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

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

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Published:

April 27, 2023

Subject(s): Techpoint Africa Podcast

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

You can catch up on the conversation on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere you get your podcasts. You can also send your questions and observations to podcast@techpoint.africa or share your thoughts using the hashtag #TechpointAfricaPodcast.

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