Kenya’s Horticulture Exports Increase 14% in Q1

Kenya’s horticulture exports have shown impressive growth in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 14.3% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to recent data released by the Central Bank. The country earned 45.1 billion shillings (approximately 351 million U.S. dollars) during this period, up from 307 million dollars in 2023, driven by expanded shipments to European and Asian markets.

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Microsoft Regains Status as Most Valuable Company

Nvidia briefly claimed the title of the world’s most valuable company this week but has now ceded it back to Microsoft after a slight dip in its share price. With a market valuation of $3.34tn at its peak, Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips propelled it to the top spot, albeit briefly. However, a 3.5% drop in its shares on Thursday saw its value decrease to around $3.22tn, allowing Microsoft to reclaim its position above $3.3tn.

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South Africa Considers AI tools to Eliminate TB

A transformative three-day conference, concluding tomorrow, is focusing on adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to expedite the screening and diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and silicosis in South Africa. This pivotal event is hailed by the Department of Health as a crucial platform for robust engagement, knowledge sharing, and innovation aimed at accelerating progress towards ending TB.

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Camtel Signs Infrastructure Sharing Agreement

Cameroon Telecoms (Camtel) has announced a significant partnership with Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation (Camwater) to share infrastructure, marking a major step forward in expanding its national terrestrial optic fibre backbone network. This strategic agreement underscores Camtel’s commitment to enhancing its network capabilities and ensuring widespread connectivity across Cameroon.

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