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Bipa PodcastsO Bitcoin na África e a Machankura - (DUBLADO por IA) Kgothatso Ngako - Bipa Cast 44Neste Bipa Cast, conversamos com o Kgothatso Ngako, fundador da Machankura, projeto que permite que africanos utilizem o Bitcoin via sms em celulares que não são smartphones
A conversa aconteceu em inglês e foi dublada para o português por uma IA.
Minutagem:
00:01:19 - Proibição do Bitcoin na África e interpretações erradas da mídia.
00:03:12 - Impacto cultural na África do Sul.
00:07:26 - Primeira interação com Bitcoin.
00:18:11 - Contexto econômico da África do Sul pós-apartheid e desigualdades estruturais.
00:32:08 - Empreendedorismo jovem na África do Sul.
00:43:04 - Impactos do colonialismo na África.
00:50:05 - Relação entre a...2024-12-271h 50
Bipa PodcastsO Bitcoin na África e a Machankura - (Legendado) Kgothatso Ngako - Bipa Cast 44Neste Bipa Cast, conversamos com o Kgothatso Ngako, fundador da Machankura, projeto que permite que africanos utilizem o Bitcoin via sms em celulares que não são smartphones
A conversa aconteceu em inglês e foi legendada por uma IA.
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O Bipa Cast é uma das linhas de podcast da Bipa. Nele, aprofundamos assuntos mais específicos do ecossistema, dinheiro, negócios, análises de mercado e sociedade sob a perspectiva do Bitcoin.
Comece a investir e transacionar Bitcoin/USDT no seu dia a dia com a...2024-12-271h 48
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin for the People: How Machankura is Fixing Financial Access in Africa | Kgothatso NgakoLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Kgothatso Ngako, the brilliant mind behind Machankura—a project that’s changing the game for Bitcoin adoption in Africa. We dive into how Machankura is enabling people without smartphones or internet access to send and receive Bitcoin using only SMS, and why that’s a game-changer for millions across the continent.Kgothatso shares his thoughts on El Salvador’s leadership, energy policies, and Bitcoin adoption, and why he believes it’s a model of prosperity the world (and Africa) should pay attention...2024-12-1144 min
Moneyweb CryptoDitching the rand to survive on bitcoin onlySoftware developer Kgothatso Ngako is part of a growing network of people who have ditched the rand, the US dollar and any other fiat currency to make their way in life using bitcoin only. Moneyweb Crypto news articles2024-04-1023 min
Tech4EvilHello Africa: Bitcoin for Freedom and How to Use Tech to Fight Human Traffickers and Save Hostages – Part 1In our special coverage of the 2023 Oslo Freedom Forum Manal and I got to meet some truly inspirational African delegates who are shaping the way technology serves human rights on the African continent. From the emerging power house that is Machankura we sat down with Noelyne Sumba and Kgothatso Ngako – both brilliant innovators...2024-02-251h 15
THE Bitcoin PodcastMachankura: Bitcoin without Internet - Kgothatso Ngako (Bitcoin Talk on THE Bitcoin Podcast)"Machankura is a result of that bank account account being frozen... Do I spend time figuring out and getting my account unfrozen, or do I build something else?"On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Kgothatso Ngako, the creator of Machankura. Machankura is a solution that allows anyone with a feature phone to use Bitcoin; no internet connection required.Go to bitbox.swiss/walker and use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitbox02 Bitcoin-only hardware wallet.*****Kgothatso on X: https://twitter.com/440UrPp Kgothatso o...2024-02-201h 31
Robin SeyrWhy are the biggest Bitcoin scams in Africa? | Kgothatso NgakoSummary
In this conversation, Kgothatso from Machankura discusses his work in accelerating the adoption of Bitcoin in Africa. He shares his experience in founding Exonomia and Machankura, two companies focused on translating Bitcoin literature and providing a mobile service for sending and receiving Bitcoin without an internet connection. Kgothatso highlights the challenges of adoption in Africa, including low internet penetration and misconceptions about Bitcoin. He also discusses his personal journey into Bitcoin and the importance of a Bitcoin-only approach. Additionally, Kgothatso mentions the upcoming Adoption Bitcoin conference in Cape Town and his involvement in...2024-01-1352 min
new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc20 | Poetry and permissionlessness with Kgothatso Ngako of MachankuraKgothatso Ngako (KG) is a renaissance man — a true creator in every sense of the word. From his work as a poet to his current role as the founder and developer of Machankura, a software that allows people in Africa to transact with bitcoin over Lightning without an internet connection or a smart phone, his capabilities seem to know no bounds. In this interview, we discuss not only what KG has created with Machankura but how he created it. And I have little doubt you'll be amazed by both his process and approach....2023-12-201h 03Moneyweb CryptoHow a University of Pretoria drop-out is bringing bitcoin to AfricaKgothatso Ngako dropped out of university to translate bitcoin educational literature into indigenous African languages. Now he has come up with a way for people without smart phones, internet or a crypto account to own and store bitcoin. Moneyweb Crypto news articles2023-08-2324 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast177. Bitcoin Without A Smart Phone In Africa w/ Kgothatso NgakoKgothatso Ngako is a South African coder and entrepreneur who has built Machankura, a service allowing a growing number of people in 9 African countries to use bitcoin on the lightning network, without needing a smartphone or internet connection. He joins us to explain how his start-up works and how he sees bitcoin adoption growing in Africa.References: Machankura Website - https://8333.mobi/ Kgothatso Ngako Twitter - https://twitter.com/440UrPp Run With Bitcoin with Paco de la India - https://saifedean.com/podcast/167-run-with-bitcoin-with-paco-de-la-india Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take...2023-07-181h 00
The Misfit PodcastKgothatso Ngako: Bitcoin Adoption in South Africa, Machankura, Power Outages, & How the Fiat System Resembles an Arcade GameKgothatso Ngako is a South African software developer, bitcoiner, and founder of Machankura. Manchankura is an innovation allowing Africans to send or receive bitcoin via text messaging. No computer, no smartphone, and no internet is needed.
