ! Network Launches in Ethiopia to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Renew Capital, an Africa-focused impact investment firm, is launching The እሷ! (Isua) Network a community of women business owners and executives, dedicated to driving business growth and building market leaders in their respective industries.

https://shega.co/post/%e1%8a%a5%e1%88%b7-network-launches-in-ethiopia-to-empower-women-entrepreneurs/

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2023-03-28 10:57:50 Issue 77: Super Apps, Digital Docs, & E-Procurement

This edition of Shega Weekly is packed with updates on the latest developments in Ethiopia’s thriving startup and innovation scene. Stay informed by reading on!

https://shega.co/post/issue-77-super-apps-digital-docs-e-procurement/

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