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28Feb/26

Beyond English: Scaling Zambia’s Local-Language AI Ecosystem for National Impact

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Understanding Zambia: Demographics, Linguistic Diversity, and the Push for AI

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The artificial intelligence revolution is occurring primarily in English, which structurally excludes people who rely on local languages for their daily lives and deepens existing inequalities. Developing AI systems that “speak” local languages can bridge critical gaps in healthcare and education in the following ways: Continue reading →

12Feb/26

Salma Sky: The Multilingual Pioneer Who Redefined Zambian R&B

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More Than a Melody: How Salma Sky Redefined the Zambian Sound

 

Feb 11, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — Salma Sky (born Salma Dodia) is a leading figure in the Zambian music scene who has played a pivotal role in popularizing and shaping the local R&B genre. Born in Lusaka to a Zambian father and a Lebanese mother, she transitioned from a modeling career to music, eventually becoming half of a noticeable “power couple” alongside her husband and producer, Tivo Shikapwashya. Continue reading →