During our conversation, we talked about:
Bitcoin adoption in South Africa
Power shortages in the country
The role of energy in sustaining societies
The lack of net neutrality that exists worldwide,
Machankura
And how the fiat system resembles an arcade game.
Follow Machankura:
On Twitter: @Machankura8333
Website: 8333.mobi
I hope you will listen, follow, rate and review all my epis...2023-04-0342 min
The Bitcoin Source: A Bitcoin ConversationBitcoin Revolution in Africa with Kgothatso NgakoKgothatso Ngako is bringing Bitcoin to the African continent... without an internet connection! Thanks to his app Machankura, people are using their 'dumb' phones with lightning SMS-speed capabilities - from sending and receiving Bitcoin payments in a flash. Have an Out of date Cellphone? No Problem! Even though affordability remains key for those living in developing countries, we can all be thankful that outdated phones have been transformed into something smart and super useful – now they're powered by Bitcoins through the genius of Kgothatso.
In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss why Machankura will bring massive Bitcoin ad...2023-03-2319 min
One Love BitcoinS3:E4 One Love Bitcoin: The Struggle Continues w/Kgothatso Ngako (South Africa) - You can find Kgothatso on Twitter: https://twitter.com/440UrPp- Exonumia: https://exonumia.africa- Machankura: https://8333.mobi- Bitcoin Ekasi: https://bitcoinekasi.com- Power Puff Girls Intro: https://youtu.be/QcWQuJBX-qY
2023-01-2544 min
Connect The WorldThe Lightning Cellphone Network | Kgothatso NgakoConnect The World EP057 | Kgothasto Ngako | Machankura | South Africa
"Edward and Stef talk with Kgothasto Ngako, a software developer born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. He is the founder of Machankura and working on projects that make Bitcoin more accessible in his community!
Machankura gives people the opportunity to make transactions over the Lightning Network via SMS text messages. So everybody can use an ordinary cell phone and a mobile number to get started!
Kgothatso talks about the potential his service has on...2022-12-271h 04
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachGreg Foss, Hermann Viviera, Kgothatso Ngako - Bitcoiners first impressions of El Salvador, El ZonteHot on the heels of the Adopting BTC Conference, Mike Peterson had a chance to sit down with some Bitcoiners who are leaders in the bitcoin community and talk about their first time impressions of El Salvador and El Zonte. Greg Foss - Famous Investor Hermann Vivier - Early Pioneer in South Africa with Bitcoin Ekasi Kgothatso Ngako - Technical Wizard and creator of Machankura who is bringing BTC usage to dumb-phones, otherwise known as non-smart phones in Africa.Live From Bitcoin...2022-11-291h 00
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachKgothatso Ngako - Bitcoin Connectivity in Africa with Dumb PhonesKgothatso Kgako talks to Mike Peterson about Machankura, the popular project that brings bitcoin through (dumb) cell phone connectivity via a USSD interface into African areas that have been previously un-banked. 75% of the population use dumb phones, non-smart phones. Yet, another evolving story of hope.Live From Bitcoin Beach2022-11-2358 min
The Jack Starling PodcastJSP2 - Kgothatso Ngako from Machankura on Bringing Bitcoin to AfricaKgothatso Ngako is the Founder of Machankura which enables people in nine African countires to use bitcoin on any mobile phone. Machankura turns your phone into a lightning wallet allowing you to send and receive bitcoin with just your mobile number with no app required.
