Category Archives: Business

29Nov/25

Black Lotus Ventures: The AI-Powered Viral Engine

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Black Lotus Ventures, an Atlanta-based AI studio, outlines the successful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content automation and marketing execution. The firm detailed a case study where they transformed an obscure exercise device into a viral product, generating $3.5 million in revenue and over 100 million views in just eight months. This success was achieved through a strategic “Hybrid-AI” framework built upon four central pillars, which included using machine learning for market research and deploying AI avatars to scale user-generated content. A key result highlighted was a single AI-designed video that quickly generated $800,000 in revenue in a 30-day period. Founded by a former Meta product manager, the company suggests this methodology represents a new wave of marketing where AI solutions are used to amplify human ingenuity at scale, offering proven commercial viability across market segments. Continue reading

29Nov/25

Remote Raven’s Global Staffing Reach into New Markets

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The strategic growth of the staffing firm Remote Raven, the US-based offshore placement company, is broadening its global network by incorporating qualified remote professionals from Africa and Latin America, supplementing its existing international workforce. This initiative is intended to meet the rising demand among American companies for a diverse pool of cost-effective, highly skilled talent for full-time roles. Remote Raven highlights its specialised approach, which includes rigorous vetting by local recruitment specialists and a commitment to ongoing support for both employers and candidates. Continue reading

25Nov/25

The value of thought. How human-AI collaboration is measured economically

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This touches on how large language models (LLMs) operate! tokenization is the fundamental process in natural language processing (NLP) of breaking down raw text into smaller units called tokens, such as words, subwords, or characters. This is a crucial first step that transforms unstructured text into a structured format that machine learning models can process.

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23Nov/25

Video Strategy for Future News Formats

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Nov. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The “Future Formats Accelerator 2025”, specifically focuses onThe “”Scroll-Stopping Stories: How to break through with videos” event hosted by FT Strategies and the Google News Initiative. The core subject is the necessity for news publishers to adopt video content, both short-form and long-form, to effectively reach younger audiences, particularly Gen Z, who increasingly rely on platforms like TikTok and YouTube for news. Continue reading →

23Nov/25

Artificial Intelligence Market Outlook 2033: Grand View Research

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This is a market research report from Grand View Research whose primary focus  is the global artificial intelligence (AI) market, projecting that it will reach $3.5 trillion by 2033, driven by a 31.5% annual growth rate. The document details key market drivers, such as the integration of AI into consumer wearables and advances in deep learning technology, while also segmenting the market by solutions, technologies, functions, end-use (with healthcare and the Asia Pacific region leading in 2024), and region. The report also includes supplementary information from Grand View Research on related AI markets, such as mobile AI and automotive AI. Continue reading

22Nov/25

Autonomous Economy: Agentic Economy as the Operating System of the Machine Economy

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Nov. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — We are currently in the foundational or emergence phase of the Autonomous Economy. It is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively being built and deployed, though the full, ubiquitous vision of a global, self-regulating autonomous economy is still years away.

Many experts compare the current state of the Autonomous Economy to the Internet in the early 1990s—the core technologies and infrastructure are being established, and we are seeing the first truly disruptive commercial applications emerge. Continue reading →

21Nov/25

Is AI eating Crypto’s Lunch?

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Nov. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — That phrase, “AI is eating crypto’s lunch,” generally refers to the current trend where Artificial Intelligence (AI) development and related companies are attracting significantly more investor capital and attention than the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

However, the reality is more nuanced than a zero-sum competition, and both areas are also seeing convergence. Continue reading →

21Nov/25

S\&P Global: Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential

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S&P Global announced the publication of its “Look Forward: Unlocking Africa” report, which examines the continent’s economic potential. The report highlights how key factors like renewable energy, sustainable finance, capital market development, and infrastructure investment are shaping Africa’s future economic outlook. S&P Global emphasises Africa’s natural resources and young population as catalysts for global growth, while also detailing persistent challenges such as financing gaps and regulatory hurdles. The publication is timed to coincide with the inaugural S&P Global Africa Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, which focuses on advancing Africa’s development through robust financial markets. The overall message stresses the need for sustained global collaboration and innovative policy support to accelerate long-term sustainable development across the continent. Continue reading

20Nov/25

Bitwise XRP ETF Launches on NYSE

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The Bitwise XRP ETF (Ticker: XRP) on the NYSE is scheduled to begin trading on November 20, 2025. This fund is designed to offer investors exposure to XRP, the third-largest crypto asset, which powers the XRP Ledger and aims to modernise cross-border payments. The announcement, from global crypto asset manager Bitwise, highlights XRP’s 13-year track record and its potential to disrupt a projected $250 trillion market. Crucially, the document also includes extensive risk disclosures, noting that the fund is subject to high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Continue reading

20Nov/25

UK Corporate Digital Communication: AI Responsibility and Transparency Gaps

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A Webranking survey by Comprend assessment details how well the corporate websites of the UK’s largest listed companies meet stakeholder expectations for digital communication and transparency. A major finding is that while UK companies are strong in digital accessibility (with 75% publishing an accessibility statement), they significantly lag in responsible AI disclosure, as only 10% provide a policy or framework for ethical AI use, falling slightly behind the European average. The report notes a “clear gap” between merely discussing AI and demonstrating responsible governance, though sustainability communication is also expanding in scope. Overall, UK companies achieved an average score of 46.4 out of 100 in the ranking, with Coca-Cola HBC being the top scorer, demonstrating consistent strength in financial transparency and cohesive storytelling. The survey underscores the growing pressure on businesses to communicate clearly on complex topics like AI governance and sustainability amid evolving regulatory frameworks. Continue reading