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This week has been an eventful one for the African tech ecosystem; from possible policies to CSI Miami-like moves, we had quite a bit to discuss on today's Techpoint Africa Podcast. 1:28 - Lagos government to adopt Startup Bill 13:11 - NITDA's code of practice for online platforms 23:08 - Kenya launches $34.1m forensic lab Useful links Lagos to adopt Nigeria Startup Bill at state level Startup Acts: Can the decade’s sexiest law save Nigeria’s thriving but uncertain startup ecosystem? Everything you need to know about Nigeria’s Social Media Bill and what you can do about it Nigerian broadcasting agency seeks to regulate exclusive/original local content on Netflix, iROKOtv, PayTV Uhuru Kenyatta launches forensic lab, ends two decade wait for change This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and edited by Múyìwá Mátùlúkò Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stories. ...
E-hailing company, Bolt, has launched its African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and the question in the mind of some Nigerians is, why not Nigeria? On Today's episode of the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we kick things off with Bolt's decision to set up its African headquarters in Kenya. While Oluwanifemi and Emmanuel shared opposing views on whether Nigerians should be bothered about the news or not, the verdict remains Kenya was a better option. Timestamps 3:57 - Bolt establishes African headquarters in Kenya 13:50 - Autochek acquires CoinAfrique 23:15 - Central African Republic launches Sango Coin Useful links Bolt plants African headquarters in Kenya Kenyan entrepreneurs welcome Google’s product development centre but could struggle to hold on to talent 5 drastic ways the Finance Act 2022 changes innovation in Kenya Autochek acquires CoinAfrique to grow its footprint in Francophone Africa CAR introduces Sango Coin This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stories. ...
Read all Techpoint articles referenced on today's episode here. https://techpoint.africa/topics/techpoint-africa-podcast-56/ Continue the conversation on Community. https://community.techpoint.africa/ Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Listen every Friday at 8 AM (WAT). You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stories. ...