Analysis & Features

CA suspends two religious TV stations associated with Paul Mackenzie and Ezekiel Odero

CA has directed the broadcast signal distributor, PANG, to cease carrying the two stations on its platform until further notice. The World Evangelism TV and Times TV are associated with televangelists Ezekiel Odero and Paul Mackenzie respectively. The two televangelists are under investigations for the Shakaloha tragedy, which has so far seen over 100 bodies being exhumed from a parcel of land associated with Paul Mackenzie, in Kilifi County. Paul Mackenzie and Ezekiel Odero are all currently behind bars.  [c]

Analysis & Features

Global PC shipments dip in first quarter of 2023 as Lenovo remains largest PC vendor

First quarter of 2023 global PC shipments fell by 28% YoY. Inventory digestion likely to end in second quarter of 2023. Although PC demand is expected to gradually recover in the second half of 2023, full-year shipments are set to decline by double-digit percentages. Windows 11, commercial (or flagship) models and replacement cycles are key 2024 growth drivers. [c]

Analysis & Features

9 startups from Kenya among 45 finalists shortlisted for AfricaTech Awards by VivaTech

The startups were selected by knowledge partner Deloitte from a pool of more than 380 applicants – up 30% from the first edition in 2022. The Fintech category received the highest number of applications (143), followed by Climate Tech (124) and Health Tech (115). Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia, and South Africa have the highest participation rates among the 33 African countries represented. This year, 91% of the applicants have at least one woman on their board.  [c]