Fake phones in Kenya, Nomba raises $30m, Virtual cards palaver, Lagos States' electric buses

Episode 172 May 04, 2023 00:39:11
Fake phones in Kenya, Nomba raises $30m, Virtual cards palaver, Lagos States' electric buses
Techpoint Africa Podcast
Fake phones in Kenya, Nomba raises $30m, Virtual cards palaver, Lagos States' electric buses

May 04 2023 | 00:39:11

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Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/zQRPMHIL2PI
 
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss hot topics making the rounds in the African tech space this week.
 
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:04 - What's happening with crypto?
03:33 - Kenya's spyware issues
10:54 - Nomba raises $30 million
18:38 - Nigeria's virtual cards palaver
29:36 - Lagos State's electric buses
 
Useful links
This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and Gracious Sede
 
Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stories.
 
 

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