• helina
• July 27, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming one of the defining technologies of our time. From automating businesses and improving healthcare to transforming finance and education, AI is reshaping economies around the world. While much of the conversation has centered around countries like the United States and China, Africa is beginning to carve out its own place in the global AI …

• helina
• July 20, 2026
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When people think about artificial intelligence in finance, they usually picture chatbots, robo-advisors, or customer support. But one of AI’s biggest transformations is happening behind the scenes, in compliance. For decades, compliance has been viewed as a necessary but expensive function. Teams manually reviewed transactions, checked customer identities, screened sanctions lists, and prepared regulatory reports. As financial systems become faster …

• helina
• July 13, 2026
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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 …

• helina
• July 6, 2026
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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. …

• helina
• June 30, 2026
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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 …

• helina
• June 22, 2026
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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 …

• helina
• June 8, 2026
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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 …

• helina
• June 8, 2026
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Read this article and discover more content from the series on our Substack: “Mandating Ethiopia’s National Open Banking Standard” ​​The Ethiopian financial landscape is moving fast. With the National Bank of Ethiopia’s (NBE) National Digital Payments Strategy (2026–2030) in full swing and the banking sector opening to foreign players under Directive No. SBB/94/2025, the rails are being laid. But we …

• helina
• May 24, 2026
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The global financial system is on the cusp of an structural shift. For decades, the movement of money has been treated as a series of discrete, jerky steps: you work for a month, you wait for a paycheck, you deposit it, you write a check for rent, you transfer a portion to an investment account, and you wait days for …