ARCON vs. Mr. Macaroni

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_0tMTCu9v_Y

Today on Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss the stories trending in the African tech space this week.

The stories:


Safaricom and Starlink to go head-to-head in Kenya

Uber and Bolt launch audio recording safety option

ARCON goes after Mr. Macaroni 





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Timestamps


00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Threads loses active users05:44 - Starlink's launch in Kenya15:30 - Uber and Bolt's audio safety option25:20 - Mr Macaroni vs ARCON 

 



Useful links









Starlink launches in Kenya, chooses Karibu Connect as its authorised reseller
Safaricom plans to launch a satellite Internet service to challenge Starlink in Kenya
Uber launches emergency button and audio recording features to improve safety on its app
Indecent Ad: Mr Macaroni faces ARCON’s scrutiny over D’General Bitters skit
The Rules of ARCON Every Advertiser Should Know in Nigeria
Uganda imposes a 5% tax on Facebook, Netflix, Google
Ethiopia ends a 5-month social media ban
Jumia Kenya’s employee stole $150,000 by manipulating vendor payment records









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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