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Chowdeck is the fastest delivery service operating out of Africa today, delivered food to consumers' doorsteps in 30 minutes, on average.
Lagos-based Chowdeck, armed with $2.5 million, aims to make its mark in a food delivery space that has burned the likes of Jumia and Bolt.
Chowdeck has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to optimize its operations and support expansion into more cities across the country.
Riders’ complaints about low pay and precarious conditions have prompted a government probe into the Latin American delivery giant.
Many of us don't earn the monthly minimum wage," said Colina, who, like many of his Venezuelan co-workers, relies on the Rappi work as his sole source of income. But as Colombia grapples with its highest inflation in two decades, Rappi couriers - known locally as Rappitenderos - have demanded better pay and conditions by filing two complaints against the company with the country's Labor Ministry.