Flutterwave hacked again, Kenya launches Taifa-1, Swvl in trouble

Episode 169 April 13, 2023 00:35:39
Flutterwave hacked again, Kenya launches Taifa-1, Swvl in trouble
Techpoint Africa Podcast
Flutterwave hacked again, Kenya launches Taifa-1, Swvl in trouble

Apr 13 2023 | 00:35:39

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Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_rkBhJG7AGk
 
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters sit down to discuss the news making the headlines this week in the African tech space.
 
The stories:
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Journalists and selective reporting
01:25 - Twitter Inc. no longer exists
05:47 - South Africa's taxis are minibuses
07:43 - Fresh Flutterwave breach
19:05 - Swvl's troubles with Nasdaq
26:02 - Kenya launches its first satellite
 
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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