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Visa outlines Ethiopia’s path to accelerated digital payment

Entitled, “Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Ethiopia”, the report reveals rapid digital payment adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the vast majority recognizing the benefits for consumers. The report presents an encouraging outlook for Ethiopia with over 80% of the surveyed SMEs having started to accept digital payments in the last two years, citing increased convenience, reduced fraud risk, and improved efficiency. Furthermore, 66% agree that investing in digital payment technologies will support future business growth. Continue Reading...
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Ethio Telecom Expands 5G to Jimma, Driving Ethiopia’s Digital Future

Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s leading telecom and digital solutions provider, continues its nationwide 5G expansion with the launch of 5G services in Jimma City. This milestone is a significant step in the company’s mission to accelerate Ethiopia’s digital transformation, ensuring high-speed connectivity and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and economic growth. Continue Reading...
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Ethio Telecom claims to have over 80 million customers nationwide and to have transacted over a trillion birr in Q1 and Q2 through Telebirr

Over 80 million customers nationwide, according to Ethio telecom, transacted over a trillion ... : Key points from Ethiopia Telecom's six-month reports. A rise in the number of telecom customers. The total number of subscribers reached 80.5 ...
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Ethio Telecom launches AI-powered EV charging station to boost Ethiopia’s green economy

Ethio Telecom has launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Addis Ababa to enhance Ethiopia's developing EV infrastructure. The facility can charge up to 32 vehicles simultaneously using three different charging methods. The chargers utilise artificial intelligence to optimise charging speed and power delivery according to the specific battery requirements of each vehicle and user preferences. Continue Reading...
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Meta Faces $2.3bn Lawsuit Over Facebook’s Role in Ethiopia Killing

A Kenyan court will soon decide whether it has jurisdiction over a $2.3 billion lawsuit against Meta, filed by Abrham Mearag and others. They claim Facebook’s algorithms amplified hate speech, leading to real-world harm, including the murder of Abrham’s father during Ethiopia’s civil war. Despite repeated reports, Meta allegedly failed to remove dangerous posts. Since Facebook’s Ethiopian content moderators were based in Kenya, the plaintiffs argue Meta should be sued there. This case, one of three against Meta in Kenya, highlights the ethical concerns surrounding big tech’s responsibility and the treatment of low-paid content moderators in Africa. Continue Reading...
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Safaricom Ethiopia Expands 4G Network to Gambella - Tech Labari

Safaricom Ethiopia Expands 4G Network to Gambella
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Ethiopia Faces the Most Cyberattacks in Africa

African countries continue to be among those most targeted by malware attacks.  Of the top 20 countries attacked in November, seven are on the continent.  Ethiopia is the most attacked country of the 107 surveyed, while Zimbabwe ranked 4th with a 82,8% Normalised Risk Index, Uganda 9th and Angola 10th, with a Normalised Risk Index of 67,8- and 67,5% respectively, Ghana 13th with a Normalised Risk Index of 62%, Mozambique 17th with a Normalised Risk Index of 58,3%, Nigeria 19th and Kenya 20th, with a Normalised Risk Index of 56,9- and 55,8% respectively.  South Africa moved down the rankings to be positioned at 67th with a Normalised Risk Index of 39,1%. Continue Reading...
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