Ethiopia

Ethio Telecom engages AfDB to finance digital initiatives

The on going discussions follow Ethio Telecom's announcement at the start of its financial year that it plans to invest more than $1.1 billion in telecom and digital infrastructure expansion.
Samuel Mungadze
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Dec 31, 2024

Safaricom strengthens Ethiopia's digital payments with Nyala

The deal allows Nyala Insurance customers to pay premiums, renew policies, and conduct other insurance-related transactions directly through M-PESA.
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Digital IDs can pave way for fintech innovations in Africa

According to a senior Visa executive, digital identities are one way to minimise regulatory red tape for fintech start-up innovation.
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UN agency punts adoption of digital IDs across Africa

UNDP is working together with countries in Africa, including Somalia, Zambia, and Ethiopia, to adopt the Model Governance Framework for Digital Legal Identity.
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Nov 18, 2024

Ethiopia to host African Internet Governance Forum

The forum will gather a wide range of stakeholders to discuss issues that are shaping Africa’s digital landscape.
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Nov 8, 2024

Safaricom Ethiopia monthly active users reach 6.1 million

The telco recorded considerable customer growth, up 47.3% in the six months ending September.
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Nov 7, 2024

IGADO launches tailored streaming service for Ethiopia

IGADO+ launched with 125 live television channels and thousands of hours of video on demand content.
1:30
Nov 4, 2024

Ethio Telecom extends 5G services to more cities

The 5G service is now available in Wolaita Sodo, Hosaena, Arba Minch, and nearby locations.
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M-PESA Kenya expands international transfer services to Ethiopia

According to Safaricom, the move strengthens financial integration in East Africa by promoting the adoption of digital payments and improving local economies.
2:20
Oct 11, 2024

Ethiopia a ‘three mobile operator market’, says govt

Ethiopia's telecoms industry, which services a population of more than 120 million, is viewed as a major asset in the government's efforts to open up the economy.
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Oct 3, 2024

East Africa tourism to benefit from enhanced telecom services

According to Safaricom Ethiopia's CEO, roaming concerns (cost and availability) have an impact on tourists' access to real-time information/data when traveling.
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Sep 25, 2024

Ethio Telecom seeks Chinese partnership to build data centre

The proposed partnership entails developing a large-scale data centre that will offer safe, dependable and high-capacity data storage services.