Of shutdowns, layoffs, and coups

Techpoint Africa Podcast

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

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