Issue 106: Grand Reveals

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Here's a roundup of the major stories that unfolded in the past week. 

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Global Startup Award Africa Summit to Take Place in Addis This WeekTaking place from October 25 to 27 at the newly inaugurated Science Museum, the annual GSA Africa Summit aims to unite the African startup ecosystem and celebrate the outstanding achievements of startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the continent. Read more.

Shega, JICA, MInT Launch In-Depth Research Publication on Addis Ababa’s Startup EcosystemEthiopian media, data, and intelligence firm Shega in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Innovation & Technology (MInT) has released the Addis Ababa Startup Ecosystem Report 2023, providing readers with a deep dive into the capitals’ startup landscape. Read more.

beU Delivery Enters Ecommerce MarketbeU Delivery, one of the largest food delivery startups in Ethiopia, has expanded its services into the ecommerce space. Read more.

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Kenya’s Insurtech Startup Pula Reaches 120,000 Ethiopian Farmers, Totaling One Billion Birr in CoverageExecutives at the Kenyan Insurtech provider Pula have announced the insurance coverage of over 120,000 Ethiopian farmers against climate disasters, totaling one billion birr (18 million dollars) in insured sums. Read more.

Kacha Mobile Money Service Holds Grand Launch EventLast week, Kacha Digital Financial Service, the first private mobile money operator in Ethiopia, held its grand launch ceremony, marking its official entry into Ethiopia’s mobile money market.

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Mobile money users in Tanzania are going back to cash payments to avoid high transaction chargesAmazon to launch online shopping service in South Africa in 2024Kenya bolsters tech adoption with the release of its homemade smartphonesIf you are here because someone forwarded you this email, you can subscribe here to get future newsletters.