Dec. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google is introducing new search features and global partnerships to better connect users with digital content in the artificial intelligence era. A primary update is the global rollout of Preferred Sources, which allows individuals to prioritise their favourite news outlets and websites within their search results. The company is also enhancing its AI interfaces by adding more direct links and descriptive context to help people explore the web more effectively. Additionally, Google is launching collaborative pilot programs with major international publishers to test AI-powered summaries and real-time data integration. These initiatives aim to foster deeper engagement between readers and creators while providing more personalised browsing experiences. Together, these advancements represent a significant shift in how information is discovered and consumed across the broader ecosystem. Continue reading
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Impact of Zambia’s High Living Costs
Dec. 26, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —In 2025, Zambia’s economic challenges were significantly exacerbated by deep-seated structural rigidities that prevented the country from benefiting from a stable national currency. Even though the kwacha remained stable for a six-month period, these underlying flaws ensured that the cost of living remained high for the average citizen. Continue reading
Agriculture-as-a-Service platform
Dec. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Citiesabc Impakt is a sophisticated Agriculture-as-a-Service platform developed by Dinis Guarda and the Ztudium Group. The initiative establishes a digital infrastructure designed to support farmers and agribusinesses through artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT sensors. By providing a verified digital identity and financial tools, the platform seeks to improve market access and sustainability in regions such as India, Indonesia, and Africa. The system addresses critical issues like climate volatility and financial exclusion by offering crop monitoring, price forecasting, and secure data ownership. Ultimately, the project aims to foster global food security and economic resilience through high-tech, human-centric solutions. Continue reading
Google Has Released Disco
Dec. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Disco is a fresh Google Labs experiment designed to revolutionise how users engage with the internet through artificial intelligence. This project features a primary tool called GenTabs, which converts a user’s open browser tabs into unique, interactive applications. These dynamic apps are tailored to the individual’s specific goals, allowing for highly personalised web exploration such as 3D solar system models. By synthesising information from active windows, the technology aims to make browsing more functional and creative. Interested participants are encouraged to join a waitlist to gain early access to these emerging AI-driven features. Continue reading
International Holocaust Survivors Night
The Claims Conference annoncement regarding the International Holocaust Survivors Night is scheduled for December 2025. This a global virtual event designed to acknowledge the fortitude and persistence of those who lived through the Holocaust, featuring participation from prominent world leaders and famous personalities. Key speakers and dignitaries from numerous countries offer tributes and musical performances to emphasise the ongoing importance of historical remembrance and education. Continue reading
Avian Influenza Surveillance System
Alveo Technologies and Global Animal Health have entered into a strategic collaboration to implement a large-scale avian influenza monitoring program throughout Egypt. This initiative utilizes the Alveo Sense platform, a portable diagnostic tool that provides molecular-grade results on-site in under an hour. By moving away from slow, centralised laboratory testing, the partnership aims to help farmers and veterinarians identify outbreaks early and protect national food security. The system also features digital data integration, allowing authorities to track the spread of the virus across the region in real time. This deployment represents the first mass-scale use of this decentralised technology for poultry health, with future plans to expand throughout the Middle East. Continue reading
Oracle with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence
The official expansion of Oracle Database@Google Cloud into the Canadian market targets regions in Montreal and Toronto. The partnership allows businesses to integrate Oracle’s database technologies with Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence and analytics tools, such as Vertex AI and Gemini. By launching these services locally, the companies aim to help regulated industries meet data residency requirements while modernising their digital infrastructure. Furthermore, a new reseller program has been introduced to enable partners to sell these multicloud solutions directly through the Google Cloud Marketplace. This strategic move focuses on enhancing operational performance and providing high-speed connectivity for mission-critical enterprise workloads. Continue reading
Siemens’ PAVE360 Automotive Technology
Siemens has introduced PAVE360 Automotive, a sophisticated digital twin platform designed to streamline the creation of software-defined vehicles. By providing a pre-integrated virtual environment, the technology allows manufacturers to test complex systems like autonomous driving and infotainment without first building physical prototypes. This cloud-based solution significantly shortens production timelines, reducing certain setup phases from months to mere days. Developed in partnership with Arm, the software enables engineers to validate hardware and software configurations simultaneously using real-world simulations. The system is scheduled for a full public demonstration at CES 2026, highlighting a shift towards more agile and collaborative automotive engineering. Continue reading
Drone as a Service (DaaS) market
The rapid evolution of the Drone as a Service (DaaS) market is projected to achieve a multi-billion dollar valuation by 2034. Industry leaders like ZenaTech, AgEagle, and Ondas Holdings are spearheading this growth by integrating artificial intelligence and quantum computing into aerial operations. These advancements specifically cater to the needs of military and defense sectors, alongside applications in agriculture and infrastructure. The report also highlights a significant shift toward service-based business models, supported by legislative changes that allow for more complex flight operations. Strategic expansions, such as new research and development centres in the United States and engineering hubs in the United Kingdom, further underscore the sector’s global momentum. Continue reading
2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Dec. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a premier football tournament hosted by Morocco will span from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, the competition features 24 national teams divided into six distinct groups. The document lists specific match dates, kick-off times, and various stadium locations across the country, starting with the opening group stages and concluding with the final in Rabat.
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