Techmoonshot

16/07/2025

Exploring Africa's potential to become a global AI powerhouse through innovation, talent, and strategic investments in artificial intelligence technol

13/02/2025

Ethio Telecom✅ has launched Ethiopia’s first ultra-fast EV charging station in Addis Ababa

This station can charge up to 32 electric vehicles at the same time and offers different charging speeds to suit various EV models. Some chargers are so powerful they can add 1 km of range per second!

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/02/12/ethiopias-first-ultra-fast-ev-charging-station-unveiled-by-ethio-telecom/

In a bold move to support Ethiopia’s expanding electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, Ethio Telecom has launched its ultra-fast EV charging station along both sides of Bole to Megenagna Road in Addis Ababa.

13/02/2025

Taager just raised $6.75 million to expand its AI-driven social commerce platform across MENA.

With support from Norrsken22, Endeavor Catalyst, and Beltone VC, Taager is set to introduce better tools, smarter insights, and faster growth opportunities for sellers in Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/02/12/taager-secures-6-75m-pre-series-b-to-expand-across-mena/

Egyptian social commerce startup Taager has raised a $6.75 million pre-Series B funding round to accelerate its expansion across the MENA region and advance its technical capabilities.

12/02/2025

Raenest just raised $11M in Series A funding, led by QED Investors, to improve financial solutions for Africa’s freelancers and businesses.

This investment will help Raenest expand its platform, making cross-border payments easier and financial management smoother.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/02/11/raenest-secures-11m-series-a-investment-in-qed-led-funding-round/

Raenest, the global multi-currency accounts platform for individuals and businesses across Africa, today announced the completion of its $11M Series A funding.

06/02/2025

Africa is making big moves in the AI space!

A newly launched AI Council will shape policies, support innovation, and ensure AI benefits different industries. From healthcare to education, AI is set to change how things work.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/02/06/new-ai-council-to-guide-africas-ai-development/

In a historic move to position Africa as a strategic leader in the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy, the Africa AI Council has been established by Smart Africa—an alliance of 40 African countries representing over 1 billion people.

06/02/2025

Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria has approved a project to bring mobile service to over 21 million people in rural areas. At the same time, working on becoming a player in Artificial Intelligence (AI), opening doors for innovation and tech growth.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/02/06/fec-approves-initiatives-to-expand-connectivity-and-strengthen-ai-development-in-nigeria/

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two landmark initiatives aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation and expanding access to emerging technologies.

04/02/2025

With US Aid stopping funding for early-stage startups, Investing in Innovation(i3) is now focusing its 3rd Cohort on helping growth-stage healthtech startups in Africa grow. This means more support for startups that are already making an impact. Some might see this as bad news for new startups, but it also shows why better funding options are needed.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/02/03/i3-shifts-focus-to-growth-stage-african-healthtechs-for-its-3rd-cohort-in-response-to-the-us-aid-stop-work-directive/

nvesting in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups to commercialise and scale their offerings has decided to make a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support for 5-7 growth-stage companies building the Future of Ph...

03/02/2025

Vitel Wireless just became the first MVNO in the country to receive a dedicated mobile number series (0712) from the NCC. With its own number series and an international routing code, Vitel is set to shake things up and bring fresh solutions to the market.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/02/01/vitel-wireless-first-nigerian-mvno-with-ncc-issued-numbers/

Vitel Wireless (Vitel) has achieved a historic milestone as the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria to be assigned a dedicated mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

30/01/2025

The GSMA is up for Nigeria's telecom tariff increase

The tariff hike aims to balance rising operational costs while ensuring continued growth and development. The GSMA also urges more action from policymakers to keep pushing for the sector’s growth. As telecom continues to evolve in Nigeria, what do you think this means for both service providers and consumers?

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/01/30/gsma-supports-nigeria-tariff-adjustment-seeks-more-policy-action/

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff increase for mobile network operators, marking a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s digital transformation.

30/01/2025

EYouth and EDT&Partners are launching a $6M initiative to train 1 million young people in digital skills. This program aims to create real opportunities and close the digital divide in the MENA region. This is the kind of investment that changes lives!

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/01/30/eyouth-and-edtpartners-announce-6m-initiative-to-equip-one-million-young-people-with-digital-skills/

Egyptian skills development startup Eyouth has partnered with global education consultancy EDT&Partners in a $6 million collaboration aimed at equipping one million young people across Africa and the Middle East with essential digital skills.

29/01/2025

Qualcomm has opened applications for its Make in Africa startup mentorship programme, offering early stage startups access to guidance, industry connections, and the chance to expand their connectivity solutions.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/01/29/qualcomm-opens-applications-for-make-in-africa-startup-mentorship-programme/

Global wireless technology leader Qualcomm has officially opened applications for its latest Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Programme, an initiative designed to support early-stage African startups working on advanced connectivity, processing technologies, and innovative end-to-end system solutio...

29/01/2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in RiseVest Group, stating that the company is not registered or licensed to carry out investment activities in Nigeria.

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https://techmoonshot.com/2025/01/29/sec-warns-nigerians-against-investing-in-risevest-technologies-limited/

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against engaging with Risevest Technologies Limited, a company that presents itself as a Digital Dollar/Fund Manager in the Nigerian capital market.