Issue 132: Ecommerce, EVs & IPs

HelloAs we celebrate Easter, we bring you Shega Weekly packed with the latest scoops from Ethiopia's innovative scene, from the national e-commerce strategy to calls for electric vehicle infrastructure and the growing emphasis on intellectual property protection.In the spirit of the holiday, we extend warm wishes!

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Ethiopia Prepares National Ecommerce StrategyDeputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh announced the development of a national e-commerce strategy during a workshop held in Addis Ababa last week.

This strategy aims to push Ethiopia's digital transformation by fostering economic growth, enhancing global competitiveness, and capitalizing on emerging development opportunities. Read More.

Enechawet Games Plows New Ground with LikuLocal gaming studio Enechawet Games launched Liku, an agricultural gamified education platform that equips players with knowledge about soil erosion and conservation. Read More.

City Seeks Private Investment for EV Charging Stations 

The Addis Ababa Transport Bureau has called on private investors to engage in the construction of charging stations for electric vehicles, as reported by ENA. Read More.

Ethiopia Launches National Geospatial Data PlatformThe Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has launched a new geospatial content management platform, facilitating the management and publication of geospatial data as well as the deployment of spatial data infrastructure (SDI). Read More.

Mobile banking has become Ethiopia's leading digital transaction channel, while mobile money is on the rise.

Check out the latest visual by AKOFADA (Advancing Knowledge on Financial Accessibility and DFS Adoption), our initiative for bolstering the accessibility of information on DFS (digital financial services) in Ethiopia.

Kubik Gets Fresh $1.9 Million FundingSustainable tech startup Kubik announced raising an additional funding of 1.9 million dollars in seed extension. Read More.

3.2 Million Microfinance Borrowers to Receive Digital IDs 

Local business outsourcing and software company, Africom Technologies, is working to register 3.2 million microfinance institution (MFI) borrowers for the Fayda Digital ID. Read More.

Authority Registers 3,400 Intellectual Properties in Nine Months 

The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority has announced the registration of 3,400 intellectual properties in the past nine months. Read More.

Addis Ababa to Administer Grade 12 National Exams Online 

Addis Ababa has been selected as one of the pilot cities to conduct the grade 12 national university entrance exams online. Read More.

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