Mentioned in the podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Machankura8333Machankura site - https://8333.mobi/Exonumia: https://exonumia.africa/
Where to Follow Jack: Twitter: https://twitter.com/stillearlyjackLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-star...
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Changing the Tide0.00000032: Kgothatso Ngako, Machankura Kgothatso Ngako is the lead catalyst at Machankura, a service on the Bitcoin and Lightning Networks that enables people in Ghana, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia (so far!) to send and receive Bitcoin over cellular network protocols (GSM and USSD) using Lightning addresses.He is not only Changing the Tide with this service but also through Exonumia Africa, his open-source initiative to translate leading Bitcoin content into native African languages.Imagine millions of people across the continent of Africa understanding and using Bitcoin. Not...2022-11-0157 min
The NobcastEp #31: Taking Bitcoin to the Grassroots with Machankura Featuring Kgothatso NgakoIn this episode, we interviewed Kgothatso Ngako, CEO of Machankura a USSD service that gives people access to bitcoin through the use of lightning addresses. He is also the founder of Exonumia Africa, a project involved in translating bitcoin material into native African languages.
In this episode we cover:
The connection between bitcoin and hip hop and rap music.
Connection between commercial rap and lyricists and bitcoiners and shitcoiners
People determine the direction of bitcoin
What is Manchankura and how does it work
How do people cash the satoshis sent to them on Machankura
What is...2022-08-121h 08
By The Horns: A Bitcoin podcast about South AfricaEP 27 - Kgothatso Ngako: Educating a Billion Africans about BitcoinWe had the pleasure of chatting with Kgothatso, who is heading a project to translate Bitcoin books into African languages about: - His Bitcoin journey- Sh*tcoins and where they are going- Exonumia.africa and what they are trying to achieve- Open source projects- Lightning in AfricaAnd how Exonumia, an incredibly important project can be funded. If you want to help fund Exonumia:https://exonumia.africa/int/en/donateBitvice: Buy Bitcoin the Right WayIf you want to purchase Bitcoin securely...2021-10-3055 min
Stage FreightNelson Introduces Us to the world of Day Care Centres During LockdownI had a call with a friend of mine about how Lockdown has effected their operations as a Day Care Business.2020-08-0444 minStage FreightExperience A Play on Whatsapp - What Faye Got Around to DoingIn this return interview. We get to retrospectively speak about a play Faye had put together with her people for the National Arts Festival.2020-07-2639 min
Pigeon HoleRandom Talk: How To Use A CalculatorLet me know if I wasn't clear enough2020-07-2403 minStage FreightTalking with Pheladi About The Shifting Platform of AcademiaIn this episode of Stage Freight we talk about the challenges currently facing Academia and what possible changes we should be expecting moving forward.2020-07-0546 minStage FreightTalking with Flo on the Changing Landscape of EntrepreneurshipWe talk about her journey in entrepreneurship, how the landscape has change and the rise of Agriprenuers.2020-07-041h 01
Pigeon HoleRandom Talk: rap-is-descriptiveA short rant. About rap and how it scribes the society we live.2020-06-2626 min
Pigeon HoleRandom Talk: Load Shedding is a MetaphorI was doing the dishes and started thinking about how load shedding is a metaphor for how you do not have power2020-06-2505 min
Pigeon HoleWhy Do We Not Have Wifi Headsets - Fxxk Bluetooth HeadsetsA little rant about why I hate Bluetooth headsets. And how come we don't have wifi headsets taking over the market now?2020-06-2111 min
Pigeon HoleRandom Talk: How Rap Has Helped My EnglishJust a little story about how I learned English from listening to rap songs.2020-06-2022 min
Pigeon HoleSacrilegious: My Hero Academia And It's Approach To NarrativeOn this episode of Sacrilegious I talk to Siya about My Hero Academia and what makes it so enjoyable and also talk about some of the things that I find interesting.2020-06-141h 09
Pigeon HoleWould You Gentrify Your NeighbourhoodIn this conversation we talk about Gentrification as a tool to improve the standard of living.2020-05-2935 minStage FreightBitcoin Privacy with TimWe talk with Tim about the many levels of Bitcoin privacy and what I person can do to increase their privacy while using the digital currency.2020-05-1647 minStage FreightThe Funny Chef of LebovilleWe talk to The Funny Chef about her journey and community she has grown for herself on the internet and all the things she does and wants to do.2020-05-0827 minStage FreightTshuutheni Steering The Bitcoin Trade in NamibiaHad a talk with Tshuutheni about how he got introduced to Bitcoin and how that translated to him starting Bitcoin Trade Namibia.
