Why does the Metaverse feel like an innovative lie?

Episode 127 September 22, 2022 00:36:48
Why does the Metaverse feel like an innovative lie?
Techpoint Africa Podcast
Why does the Metaverse feel like an innovative lie?

Sep 22 2022 | 00:36:48

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Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss some of the happenings in the African tech space this week.

The stories:

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Kuda 602% loss in 2021
09:56 - 18-year old hacks Uber
15:04 - First bank scraps dollar transactions on naira card
25:28 - Nedbank joins MTN in the metaverse

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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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