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Ethiopian Tourism Tech Startup Zagol Launches Travel Platform
Ethiopian tourism tech startup Zagol has officially launched its platform, enabling travelers to plan and book their trips, covering everything from flights and hotels to car rentals and tours.
Zagol which aims to provide the best travel experiences for both local and global customers, operates in seven languages, including four local ones. The startup states that its platform is connected to thousands of tour operators, local and international hotels, and ten major airlines.
“We have selected hotels with three stars and above. Customers can also reach us through our dedicated call center number, 8166,” Yared Nigusse, CEO of Zagol, told Shega.
The application, developed in-house over a two-year period by Zagol Systems Trading, marks a slight shift from Zagol’s previous service model, known for providing tour packages and visa services. Currently, the startup has a team of 15 employees.”
Zagol has integrated various payment methods, including Te…
Arifpay Launches Payment Gateway – Shega
Arifpay Financial Technologies announces the release of its new and enhanced payment system, Arifpay 2.0, which includes an online payment gateway and an upgraded version of its point-of-sale (POS) device.
Arifpay’s online payment system consolidates and accepts payment from nine local debit cards, six local wallets, and two international cards.
Having debuted Arifpay 1.0 in December 2022, the fintech startup has since been working on the ground, empowering merchants with ArifPOS across various industries, including healthcare, hospitality, and retail.
The upgraded version of ArifPOS, costing around 21,500 birr, introduces additional features, allowing acceptance of not only cards but also wallets. It incorporates “a terminal management system that centrally controls and monitors ArifPOS devices, providing an enhanced user interface and overall user experience,” stated Arifpay in a press release.
Arifpay reports that some banks have fully outsourced …