Anambra's tech hub ambition and why 2023's funding dip isn't a big deal

Anambra's tech hub ambition and why 2023's funding dip isn't a big deal

Techpoint Africa Podcast

Anambra's tech hub ambition and why 2023's funding dip isn't a big deal

Jan 25 2024 | 00:24:52

00:00 / 00:24:52

Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

Today's podcast discusses:

Funding decline in Africa
Amazon Prime Video's layoffs in Africa
Anambra State's partnership to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act

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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Funding decline in Africa
06:56 - Amazon Prime Video's layoffs
13:17 - Anambra State's tech hub ambitions

Useful links

Amazon Prime to lay off and end African content production amid Showmax dominance
Anambra State to partner 26 big tech companies following the adoption of the Nigeria Startup Act
Briter Bridges: No cause for alarm over 2023 funding decrease
SafeBoda returns to Kenya after 3 years
Twiga Foods and Incentro agree to settle debt dispute out of court
OPay to enforce KYC requirements in March 2024 to prevent fraud and impersonation

This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and Gracious Sede

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