Category Archives: Business

24May/23

Mpelembe Network

May 24, 2023EconomyAfrica, Countries, Geography of Africa, Outline of Zambia, Zambiaadmin

May 24, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Creating more jobs in Zambia is a complex challenge, but there are a number of things that can be done to help. Here are a few ideas: Continue reading →

22May/23

Don’t call me Karen

May 22, 2023BusinessAbuse, American television series, Karen, Workplace, Workplace bullyingadmin

May 22, 2023 /Business/ — A “Karen” is a pejorative term for a woman perceived as entitled, demanding, and difficult to please. The term has been used to describe women who make unreasonable demands of customer service representatives, who complain to managers about minor issues, or who are generally seen as being difficult to deal with. Continue reading →

22May/23

The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion)

May 22, 2023LegalComputing, Data protection, Data security, Digital technology, Facebook, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Information privacy, Max Schrems, META, Privacy law, THE EU REPRESENTATIVE, United Statesadmin

May 22, 2023 /Business/ — The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta $1.3 billion for transferring user data to the United States without adequate safeguards in place. The fine is the largest ever imposed by the EU for data protection violations.

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires companies to obtain consent from individuals before transferring their data outside of the EU. Meta argued that it had obtained consent from users, but the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that this consent was not valid. Continue reading →

21May/23

The European Media Industry Outlook

May 21, 2023MediaArticles, Communication, Freedom of expression, Gender, Information and communications technology, Media, Media independence, Netflix, Technological convergence, Technologyadmin

The European Commission has published its first ever European Media Industry Outlook, which provides an overview of the state of the European media industry in 2023. The report identifies a number of key trends that are shaping the industry, including: Continue reading →

17May/23

Wilbur Smith IP Rights up for sale – ACF Investment Bank have been hired to handle the sale process

May 17, 2023MediaCharlotte's Web, Fiction, Ian Fleming, Literature, Novels, She: A History of Adventure, Wilbur Smithadmin

The market is buzzing with excitement over this once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire, Wilbur Smith’s IP Rights, one of the world’s bestselling authors in the adventure and historical fiction genre known for his action-packed storylines and vivid depictions of Africa and its history. He has published over 50 novels, has sold 140 million copies (more than Ian Fleming) and generated sales in excess of £1.6bn worldwide. Continue reading

17May/23

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi is one country

May 17, 2023EconomyAfrica, Commonwealth republics, Countries, Ethiopia, Landlocked countries, Malawi, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Nigeria, Southern Africa, Southern African Development Community, the southern african development community, Zambia, Zimbabweadmin

May 17, 2023 /Econonmy/ – If Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi became one country again, it would be a major development with far-reaching implications for the region. The new country would have a population of over 70 million people, making it the third most populous country in Africa after Nigeria and Ethiopia. It would also have a land area of over 1 million square kilometers, making it the 13th largest country in Africa. Continue reading →

15May/23

Who funds Mpelembe.net?

May 15, 2023Legal.google, Alphabet Inc., Articles, Artificial intelligence, Companies, Natural environment, Online advertising, Sustainability, Sustainable business, Sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, World Wide Webadmin

15 May 2023 /Business/ — Google has not disclosed the amount of money it has invested in Mpelembe.net. However, in 2019, Google announced that it would be investing $1 billion in sustainability initiatives over the next five years. It is possible that some of this money has been used to support Mpelembe.net. Continue reading →

13May/23

Who is Linda Yaccarino? Here is what we know

May 13, 2023MediaAdvertising, Communication design, Companies, Elon Musk, Linda Yaccarino, NBCUniversal, Operating systems, Social media, Software, South of Market, San Francisco, Text messaging, Turner Broadcasting System Inc., Twitter, Yaccarinoadmin

Linda Yaccarino is a media executive who has spent the past 12 years at NBCUniversal, where she most recently served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships. She is widely respected in the advertising industry for her ability to build relationships with brands and create innovative marketing campaigns. In 2021, she was named by AdAge as one of the most powerful women in media. Continue reading →

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