Shega has been named "Startup Media Platform of the Year 2023" in Ethiopia by the Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders Summit & Awards(ASEB) .
This award recognizes a media platform that has showcased and promoted African startups and innovation, serving as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities.
The criteria for this award include assessing the media’s impact and the of its quality of content, the engagement of startups, its influence within the industry, and its contribution to the overall growth of the startup ecosystem.
ASEB, an initiative of SETUP A STARTUP, is dedicated to fostering Africa's thriving innovation and startup ecosystem, placing an emphasis on ecosystem building as a catalyst for economic development in Africa.
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This award recognizes a media platform that has showcased and promoted African startups and innovation, serving as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities.
The criteria for this award include assessing the media’s impact and the of its quality of content, the engagement of startups, its influence within the industry, and its contribution to the overall growth of the startup ecosystem.
ASEB, an initiative of SETUP A STARTUP, is dedicated to fostering Africa's thriving innovation and startup ecosystem, placing an emphasis on ecosystem building as a catalyst for economic development in Africa.
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Addis Ababa’s Crackdown on Betting Shops Sparks Public Support, Confusion
Despite public concern, the betting industry has experienced significant growth in Addis Ababa with almost no interference until now. The past two weeks have witnessed the closure of over 3,000 betting shops in the capital. However, those in the business say the closures feel more like a campaign than a proper rule of law enforcement.
https://shega.co/post/addis-ababas-crackdown-on-betting-shops-sparks-public-support-confusion/
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Despite public concern, the betting industry has experienced significant growth in Addis Ababa with almost no interference until now. The past two weeks have witnessed the closure of over 3,000 betting shops in the capital. However, those in the business say the closures feel more like a campaign than a proper rule of law enforcement.
https://shega.co/post/addis-ababas-crackdown-on-betting-shops-sparks-public-support-confusion/
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Zmall Launches On-demand Laundry Service in Addis Ababa
Zmall Delivery, one of Ethiopia’s largest e-commerce and delivery platforms, is introducing an on-demand laundry service to provide users with a hassle-free doorstep pickup and delivery experience for their laundry needs.
https://shega.co/post/zmall-launches-on-demand-laundry-service-in-addis-ababa/
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Zmall Delivery, one of Ethiopia’s largest e-commerce and delivery platforms, is introducing an on-demand laundry service to provide users with a hassle-free doorstep pickup and delivery experience for their laundry needs.
https://shega.co/post/zmall-launches-on-demand-laundry-service-in-addis-ababa/
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Ethiopian-Born Former Google Engineer Ventures into Bitcoin Mining in Ethiopia
QRB Labs ICT Solutions, a local company co-founded by Nemo Semret (PhD), a former Google engineer of Ethiopian origin, is in the process of establishing a Bitcoin mining site on the outskirts of Addis Ababa.
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-born-former-google-engineer-ventures-into-bitcoin-mining-in-ethiopia/
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QRB Labs ICT Solutions, a local company co-founded by Nemo Semret (PhD), a former Google engineer of Ethiopian origin, is in the process of establishing a Bitcoin mining site on the outskirts of Addis Ababa.
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-born-former-google-engineer-ventures-into-bitcoin-mining-in-ethiopia/
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Web of Permits: Inside the Licensing Regime of Gig Platforms in Ethiopia
In-depth coverage of the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the licensing of gig platforms in Ethiopia and its subsequent implication.
https://shega.co/post/web-of-permits-inside-the-licensing-regime-of-gig-platforms-in-ethiopia/
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In-depth coverage of the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the licensing of gig platforms in Ethiopia and its subsequent implication.
https://shega.co/post/web-of-permits-inside-the-licensing-regime-of-gig-platforms-in-ethiopia/
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Kabba, Student-Centric Ride-Sharing Platform Unlocks Fresh Market in Addis Ababa
The current subscription-based student transportation service in the capital poses various challenges for parents. It is characterized by a lack of quality, unreliability, and safety concerns. Kabba, a new startup led by a mother of three is addressing these issues through a platform-backed approach.
