Techpoint Africa Podcast

Of shutdowns, layoffs, and coups

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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts discuss the stories making the waves in the African tech space this week.

The major stories are:

  • Alerzo lays off 100 workers, reportedly due to warehouse automation 
  • GetEquity COO reportedly detained by police over unpaid funds
  • Zazuu shuts down
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    Timestamps
    00:00 - Intro
    11:38 - Alerzo lays off again​
    ​17:08 - GetEquity's COO detained by the Nigerian Police​
    ​24:53 - Zazuu shuts down
     
    Useful links
    • Alerzo lays off 100 workers, reportedly due to warehouse automation 
    • GetEquity COO reportedly detained by police over unpaid funds
    • Zazuu shuts down
    • Telecom operators demand urgent settlement as USSD debts from banks rise to $200bn
    • Binance and CEO ‘CZ’ plead guilty to federal charges, agreed to pay $4.3B in fines 
    • Leatherback CEO Ibrahim Ibitade Denies Hiding from EFCC After Wanted Notice
      • This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and Gracious Sede
       
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