Of shutdowns, layoffs, and coups

Of shutdowns, layoffs, and coups

Techpoint Africa Podcast

Of shutdowns, layoffs, and coups

Nov 23 2023 | 00:40:29

00:00 / 00:40:29

Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Gv7q-K0WeA8

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

Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa/ for more stories.

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