https://shega.co/post/kabba-student-centric-ride-sharing-platform-unlocks-fresh-market-in-addis-ababa/
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The current subscription-based student transportation service in the capital poses various challenges for parents. It is characterized by a lack of quality, unreliability, and safety concerns. Kabba, a new startup led by a mother of three is addressing these issues through a platform-backed approach.
https://shega.co/post/kabba-student-centric-ride-sharing-platform-unlocks-fresh-market-in-addis-ababa/
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From Facebook Page to Call Center Buzz: Wecare Reflects Digital Platform’s Role in Ethiopia’s Healthcare Landscape
One of the emerging healthcare startups in Ethiopia, WeCare, is extending healthcare beyond the walls of clinics, empowering patients to take control of their medical care at affordable rates.
https://shega.co/post/from-facebook-page-to-call-center-buzz-wecare-reflects-digital-platforms-role-in-ethiopias-healthcare-landscape/
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One of the emerging healthcare startups in Ethiopia, WeCare, is extending healthcare beyond the walls of clinics, empowering patients to take control of their medical care at affordable rates.
https://shega.co/post/from-facebook-page-to-call-center-buzz-wecare-reflects-digital-platforms-role-in-ethiopias-healthcare-landscape/
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Ethiopia Welcomes VC-Backed Incubator Weventure
WeVenture, a newly established local venture capital-backed incubator, has officially opened its doors.
https://shega.co/post/ethiopia-welcomes-vc-backed-incubator-weventure/
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WeVenture, a newly established local venture capital-backed incubator, has officially opened its doors.
https://shega.co/post/ethiopia-welcomes-vc-backed-incubator-weventure/
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Ethiopian Startups, SMEs Receive $150,000 in Grants Preparing Them for Investment Readiness
The Innovative Finance Lab (IFL), funded by GIZ, has awarded $150,000 in grants to 30 startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-startups-smes-receive-150000-in-grants-preparing-them-for-investment-readiness/
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The Innovative Finance Lab (IFL), funded by GIZ, has awarded $150,000 in grants to 30 startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-startups-smes-receive-150000-in-grants-preparing-them-for-investment-readiness/
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Waterlife Ethiopia Introduces Sustainable Clean Water Access Through Smart Water Kiosks
WaterLife Ethiopia, a local company specializing in waterworks, is establishing smart water kiosks in urban and peri-urban areas of Ethiopia, providing access to clean and safe drinking water at an affordable price.
https://shega.co/post/waterlife-ethiopia-introduces-sustainable-clean-water-access-through-smart-water-kiosks/
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WaterLife Ethiopia, a local company specializing in waterworks, is establishing smart water kiosks in urban and peri-urban areas of Ethiopia, providing access to clean and safe drinking water at an affordable price.
https://shega.co/post/waterlife-ethiopia-introduces-sustainable-clean-water-access-through-smart-water-kiosks/
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ArifPay Launches Payment Gateway
ArifPay Financial Technologies announces the release of its new and enhanced payment system, ArifPay 2.0, which includes an online payment gateway and an upgraded version of its point-of-sale (POS) device.
https://shega.co/post/arifpay-launches-payment-gateway/
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ArifPay Financial Technologies announces the release of its new and enhanced payment system, ArifPay 2.0, which includes an online payment gateway and an upgraded version of its point-of-sale (POS) device.
https://shega.co/post/arifpay-launches-payment-gateway/
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Ethiopia to Enforce Mandatory Digital ID Requirement to Access Government Services
Ethiopia is preparing to enforce a mandatory national digital ID requirement to access essential government services.
https://shega.co/post/no-digital-id-no-service-ethiopia-to-enforce-mandatory-digital-id-requirement-to-access-government-services/
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Ethiopia is preparing to enforce a mandatory national digital ID requirement to access essential government services.
https://shega.co/post/no-digital-id-no-service-ethiopia-to-enforce-mandatory-digital-id-requirement-to-access-government-services/
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SantimPay Surpasses 6 Billion Birr Transactions
SantimPay Financial Technology, which joined Ethiopia’s fintech landscape around a year ago, has announced that the transaction volume on its payment platform has now surpassed six billion birr.
