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Ethiopian Banking Glitch Lets Consumers Withdraw Unlimited Funds
Security & Fraud // March 19, 2024

A banking glitch in Ethiopia reportedly let customers withdraw unlimited funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Safaricom Launches M-Pesa Mobile Money Service in Ethiopia
Mobile Wallets // August 27, 2023

Kenyan telecom Safaricom has brought its mobile money service M-Pesa to Ethiopia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

Ethiopia Considering Opening Mobile Money Market to Foreign Operators
Payment Methods // February 20, 2023

A consultative meeting focused on the future of Ethiopia’s mobile money market is to be held Tuesday (Feb. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Meta’s $1.6B Kenya Court Case Revives Online Safety Debate
Meta // January 05, 2023

Kenya has taken center stage as governments worldwide debate how to regulate social media algorithms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Ethiopia Considers Allowing Foreigners to Buy Stakes in Domestic Banks

June 14, 2024
After 30 years of barring foreigners from its banking sector, Ethiopia is reportedly considering allowing overseas banks to buy stakes in domestic lenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Ethiopian Banking Glitch Lets Consumers Withdraw Unlimited Funds

March 19, 2024
A banking glitch in Ethiopia reportedly let customers withdraw unlimited funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Safaricom Launches M-Pesa Mobile Money Service in Ethiopia

August 27, 2023
Kenyan telecom Safaricom has brought its mobile money service M-Pesa to Ethiopia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Ethiopia Considering Opening Mobile Money Market to Foreign Operators

February 20, 2023
A consultative meeting focused on the future of Ethiopia’s mobile money market is to be held Tuesday (Feb. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...