Many of today’s fastest-growing developing economies, from India to Kenya, have bypassed industrialisation, with workers moving straight from farms into non-tradable consumer services. New structural estimates suggest that productivity growth in these services has genuinely driven rising incomes, but because the services are local and consumed mostly by the rich, the benefits go disproportionately to wealthy city-dwellers.

(NAKURU, KENYA) - The County Government of Nakuru has distributed digital equipment and office furniture to 50 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in a move aimed at strengthening farmer-led institutions and modernising agricultural extension services across the region. The initiative, implemented through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), seeks to improve operational efficiency, enhance financial transparency and expand the delivery of agricultural services to thousands of smallholder farmers across the county.

Pomdoctor (NASDAQ: POM) outlined plans to develop its real-world healthcare data capabilities as a foundation for artificial intelligence-enabled services. Real-world data means health information collected outside controlled trials, including clinical practice, wearable devices and medication records.The company aims to connect health monitoring, risk assessment and physician-led interventions through an integrated data system. Its development efforts encompass physiological indicators, behavioral patterns, medication records, remote patient monitoring and healthcare payment information. Pomdoctor also seeks to use accumulated healthcare data to strengthen its AI capabilities and clinical decision support, while pursuing commercial applications such as pharmaceutical research collaborations and enterprise healthcare data services.

MUMBAI, India, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), a global intelligence partner and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has been named a Leader in three midsize quadrants across two ISG Provider Lens® 2026 reports. In Generative AI Services, Firstsource is a Leader in Strategy and Consulting Services and in Development and Deployment Services, the second consecutive year it has led both. In Agentic AI Services, it is a Leader in Agentic AI Development and Deployment Services. Together, the three quadrants cover the full path of Kairos, Firstsource's operating system for AI-native operations. Its Transform, Implement and Operate model takes clients from deciding where AI should change work, to engineering that change into production, to running agents within governed workflows. Hasit Trivedi, Chief Digital & AI Officer, Firstsource, said, "Enterprises don't need more AI pilots. They need to rethink how work gets done: redesigning processes, using GenAI where it adds value and giving agents clearly defined responsibilities, with human judgment at the right points. Ultimately, they want outcomes delivered. At Firstsource, Kairos is how we make that real: Intelligence That Operates. ISG's recognition across strategy, engineering and agentic execution reflects that full-stack Transform, Implement and...

African payments infrastructure provider Enza has raised $6 million in a Seed+ funding round led by 4DX Ventures to accelerate its expansion into new markets and strengthen digital payment services for banks and financial technology companies across the continent. The investment attracted British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution, as a new […] More

LED Advertising Board Market growth will depend on continued improvements in display performance and affordability. Buyers are looking for reliable products with lower operating requirements. Advances in resolution, energy efficiency, and control systems can support adoption. Wider availability of installation and maintenance services is also important. These factors will influence future market development. The LED Advertising Board Market size is expected to reach US$ 8.09 billion by 2034 from US$ 3.55 billion in 2025.

In a major milestone for community-led urban development, construction has officially begun on the _Diamond of Dunluce_ , an innovative affordable housing initiative in northwest Edmonton designed to address the severe shortage of homes for large and multi-generational families. The project marks a defining step forward for IslamicFamily, a community-based social services organization that has served vulnerable Edmontonians for over 40 years. Having spent decades on the front lines providing eviction prevention, newcomer settlement support, and emergency relief, the non-profit is expanding its mission from helping families secure shelter to directly building permanent, dignified homes. Developed in partnership with Vivid Homes, Build Edmonton Homes, and the Diamond of Dunluce development team, the site will feature 96 homes comprising 290 bedrooms. Once completed, the multi-building development will house more than 300 residents at 365 Dunluce Road NW. ### Designing for Families and Dignity Across Canadian cities, the acute shortage of family-sized affordable housing routinely leaves larger households, multi-generational families, and newcomers with few viable options. The Diamond of Dunluce directly tackles this gap by moving away from small, single-occupancy rental units in favor of spacious, family-oriented layouts. The mixed-income community offers one- to four-bedroom townhome configurations, featuring family-sized basements, bright communal spaces, and flexible areas suited for growing families or elder care. Barrier-free, wheelchair-accessible suites have been integrated on the main floor to ensure aging relatives and residents with mobility challenges can live comfortably within an inclusive neighborhood. Under the partnership agreement, half of the homes will be maintained at least 20 percent below market rent for a minimum of 40 years, guaranteeing long-term affordability and security for local families. The project also incorporates BuiltGreen-certified, low-carbon construction standards designed to maximize energy efficiency and curb utility expenses for working households. ### A Model of Multi-Sector Collaboration The groundbreaking represents a collective effort uniting grassroots community leadership, private industry expertise, and municipal and provincial support. Project leaders highlighted the backing of the City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and the surrounding Dunluce neighbourhood in bringing the project from the drawing board to active construction. While rooted in IslamicFamily’s ethos of compassion, stewardship, and shared responsibility, the Diamond of Dunluce is non-denominational and open to Edmontonians of all backgrounds. In a message sent to supporters, organizers expressed gratitude for the milestone, describing a safe, stable home as the bedrock of family well-being and social mobility, and praying that the project serves as an enduring source of security, stability, and peace for generations to come. Construction is now underway, with ongoing project updates and registration for future residents accessible at housingprosperity.ca.

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Dr. Emmanuella Amoako, a pediatric oncologist advancing childhood cancer care in Ghana, has been named IHME's 2026 Roux Prize winner. The prize honors her leadership as Lead Pediatric Oncologist at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, where she has built evidence-driven services that improve early diagnosis, expand access to treatment, and strengthen locally led research. It also recognizes her broader work across Ghana to advance early detection, workforce development, national research collaboration, and African-led evidence for precision oncology. – Learn more about Dr. Amoako's work: http://ms.spr.ly/63329atyWF – Nominations for the 2027 Roux Prize open on November 1st. Learn more about the Roux Prize: http://ms.spr.ly/63321atyWN _______________________ Video credits Director – Ian J. Connors Producer – Tim Exton Cinematographer – Emmanuel Gashumba Editor – Darren Lund _______________________ An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) works with collaborators around the world to develop timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence that illuminates the state of health everywhere. http://ms.spr.ly/63323atyWf Where to follow us: • http://ms.spr.ly/63324atyWA • http://ms.spr.ly/63325atyW7 • http://ms.spr.ly/63326atyWC • http://ms.spr.ly/63328atyo6

A proposed mixed-use development at 338 Carlson Blvd in South Richmond aims to provide hundreds of homes and support services specifically for military veterans. Led by the Veterans Resource Program and Eagle Environmental Construction & Development, the project encompasses approximately 2.3 acres and is expected to feature between 226 and 268 residential units, along with 40,000 square feet of commercial space and over 200 parking spots. With a forecasted total cost of nearly $158 million, the project includes phases for entitlement, community outreach, construction, and the integration of eco-friendly technologies. The Richmond City Council was set to discuss the proposal in their October 6 meeting, though no project approval or city funding is currently sought. The initiative aligns with Richmond's goals for affordable housing while addressing the housing needs of veterans, with details on affordability and eligibility to be determined.

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Italian engineering services group Progeco has secured a five-year contract to provide project management and technical supervision services for Azule Energy’s $5.1bn Greater PAJ offshore oil development in Angola. The contract was awarded to an international consortium led by Progeco’s Italian and…