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
Category Archives: Business
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
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
The Diversity Deficit in The UK Tech Sector
Dec. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The report, titled “The Diversity Deficit,” is a policy report from the Startup Coalition that investigates the systemic funding disparities facing ethnically diverse founders in the UK tech sector. Despite these entrepreneurs being more likely to start businesses than their white peers, data reveals they receive a disproportionately small share of venture capital, with Black female founders experiencing the most acute exclusion. The authors identify structural barriers such as a lack of access to informal “warm” networks, investor bias in pattern-matching, and significant information gaps regarding fundraising mechanics. To resolve this economic growth deficit, the report suggests standardising diversity reporting for large funds and strategically supporting diaspora-led investment networks. Furthermore, it advocates for the distribution of micro-grants through established community partners to bridge the gap between initial ideas and investable startups. Ultimately, the source argues that addressing these inequities is a strategic necessity for boosting British innovation and productivity. Continue reading
Social media, not gaming, tied to rising attention problems in teens, new study finds
Torkel Klingberg, Karolinska Institutet and Samson Nivins, Karolinska Institutet
The digital revolution has become a vast, unplanned experiment – and children are its most exposed participants. As ADHD diagnoses rise around the world, a key question has emerged: could the growing use of digital devices be playing a role?
Agentic Marketing: Reshaping the CMO Operating Model
Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) addresses the critical need for marketing leaders to rapidly adopt Agentic AI, characterizing the shift as a necessary race for competitive advantage. Unlike previous automation tools, these autonomous systems promise to fundamentally reconfigure the entire marketing workflow, enabling them to make decisions and learn across cycles. The primary benefit highlighted is the potential to triple marketing ROI, speed, and volume through extensive automation, spanning everything from generating market insights to personalizing customer actions at scale. To successfully implement this transformation, the marketer’s role must evolve from a specialist to an orchestrator in chief of intelligent agents, backed by robust data architecture and governance. BCG advises CMOs to abandon slow pilots in favor of a focused 9- to 12-month roadmap to achieve enterprise-level integration and define the next era of growth. Continue reading
The $7 Trillion Green Economy: A CEO Blueprint
Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report highlights key findings from a joint report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) regarding the immense growth of the global green economy. The document states that this sector has already surpassed $5 trillion and is projected to reach over $7 trillion by 2030, growing faster than every major sector except technology. This economic resilience is supported by substantial cost declines in essential technologies, which now make climate solutions addressing 55% of global emissions cost-competitive. The report also underscores that China is cementing its role as the global leader in green technology through overwhelming investment, innovation, and production capabilities. To assist corporate leaders, the report concludes by providing a “CEO Guide” that outlines strategies for successful growth, focusing on factors like technology maturity and close regulatory shaping. Continue reading
Igniting Innovation: The J.P. Morgan NextList 2026
Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — J.P. Morgan Private Bank, announced the publication of its annual NextList2026 compilation, which is designed to inspire curiosity and spark new ideas among readers and adventurers. This curated collection showcases eleven essential books, seven global experiences, and three premium wineries selected by the firm’s client advisors across the world. The list focuses on content that is shaping the future, spanning topics from financial market history and entrepreneurial strategy to contemporary art installations and exploration. Notable book selections include titles about corporate leadership and the 1929 Wall Street Crash, while the experiences feature forthcoming institutions like the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and major retrospectives in Paris and Abu Dhabi. Overall, the selections celebrate the dynamic intersection of legacy and innovation across business, arts, and culture for the year ahead. Continue reading
World Finance: AI, Geopolitics, and Financial Award Winners
World News Media announced the release of the World Finance Winter 2025–26 edition. The central focus of the new magazine issue is the state of global financial markets, particularly examining the instability caused by rapid technological change and shifting geopolitical dynamics. A prominent feature focuses on the unparalleled impact of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on the artificial intelligence sector, addressing concerns around ethics and investment bubbles. Further comprehensive reports analyse topics such as the record surge in gold prices, the new EU agency established to combat money laundering (AMLA), and the lengthy path of economic recovery for Greece. The text concludes by listing the multiple categories of World Finance awards presented in this edition, celebrating achievement across digital banking, investment management, and sustainable finance. Continue reading