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13Feb/26

Vionde Music Mixtapes: From 1970s Zamrock to Modern Zed Beats

February 13, 2026MusicAngie Stone, Biology of romantic love, Dating, Interpersonal attraction, Interpersonal relationships, Intimate relationship, Kenneth Kaunda, Love, Music, oxytocin, Reminiscence, Rhythm, Romance, Spotify, Stanley Clarke, Tonga, Witch, Zambia, Zamrockadmin

Why We Sing: The Hidden Science of Love, Zambia’s Golden Soul, and the Art of the Perfect Mixtape

Feb 13, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — The impulse to share a specific song with a partner is among our most enduring romantic rituals, yet it represents a profound transition in the human experience: the shift from music as a fleeting acoustic performance to music as a curated, tangible artifact. This act of intentional construction is not merely about entertainment; it is the building of a “sonic identity” that serves as a physical representation of intimacy. To understand why music maintains such a visceral grip on our romantic lives, we must look to the intersection of evolutionary ontogeny and cultural heritage. From the rhythmic scaffolding of our ancestors to the “Golden Soul” of 1970s Zambia, music functions as a sophisticated toolkit designed to signal fitness, accelerate trust, and preserve our collective “affective heritage.”

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13Feb/26

“United in Flux: Ratcliffe Backlash, Carrick’s Return, and a Vision for Regeneration”

February 13, 2026FootballAndy Burnham, Barcelona, Coe, Glazer, Ineos, Jason Wilcox, Jim Ratcliffe, Knights Bachelor, Manchester, Manchester United F.C., Manchester United Supporters' Trust, Marc Skinner, Marcus Rashford, Michael Carrick, Omar Berrada, Rene Meulensteen, Ruben Amorim, Stretford, United Kingdomadmin

Feb 11, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — Ownership and Reputation Crisis Manchester United is navigating a period of significant off-pitch turbulence following controversial comments made by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe regarding immigration in the UK. His remarks sparked a fierce backlash from fan groups—including the Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club and the Stretford Sikhs—and drew condemnation from local politicians like Mayor Andy Burnham. The club took the unusual step of releasing a statement to distance itself from Ratcliffe’s views, emphasizing its commitment to the “All Red All Equal” campaign and reaffirming Manchester as an inclusive city. While Ratcliffe issued an apology, critics viewed it as half-hearted. Continue reading →

12Feb/26

From Apartheid Enclaves to Global Influence: Elon Musk’s Enduring Impact on South African Policy

February 12, 2026UncategorizedApartheid, Black Economic Empowerment, California, Canada, Digital divide, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Errol, Hawthorne, Hawthorne, California, Hyperloop, Inc., Infrastructure, JOHANNESBURG, Joshua Haldeman, Political activities of Elon Musk, Pretoria, R500, Satellite Internet access, South Africa, South Africa–United States relations, Space technology, SpaceX, SpaceX satellites, Starlink, Twitter, United States, Views of Elon Muskadmin

Feb 11, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — In its August 2025 proposal to South African regulators, SpaceX offered a multi-billion rand investment package designed to meet the country’s empowerment requirements through infrastructure and connectivity projects.

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12Feb/26

The “Deep State” Remodel: 5 Surprising Realities of the Modern Federal Overhaul

February 12, 2026PoliticsAccountability, Adages, BitTorrent, Corruption, Democratic backsliding in the United States, Department of Government Efficiency, Drain the swamp, Drowning, E-government, Good Intentions, Hell in popular culture, Intention, Palantir, Political corruption, Politics and technology, Public administration, Road to Hell, The road to hell is paved with good intentions, Unintended, United Arab Emirates, Unleashedadmin

Feb 11, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — The aphorism “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” relates to the effort to “drain the swamp” by suggesting that the administration’s stated goals of efficiency and accountability—the “good intentions”—have unleashed a torrent of unintended consequences that are effectively “drowning” the government in dysfunction, legal chaos, and new forms of corruption.

Based on your sources, here is how the “draining” process has led to “drowning”:
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12Feb/26

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

February 12, 2026MusicBemba, Lusaka, Music of Zambia, Nyanja, Salma Dodia, Salma Sky, Sky, TIVO, Zambiaadmin

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 →

11Feb/26

Chisenga Katongo: The Global Voice of Zambian Hip Hop

February 11, 2026MusicAfrican-American music, Australia, Australian hip hop, Chisenga Katongo, Hip hop, Hip-hop culture, Katongo, Perth, Tim, Zambiaadmin

Feb 11, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — Chisenga Katongo is a Zambian-born Australian hip hop artist known for blending African sounds with socially conscious lyrics. Based in Perth, he addresses issues like peace and justice. A multi-instrumentalist and artist, he won the Australian Peace Prize in 2009. Continue reading →

11Feb/26

Ripple’s $40 Billion IPO: Short-Term Hype vs. Long-Term Reality for XRP

February 11, 2026FinanceEntrepreneurship, Private equity, Ripple Labs, Startup company, Unicorn, Valuationadmin

The $40 Billion Disconnect: Why Ripple’s Record IPO Valuation Might Not Save XRP

Preparing for an IPO with a valuation nearing a record $40 billion, driven by its expanding footprint with global banking giants. This valuation secures Ripple’s status as a “unicorn company” (a startup valued over $1 billion). Continue reading →

11Feb/26

Mining Indaba 2026: Project Vault, Policy Reform, and the Push for African Industrialization

February 11, 2026EconomyAhmed bin Sulayem, Angola, Blood diamond, Botswana, Cape Town, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Diamond, Donald Trump, Dubai, exim bank, Gwede Mantashe, Honourable Modestus Amutse, India, Ivanhoe Mines, Luxury brands, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, MERCURIA, Mining, Mining in Sierra Leone, Modestus Amutse, Namibia, PASOFINO GOLD, Resource extraction, South Africa, United Statesadmin

The Billion-Dollar Handshake: Why the World’s Diamond Giants are Finally Teaming Up

10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba is currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa, operating under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships”. The event has attracted record attendance, including 58 government ministers and two heads of state, amidst an intensifying geopolitical race for critical minerals. Continue reading →

10Feb/26

Kenneth Kaunda: The Legacy of a Pan-African Patriarch

February 10, 2026WorldBemba, Chinsali, Kaunda, Kenneth Kaunda, Prime Ministers of Zambia, Zambia, Zambia Consolidated Copper Minesadmin

10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — Based on the provided sources, there is no evidence that Kenneth Kaunda explicitly envisioned mpelembe.net as a network for the Pan-African movement. Instead, the sources describe Mpelembe Secondary School and the Mpelembe Network (mpelembe.net) in the following ways: Continue reading →

10Feb/26

Bombshell Grenade Honors Grandmother and Bemba Heritage in New Video ‘Bwalya’

February 10, 2026MusicBemba, Bemba language, Bombshell, Bombshell Grenade, Bwalya, Bwalya Sophie Chibesakunda, Jazzy Jess, Lombe Chibesakunda, Mfumu Kadzi, Sebastien Dutchadmin

10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — Zambian artist Bombshell Grenade has released the music video for ‘Bwalya’, the opening track of her album Mfumu Kadzi, featuring Jazzy Jess and Sebastien Dutch. The release is a tribute to her late grandmother, Bwalya Sophie Chibesakunda, whose name the artist explains is derived from a word meaning “Warrior”. Visually, the video celebrates Bemba culture and the “simple life of a village girl,” acknowledging that her success is the result of her community’s collective effort. Through this release, she promotes themes of women’s empowerment and unity, urging people to embody the spirit of the “village” by genuinely caring for one another.

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