Tech Nation Visa is shutting down

Tech Nation Visa is shutting down

Techpoint Africa Podcast

Tech Nation Visa is shutting down

Feb 02 2023 | 00:24:32

00:00 / 00:24:32

Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/oXL5muMMBv4

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, Emmanuel discusses the recent happenings shaping the African tech space with our reporters.

The stories:

Kenyan senate proposes to amend the Employment Act in Kenya
The Nigerian Central Bank's AfriGo card scheme
Tech Nation is shutting down
Google bans unlicensed loan apps in Kenya

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

02:39 - Kenya's push for work-life balance

07:41 - CBN's AfriGo card scheme

11:24 - Tech Nation Visa is shutting down

16:19 - Google’s ban on unlicensed loan apps

20:40 - MNT-Halan becomes Egypt's first unicorn

Useful links

Kenya's Senate plans to amend Employment Act
With Afrigo card, CBN wants to replace VISA and MasterCard in Nigeria
All you need to know about AfriGo, the CBN’s domestic card scheme
You might be unable to apply for the UK’s Tech Nation Visa after March 31, 2023
Central Bank of Kenya approves 12 more digital lenders
Google bans unlicenced loan apps in Kenya
Egypt gets its first unicorn as MNT-Halan announces a $400 million investment

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.

Music - Beach by MBB - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEnQ8dHwDSk

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