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Building an Ecosystem, Not Just Startups: Why Ethiopia Needs More Innovation Enablers

When people talk about startups, the conversation usually revolves around founders, funding, or the next big idea. But successful startup ecosystems are built on much more than innovative companies. Behind every thriving innovation hub are organizations that provide founders with the tools, knowledge, networks, and support they need to succeed. Incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs, mentors, policymakers, and technology platforms all …

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ካፊኔትድ ቴክ፤ ሳምንታዊ የፊንቴክ ዜናዎች | Caffeinated Tech: Weekly Fintech News – 22

Listen to This Episode on YouTube Caffeinated Tech is your weekly fintech news recap. ☕️Coverage: July 4–July 10, 2026News covered in this episode:• Ethiopia Targets 1.5 Million New Homes in Five-Year Housing DriveSource: https://shorturl.at/GwaXT• Abiy Points to Expanding Businesses as Lawmaker Warns of a Vanishing Middle ClassSource: https://shorturl.at/QcJOf• ESX Clears Four Companies for Next Stage of Main Market ListingSource: https://shorturl.at/OblhC• …

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Why Cybersecurity Has Become the Foundation of the Digital Economy

Digital transformation is reshaping economies around the world. Governments are delivering more public services online, businesses are embracing cloud computing, financial institutions are expanding digital payments, and artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday operations. These advancements are improving efficiency, expanding access to services, and creating new opportunities for economic growth. However, digital progress comes with an equally important responsibility. …

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ካፊኔትድ ቴክ፤ ሳምንታዊ የፊንቴክ ዜናዎች | Caffeinated Tech: Weekly Fintech News – 21

Listen to This Episode on YouTube Caffeinated Tech is your weekly fintech news recap. ☕️Coverage: June 28–July 4, 2026News covered in this episode:• Binance Clarifies Birr SupportSource: https://tinyurl.com/3v8ykhdv• CBE Launches Digital Loans for ECX EmployeesSource: https://tinyurl.com/4wrftp3n• Ethiopia & Kenya Formalize Border TradeSource: https://tinyurl.com/5ctnpw4d• IMF Urges NBE to Exit Gold MarketSource: https://tinyurl.com/5n6dedxnPresented by DLT. Latest Episodes By : helina June 30, …

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ካፊኔትድ ቴክ፤ ሳምንታዊ የፊንቴክ ዜናዎች | Caffeinated Tech: Weekly Fintech News – 20

Listen to This Episode on YouTube Caffeinated Tech is your weekly fintech news recap. ☕️Coverage: June 20–June 26, 2026News covered in this episode:• Binance Regains Access Through Ethio Telecom After Regulatory EngagementsSource: https://shorturl.at/wugHw• Ethiopia Plans Local Laptop & Tablet Assembly in Digital Sovereignty PushSource: https://shorturl.at/EoIlR• Paris Club Urges Faster Debt Restructuring as Ethiopia Case Exposes G20 Framework GapsSource: https://shorturl.at/IDIw4• Ethiopia’s …

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Leapfrogging the Honeypot: Why Ethiopia’s Fayda ID Needs a Decentralized Blockchain Future

Read this article and discover more content from the series on our Substack: Leapfrogging the Honeypot: Why Ethiopia’s Fayda ID Needs a Decentralized Blockchain Future Ethiopia is currently undertaking one of the most ambitious digital transformations in Africa. By 2028, the National ID Program (NIDP) aims to issue a digital ID- known as Fayda, to 90 million citizens and residents. Backed by the …

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Unlocking Innovation: Why Ethiopia Must Adopt Tiered Fintech Licensing

Read this article and discover more content from the series on our Substack: Unlocking Innovation: Why Ethiopia Must Adopt Tiered Fintech Licensing   Ethiopia’s current regulatory landscape for digital financial services is built for giants. Under the cornerstone Payment Instrument Issuer (PII) framework (Directive No. ONPS/09/2023), the regulatory barriers to entry are incredibly high. To issue digital value or run …

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ካፊኔትድ ቴክ፤ ሳምንታዊ የፊንቴክ ዜናዎች | Caffeinated Tech: Weekly Fintech News – 19

Listen to This Episode on YouTube Caffeinated Tech is your weekly fintech news recap. Coverage: June 14–June 21, 2026News covered in this episode:• Arifpay Processes 156.9 Billion Birr in Digital Payments Since LaunchSource: https://tinyurl.com/3yb4dxxd• AfDB Taps Ghana Bank to Expand Africa Trade Finance NetworkSource: https://tinyurl.com/3c832mhp• Ethiopia to Host Major Cybersecurity and AI Conference as Africa Faces Surging Cyber ThreatsSource: https://tinyurl.com/5n9xdkfh• Ethiopia’s Exports to China …

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ካፊኔትድ ቴክ፤ ሳምንታዊ የፊንቴክ ዜናዎች | Caffeinated Tech: Weekly Fintech News – 18

Listen to This Episode on YouTube Caffeinated Tech is your weekly fintech news recap.  Coverage: June 7–June 13, 2026News covered in this episode:• CBE, Ethiopian Airlines & Visa Launch International Prepaid CardSource: https://tinyurl.com/37mff5rj• Ministry of Education to Deploy AI Powered Assistant for SchoolsSource: https://tinyurl.com/yf6amnpe• Banks Bring Liquidity to Ethiopia’s Exchange Market but a Fee War Is Already Testing the MarketSource: https://tinyurl.com/4pkxsyfw• NBE Cancels …

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Beyond NIPS: Architecting the Next Decade

Read this article and discover more content from the series on our Substack: Beyond NIPS: Architecting the Next Decade Ethiopia’s financial landscape has changed dramatically. With the recent rollout of the National Instant Payment System (NIPS) and the expansion of interoperable QR codes, EthSwitch has effectively successfully modernized the retail layer of our economy. But as we look toward the …

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