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Issue 79: Bot Payments, Podcasts & E-court

Welcome to our weekly newsletter on Ethiopia’s startup and innovation ecosystem! This week, we bring you the latest news, trends,

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

The Rise of Podcasting in Ethiopia

By Dagem Mekonnen The story of Gugut Podcast began in the early months of 2020, amid a significant global rise

Safaricom Ethiopia Launches National Promotion with Prizes Including Cars

Safaricom Ethiopia announced today the launch of its first-ever national consumer promotion, Terek be Gursha, which will reward over one

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

Issue 78: Accelerating Startups, Cashless Gas Stations & Roadside Assistance

Dear readers,  Welcome to this week’s newsletter, where we keep you informed and updated on the latest innovations and breakthroughs