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BlackBerry's CEO is betting on warehouse and medical robots as its next big growth driver

CEO John Giamatteo cited warehouse robots, robotic forklifts, and medical robotics as key growth areas within its $950M QNX order backlog

BlackBerry's CEO is betting on warehouse and medical robots as its next big growth driver

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Kenya’s counterfeit economy: How fake alcohol and illicit cigarettes became part of the market

Kenya’s illicit alcohol market has grown so large that illegal drinks now account for more than half of alcohol sold in the country, while illicit cigarettes are taking an equally significant share of…

  • Illicit alcohol accounts for over 60% of Kenya's alcohol sales.
  • Counterfeit alcohol poses health risks due to toxic contaminants like methanol.
  • Government loses significant revenue to tax evasion and smuggling of illicit alcohol.

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