Buy Bitcoin if you are a citizen of SADC from bitcoin-namibia.trade
And follow him on Twitter @BecomingPhill2020-05-021h 02Stage FreightCodeCasting with KumaHad a sit down to chat with Kuma. One of the many wonderful people making Code Cast podcasts happen. We spoke about the journey they have embarked on as Tech Evengalist and what they are trying to each with their content.
Be sure to check them out on https://codecastzm.com/2020-05-0252 minStage FreightLindi and her OnlyFansWe speak to @lindi_r about the journey that lead her to having an only fans account.
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onlyfans.com/lindi_r2020-04-2648 minStage FreightHear Ishmaels VoiceWe talk to Ishmael Sibiya about what it takes to set up what is arguably the African continents biggest poetry slam, what his outlook is on the financial prosperity of the field, and what the most scariest incidents have been.
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Website: www.hearmyvoice.co.za
Twitter: HearMyVoiceSA
Facebook: Hear My Voice2020-04-2547 minStage FreightFaye on a Digital Stage55 minutes in conversation with Faye Kabali-Kagwa about the stage and all that is lost when taking it digital.
find her on instagram @katiiti_k2020-04-1955 min
Pigeon HoleThere Is No SpoonDo not try and bend the spoon, that’s impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth…there is no spoon. Then you will see it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself2020-04-1302 min
What Does It TakeMamelodi 25 June ProtestI recorded the conversation that was being had in the taxi today about today's violent protests. Thought I should share.2019-04-1125 min
What Does It TakeTo Start Blogging In IsindebeleI sit down with Thabisile Masimula and talked to her about what it takes for her to blog in isindebele.2019-04-1111 min
What Does It TakeTo Break An Awkward SilenceHere I talk about what it takes to break an awkward silence. Especially when You have a podcast that hasn't had a new upload for the past month and a half, this episode will be very helpful for you.2019-04-1119 min
What Does It TakeTo Self Publish (ft Zanele Dlamini)I meet up with Zanele Dlamini (author of Plummeria, Wounds of Ignorance and ) to talk the dynamics involved in Self Publishing a book.2019-04-1130 min
What Does It TakeTo Start A Business (ft Sizwe Sethosa)I set down with a colleague and listened as he talked about what it takes to start a business. Listen as Sizwe Sethosa breaks it down for us.2019-04-1154 min
What Does It TakeTo Start A Rolling Paper Company (ft Njabulo Nyoni)Hektic Paperz is the first black owned rolling paper company in South Africa. I sat down with the man (Njabulo Nyoni) behind it all and we talked about what it took to get this going.2019-04-1119 min
What Does It TakeTo Open and Run A Coffee Shop In Mamelodi (ft Sibongile Mbatsane-Rakgatjane)I sit down with Momo as we talked on the journey which eventually lead her to run my favourite coffee shop in the world. We covered vast topics, ranging from cash flow to depression. I'd say this will probably be one of the most need to hear episodes if anyone is looking to embark on the journey of being an entrepreneur.2019-04-1126 min
What Does It TakeTo Crowdfund a Business (ft Luyanda Jafta of The Peoples Fund)We sat with the great people (Luyanda Jafta specifically) from The Peoples Fund to talk how they are "Using The Crowd To Build The Economy One Business At A Time." Listen in as we are taking it #BackToTheBusiness2019-04-1139 min
What Does It TakeTo Understand the Blockchain (ft Pieter Botha)We talking all things blockchain and what one needs to know to participate in the culture of Distributed Ledger2019-04-1112 min
What Does It TakeTo Invest In Cryptocurrencies (ft Pieter Botha)Me and Pieter Botha are talking all things cryptocurrencies and what we find interesting in the whole space. Listen in if you are also an enthusiast but also if you know nothing about it.2019-04-1113 min
What Does It TakeTo Organize An Arts Festival (ft Rodrique Nation)We sit down with Rodrique who is the organizer of the most impact arts festival in the Kwa Ndebele regions of South Africa.2019-04-0223 min
What Does It TakeTo Finish Your Masters In Good Time (ft Isaac Nape)My comrade Isaac Nape done complete his masters quicker then I could say "I dropped out of honours". Mad props to him for taking his next step in his academic career! You can listen to him talk on what went on around completing the studies.2019-03-2623 min
What Does It TakeTo Start a Podcast (ft Sabelo Zwane)This introductory episode tries to dig out what it takes for one to start a podcast. How should they approach content? Distribution? User/community engagement? All this is thanks to the great Sabelo Zwane who was the first guest on the podcast.Be sure to listen to his Piki Ne Fosholo podcast. Because it is off the hinges!2019-03-2232 min