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Major Ethiopian Streaming Platform, Sewasew, Set to Make Waves in Rising Local Podcast Scene

Betting on exclusive and niche content, Sewasew Multimedia, a streaming platform backed by Samrawit Fikru, is preparing to launch the podcast feature on its streaming app. Slated for release in two weeks, Sewasew will showcase a variety of exclusive podcasts spanning an array of diverse topics.

According to Behailu Tesfaun, Podcast Department Head at Sewasew Multimedia, the platform seeks to become a central hub for podcasts with an aim to democratize knowledge. Moreover, Sewasew, a owned by 2f-Capital Plc, plans to focus on specific subjects, such as childcare and professional-centered podcasts, to establish a strong presence in Ethiopia’s burgeoning podcast scene.

“Sewasew, with a user base exceeding 350,000, plans to offer 20 different podcasts in the first year of its operation,” Habtamu told Shega.

Since its debut in October 2022, Sewasew has released approximately 15 albums. Renowned artists like Aster Awoke, Abinet Agonafir, and Girma Tefera have pub…

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.

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ALX’S “Womxn And Tech Initiative” Set to Help Bridge the Tech Gender Gap in Africa

ALX’s commitment to addressing the digital gender divide and increasing the participation of women in tech kicks off with their first-ever female-only program, aiming to provide up to 50,000 women in Africa with Software Engineering skills.

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In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), which took place on 8 March, ALX announced its first dedicated Software Engineering cohort for women, enabling thousands of women in Ethiopia and across Africa to participate in the global technology revolution and helping to transform the tech status quo throughout the continent.

The cohort forms part of ALX’s ‘WomXn and Tech’ initiative and was inspired by the United Nations...

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