ARCON vs. Mr. Macaroni

ARCON vs. Mr. Macaroni

Techpoint Africa Podcast

ARCON vs. Mr. Macaroni

Jul 20 2023 | 00:47:18

00:00 / 00:47:18

Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

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 users
05:44 - Starlink's launch in Kenya
15:30 - Uber and Bolt's audio safety option
25:20 - 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.

Music - Beach by MBB - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEnQ8dHwDSk

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