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2 weeks ago | shega.co | Etenat Awol |Daniel Metaferiya |Munir Shemsu

Amid mounting calls for increased doctors’ salaries, a new telemedicine platform launched last week, allowing physicians to keep 80% of fees earned from video consultations. Tenadoc kicked off its operations featuring 50 medical doctors who sub-specialize in over 12 areas of expertise. The platform blends video medical consultations, digital prescriptions, medical record and hospital appointment services through a mobile application.

2 weeks ago | shega.co | Munir Shemsu

Imagine a newly paved road in your neighborhood, replacing a dirt road with smooth asphalt. At first glance, it might just seem like another project, but behind it lies a massive investment of public funds. A month after its completion, you’re still getting used to the ease of travel when, one morning, you wake up to the sound of construction workers digging some parts of the road.

3 weeks ago | shega.co | Daniel Metaferiya |Munir Shemsu

Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) was ranked as the 34th biggest sovereign wealth fund in the world, with nearly 45 billion dollars of assets. The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute’s (SWFI) latest ranking places EIH as the biggest sovereign wealth fund in Africa, beating out the Libyan Investment Authority for the top spot on the continent.

3 weeks ago | shega.co | Munir Shemsu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making headways across the world. Specialized progress by companies can become factors that wipe or add billions of dollars from companies listed on international exchanges. Although sectors such as health, finance, and agriculture are now intensively making use of AI, the education sector is starting to catch on to the trend.

4 weeks ago | shega.co | Munir Shemsu

Chatroom debates about the superiority of iOS and Android products are nearly as old as the availability of the two brands on the market. While it may be nearly impossible to get a universal consensus on the matter, there are certainly location-based pros and cons. iPhone users, a clear minority in Ethiopia, have a rather peculiar user experience when dealing with domestic apps.