02Feb/25

Maimbo’s AfDB Candidacy Announcement

February 2, 2025EconomyAFDB, African Development Bank, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, Economy of the African Union, Multilateral development banks, Samuel Maimbo, Southern African Development Community, the southern african development community, Trade blocs, United Nations General Assembly observersadmin

Jan. 31, 2025 /Mpelembe media/ — Samuel Maimbo, endorsed by SADC and COMESA, has launched his candidacy for President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). His platform prioritises rapid economic growth for Africa, focusing on key areas such as trade, financial resources, agricultural transformation, and infrastructure development. Continue reading →

24Jan/25

Opengrep: Security Rivals Unite Against Semgrep’s Clampdown

January 24, 2025SecurityAcademic publishing, Ali Mesdaq, Aviram Shmueli, Business models, Eitan Worcel, Free culture movement, Israel, Nir Valtman, Open access, Open source, Open-source license, Open-source software, Open-source software movement, Pavel Furman, RhodeCode, Scholarly communication, Semgrep, Software licensing, Varun Badhwar, Yoav Alonadmin

Jan. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  Ten competing cybersecurity firms have collaboratively launched Opengrep, an open-source alternative to Semgrep, following Semgrep’s decision to restrict its open-source features. This move aims to preserve open access to code security analysis tools and prevent the commercialisation of crucial features. Continue reading →

24Jan/25

Weekly Roundup: 14 Tech Press Releases You Need to See

January 24, 2025Technologyadmin

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help tech journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Read more

24Jan/25

Envision’s Net-Zero Industrial Park: A Global Benchmark

January 24, 2025EconomyClimate change mitigation, Climate change policy, Collaboration, Emissions reduction, Energy development, Energy policy, Energy transition, envision energy, Green hydrogen, Hydrogen economy, Hydrogen production, Infrastructure, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Sustainable energyadmin

Jan. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights Envision Energy’s Ordos-Envision Net-Zero Industrial Park as a global benchmark for sustainable industrial development. This pioneering project, featured in a WEF white paper, showcases a comprehensive clean energy solution using wind, solar, and hydrogen power, achieving net-zero emissions. Continue reading →

23Jan/25

AI-Assisted Nursing: A New Research Project

January 23, 2025ReasearchArtificial intelligence, ChatGPT 5, Cybernetics, Ethics of artificial intelligence, Finland, Nurse education, Nursing, Partnership on AIadmin

Jan. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —   A Finnish research project, part of the European ITEA PROFIT initiative, explores using artificial intelligence to alleviate the workload of nurses. The project aims to develop AI tools for tasks like patient registration and information review, freeing up nurses for direct patient care. Continue reading →

23Jan/25

Cybersecurity Priorities 2025

January 23, 2025SecurityAI in Program Management for Cybersecurity Projects, Artificial intelligence, Computer law, Computer security, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Deepfake, Existential risk from artificial general intelligence, Politics and technology, Quantum computing, Regulation of artificial intelligence, The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity, United Kingdomadmin

Jan. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  Info-Tech Research Group’s 2025 Security Priorities report identifies key cybersecurity challenges, including the rise of AI-powered threats and quantum computing. The report, based on extensive research, advises organisations to proactively manage risks by operationalising AI security, strengthening identity management, and building resilient vendor security practices. Continue reading →

21Jan/25

PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey: Optimism and Reinvention

January 21, 2025EconomyChief executive officer, Deep learning, Generative artificial intelligence, Leadership, Machine learning, Surveyadmin

Jan. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey reveals widespread optimism regarding global economic growth, with nearly 60% of CEOs anticipating increased growth and many planning headcount expansion. Despite this optimism, macroeconomic volatility and inflation remain significant concerns. Continue reading →

14Jan/25

BAIBYS™: AI-Powered IVF System

January 14, 2025ReasearchMalay cuisine, Sathur, Tanisha Scott, United Statesadmin

Jan. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — BAIBYS™, an Israeli startup, announced its CE-marked AI-powered robotic system for autonomous sperm selection in IVF. This system uses AI and machine vision to identify and isolate optimal sperm cells, addressing the growing global issue of male infertility. Continue reading →

14Jan/25

Unlock Her Future Prize 2025: South Asia

January 14, 2025FashionEntrepreneurship, Female entrepreneurs, Social entrepreneurship, Startup company, Venture capitaladmin

Jan. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Bicester Collection’s Unlock Her Future Prize 2025 is a social entrepreneurship competition supporting women-led start-ups in South Asia. This initiative, part of The Bicester Collection’s DO GOOD philanthropic programme, offers grants, executive education, and mentorship to finalists. Continue reading →

14Jan/25

Weight Gain During Pregnancy: The Intimacy Killer

January 14, 2025FamilyFamily, Maternal health, Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy, Midwifery, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy vegetarianism, Sophia Ton, Women's healthadmin

Jan. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — When the wedding bells rang throughout the town, and you and your new husband ran arm and arm from the church into the waiting limousine, you surely had no idea that you would be pregnant soon after. Continue reading →