Zimbabwe's new digital currency, Mr. Eazi didn't sell Vydia, Rwanda's digital ID scheme

Episode 171 April 27, 2023 00:29:55
Zimbabwe's new digital currency, Mr. Eazi didn't sell Vydia, Rwanda's digital ID scheme
Techpoint Africa Podcast
Zimbabwe's new digital currency, Mr. Eazi didn't sell Vydia, Rwanda's digital ID scheme

Apr 27 2023 | 00:29:55

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Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma Oluwanifemi Kolawole Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/xns0WxOUQQI
 
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters share insights on some of the big news in the Africa tech space and debunk some trending rumours making rounds on the world wide web.
 
The stories:
  • Zimbabwe to launch gold-backed digital currency
  • The truth about Mr Eazi and Vydia's sale
  • Rwanda to issue digital ID cards to citizens
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Lagos Startup Expo
02:57 - Starlink in South Africa
04:40 - Zimbabwe's digital currency
11:45 - Mr Eazi and the Vydia drama
16:33 - Rwanda's digital ID cards
26:06 - Tech Nation gets acquired 
 
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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