https://shega.co/post/santimpay-surpasses-6-billion-birr-in-transactions/
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SantimPay Financial Technology, which joined Ethiopia’s fintech landscape around a year ago, has announced that the transaction volume on its payment platform has now surpassed six billion birr.
https://shega.co/post/santimpay-surpasses-6-billion-birr-in-transactions/
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Ethiopian Space Science Institute to Digitally Register Southwest Forests
The Ethiopian Space Science & Geospatial Institute has initiated a project to digitally register forests in the South West Region
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-space-science-institute-to-digitally-register-southwest-forests/
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The Ethiopian Space Science & Geospatial Institute has initiated a project to digitally register forests in the South West Region
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-space-science-institute-to-digitally-register-southwest-forests/
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DireTube Founder Sets Sights on Lucrative Fintech Market with FenanPay Payment Gateway
BitNet Tech Solutions, a local IT firm co-founded by the founder of DireTube, an Ethiopian media and entertainment website, is gearing to venture into the fintech sector with the launch of an online payment gateway.
https://shega.co/post/diretube-founder-sets-sights-on-lucrative-fintech-market-with-fenanpay-payment-gateway/
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BitNet Tech Solutions, a local IT firm co-founded by the founder of DireTube, an Ethiopian media and entertainment website, is gearing to venture into the fintech sector with the launch of an online payment gateway.
https://shega.co/post/diretube-founder-sets-sights-on-lucrative-fintech-market-with-fenanpay-payment-gateway/
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Ahadu Unveils TenaFirst Plus: A Digital Health Platform with Pro Bono Services
Ahadu Web, a local IT firm, has introduced TenaFirst Plus, a digital health platform featuring pro bono services.
https://shega.co/post/ahadu-unveils-tenafirst-plus-a-digital-health-platform-with-pro-bono-services/
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Ahadu Web, a local IT firm, has introduced TenaFirst Plus, a digital health platform featuring pro bono services.
https://shega.co/post/ahadu-unveils-tenafirst-plus-a-digital-health-platform-with-pro-bono-services/
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UNDP Unveils Timbuktoo Fund with Ambitious Plan to Mobilize, Invest $1 Billion in African Startups
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the Timbuktoo Fund, a one-billion-dollar innovation fund designed to support African startups.
https://shega.co/post/undp-unveils-timbuktoo-fund-with-ambitious-plan-to-mobilize-invest-1-billion-in-african-startups/
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the Timbuktoo Fund, a one-billion-dollar innovation fund designed to support African startups.
https://shega.co/post/undp-unveils-timbuktoo-fund-with-ambitious-plan-to-mobilize-invest-1-billion-in-african-startups/
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Navigating Blended Learning, Edtech Frontiers in Ethiopia
Blended learning, an approach that integrates innovative teaching techniques with digital technology, has gained popularity in Ethiopia in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Students, teachers, and innovators share their experiences with the adoption.
https://shega.co/post/navigating-blended-learning-edtech-frontiers-in-ethiopia/
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Blended learning, an approach that integrates innovative teaching techniques with digital technology, has gained popularity in Ethiopia in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Students, teachers, and innovators share their experiences with the adoption.
https://shega.co/post/navigating-blended-learning-edtech-frontiers-in-ethiopia/
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Ethiopian Tourism Tech Startup Zagol Launches Travel Platform
Ethiopian tourism tech startup Zagol has officially launched its platform, enabling travelers to plan and book their trips, covering everything from flights and hotels to car rentals and tours.
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-tourism-tech-startup-zagol-launches-travel-platform/
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Ethiopian tourism tech startup Zagol has officially launched its platform, enabling travelers to plan and book their trips, covering everything from flights and hotels to car rentals and tours.
https://shega.co/post/ethiopian-tourism-tech-startup-zagol-launches-travel-platform/
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Siblings Launch All-in-One Event Management Platform
Ethiopian startup Awura Computing, co-founded by siblings has launched Owl Events—an all-encompassing web and mobile app-based event management platform.
https://shega.co/post/siblings-launch-all-in-one-event-management-platform/
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Ethiopian startup Awura Computing, co-founded by siblings has launched Owl Events—an all-encompassing web and mobile app-based event management platform.
https://shega.co/post/siblings-launch-all-in-one-event-management-platform/
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