Mobile Money in Ethiopia Could Boost GDP by $5.3 Billion, Says GSMA Report

A newly released report by the GSMA has stated that Mobile money has the potential to contribute $5.3 billion to

State-Owned Giants Collaborate to Offer Expanded Loan Products

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the country’s largest commercial bank, has partnered with Ethio Telecom to introduce a new

Global Fintech Partners with Arifpay to Streamline Humanitarian Assistance in Ethiopia

IrisGuard, a leading provider of iris-enabled payment systems, has announced a partnership with Ethiopian fintech firm Arifpay. The collaboration aims

Fintech Startup SantimPay, Berhan Bank Deploy mPOS Machines

Fintech startup SantimPay has partnered with Berhan Bank to deploy the first mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) machines accessible to the public

Ethio-Danish Fintech Startup Jamii.one Raises €200,000 in Just One Day

Jamii.one, a Denmark-based fintech startup serving traditional savings communities in Ethiopia, has announced that it has surpassed its fundraising goal

Rising Ethiopian Fintech Startup SantimPay Processes 13 Million Br Daily

Payment solutions provider SantimPay Financial Technologies has revealed that its online payment gateway is processing an average of 13 million

Ethio Telecom Makes Telebirr Data-Free

Ethio Telecom has now implemented a zero-rating policy for its popular mobile money platform, telebirr, allowing users to access key

Democratizing USSD: Removing Barriers to Financial Inclusion Through Zero or Reduced USSD Fees in Ethiopia

An anonymous Contribution by a Guest Writer Financial inclusion is a critical driver of economic development and growth. However, in Ethiopia,