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beU Delivery Enters Ecommerce Market
beU Delivery, one of the largest food delivery startups in Ethiopia, has expanded its services into the ecommerce space. beU now offers a wide range of products on its platform, including grocery items, flowers, gifts, pharmaceuticals, books, and bakery items.
The startup, which has previously indicated that its long-term goal is to become a super app covering online-to-offline (O2O) services, has been fast-growing since its launch in 2021.
In 2022, beU raised $300,000 from the China-based accelerator MiraclePlus (formerly Y Combinator China).
beu offers fast bike door-to-door deliveries and started with very low delivery prices. In the beginning, customers could enjoy the convenience of deliveries for as little as 15 birr. However, the pricing landscape has undergone a significant shift, with costs nearly tripling with an additional introduction of service charg…
Ethiopian E-commerce Platforms Buy2Go, Zmall Set Sight on Merger, Agri Supply Chain
In a strategic move to consolidate their respective market strengths, two Addis Ababa-based e-commerce platforms, Zmall Delivery and Buy2Go, are initiating a merger and expanding their operations into the agricultural supply chain.
The partnership which aims to streamline logistics, improve delivery efficiency, and provide enhanced services to customers, was officially kicked off with signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 2, 2023, during the Gitrex Africa 2023 conference in Morroco.
The MOU was signed between Khalid Salah, CEO of Buy2Go (Afra Import Export Plc), and Dr. Temesgen Gebrehiwot, CEO of Zmall Delivery (ETTA Solutions Plc).
Zmall is one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing e-commerce and delivery platforms, offering food delivery from restaurants, groceries from supermarkets, as well as beverages, flowers, and beauty products from various suppliers. The platform aggregates suppliers and also provides package delivery services.
On the …
F.O.X Events Unveils Vendor Booking E-commerce Platform for Event Planning
F.O.X Events, a full-service event management startup has announced the launch of its vendor booking e-commerce platform for events.
The platform which aims to revolutionize event planning by simplifying the vendor booking process will allow users to hire vendors across five essential categories: venues, DJ/Band, photographer/video, caterer and equipment rental, and decor services.
Set to go live on April 15, 2023, F.O.X Events says it has rigorously vetted and onboarded 100 vendors in these categories, taking into account their experiences, online evaluations, and referrals to ensure the highest quality service delivery.
“We have been in the event organizing business for over a year, and...
Click Here to Red More on Shega.Hibret Bank Launches Hibir Ecommerce, a Digital Payment Platform That Allows Ethiopian Businesses to Accept International Payments
Hibret Bank has launched Hibir e-commerce a solution that enables businesses in Ethiopia to sell their products and reach new international customers online.
Powered by Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS), Hibir e-commerce is a digital payments platform that allows Ethiopian businesses and retailers to accept international card payments for online purchases.
This move is expected to help local businesses reach new markets and increase revenue while expanding Ethiopia’s access to the digital economy.
Hibir e-commerce enables businesses and merchants to accept Mastercard and other branded payment cards from customers based outside of the country. The gateway also provides a...
Click Here to Red More on Shega.Art Ecommerce Platform Telsem Emerges Offering Ethiopian Painters a Better Deal
Telsem an online art gallery and ecommerce platform that allows painters in Ethiopia to showcase their work digitally and tap into a broad market base has launched its service.
The art marketplace that comes with online payment options, international shipping, and consulting service was developed in-house by Transcend Digital Crafts with a capital of 200,000 birr.
Telsem which aspires to solve...
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