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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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2023-04-06 21:14:55 EthSwitch Partners with Mastercard to Boost Ethiopia’s Digital Payments Landscape

EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global payment technology leader, in a bid to drive the digital transformation of the payments sector in Ethiopia.

https://shega.co/post/ethswitch-partners-with-mastercard-to-boost-ethiopias-digital-payments-landscape/

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2023-04-06 15:46:46 The Rise of Podcasting in Ethiopia

Dagem Mekonnen, co-founder and co-host of the popular Gugut Podcast, shares his insights on the evolution of podcasts in Ethiopia, including the rise in podcast popularity and the emergence of personalized and locally relevant content.

https://shega.co/post/the-rise-of-podcasting-in-ethiopia/

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2023-04-05 18:45:11 ArifPay Integrates with EthSwitch, Targets Widespread POS Adoption

Ethiopian payment system operator ArifPay has announced its integration with EthSwitch, Ethiopia's National Payment Switch.

https://shega.co/post/arifpay-integrates-with-ethswitch-targets-widespread-pos-adoption/

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2023-04-05 13:18:48 Safaricom Ethiopia Launches National Promotion with Prizes Including Cars

Safaricom Ethiopia revealed today the debut of its first national consumer promotion, Terek be Gursha, set to reward over one million customers with prizes, including cars, for joining and using Safaricom's products and services.

https://shega.co/post/safaricom-ethiopia-launches-national-promotion-with-prizes-including-cars/

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2023-04-05 12:31:44 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 in Ethiopia by adding six 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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2023-04-04 11:41:27 Six Students to Represent Ethiopia at Huawei Global ICT Competition Finals

Six Ethiopian students have qualified for the Huawei Global ICT Competition finals, having succeeded in the regional finals, which featured countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Cameroon, and Congo.

https://shega.co/post/six-students-to-represent-ethiopia-at-huawei-global-ict-competition-finals/

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2023-04-04 08:43:16 BirdView Brings AI-driven Learning to Ethiopia

Aiming to break down barriers in education and promote equal access, California-based software development firm BirdView has launched Laba, an AI-powered chatbot that allows students to ask questions and receive assistance in their studies.

https://shega.co/post/birdview-brings-ai-driven-learning-to-ethiopia/

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2023-04-03 18:34:43 Partner Content

Exciting news for Ethiopian startups!

The Ministry of Innovation & Technology (MinT) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are inviting tech startups to participate in an all-expenses-paid trip to GITEX Africa 2023, one of the largest all-inclusive tech events on the continent.

Eight selected Ethiopian startups will receive dedicated promotional space at the event and get to match with investors, create connections, and participate in the GITEX award event in Ethiopia.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Eligible startups have until April 5, 2023, to apply. Basic requirements include being a legally registered entity for at least one year, having a tech-based product or service, and being a post-revenue business. For more information, visit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS6JKWkSIVkXqZx9IQqNX95EScKkKTrE7vZcbzU-JzZy9nmg/viewform

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2023-04-03 18:01:42 Issue 78: Accelerating Startups, Cashless Gas Stations & Roadside Assistance

It’s been a bustling week, with news stories breaking every day. Shega Weekly brings you the most significant developments and highlights. So let’s dive in!

https://shega.co/post/issue-78-accelerating-startups-cashless-gas-stations-roadside-assistance/

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