South Africa's free WiFi taxis, Kenya's electric bus lanes, Ghana's ride-hailing tax, Shuttlers $4 million raise, Paxful shuts down

Episode 168 April 06, 2023 00:38:41
South Africa's free WiFi taxis, Kenya's electric bus lanes, Ghana's ride-hailing tax, Shuttlers $4 million raise, Paxful shuts down
Techpoint Africa Podcast
South Africa's free WiFi taxis, Kenya's electric bus lanes, Ghana's ride-hailing tax, Shuttlers $4 million raise, Paxful shuts down

Apr 06 2023 | 00:38:41

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Hosted By

Emmanuel Paul Oluwanifemi Kolawole Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/2XNW2BuVFAA
 
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we bring you stories from the African tech space and insights on them. We also look at some global stories that might affect the African ecosystem.
 
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:40 - South Africa's free WiFi taxis
09:28 - Ghana's ride-hailing levy
13:35 - Kenya receives $377 million for electric bus lanes
23:50 - Paxful shuts down
29:44 - Shuttlers raises $4 million 
 
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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