27Apr/25

Weekly Recap: 15 Health Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the first use of Johnson & Johnson’s robotic surgical system and a staggering global statistic on pediatric antimicrobial resistance. Continue reading

21Mar/25

Bayer Opens Zambia Maize Seed Facility for Food Security

March 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Network/ — Bayer inaugurated a new maize seed production facility in Zambia with a €32 million investment, aiming to significantly boost the supply of high-yielding seeds to Sub-Saharan African smallholder farmers. Continue reading

19Mar/25

Mozambique: Second-Hand Clothing Industry and Economic Impact

March 19, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A recent report highlights the critical economic and social role of the second-hand clothing (SHC) industry in Mozambique, a low-income nation. The study reveals the sector provides substantial employment, supports millions of livelihoods, generates significant tax revenue, and meets the basic clothing needs of the majority of the population. Continue reading

18Mar/25

High soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame

Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg

Poultry is one of the cheapest protein sources for the growing population of the east and southern Africa region. That makes soybeans critical to food security in the region, as they are an important input in chicken feed.

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07Mar/25

Money Laundering: Following the Illicit Drug Trade’s Dirty Money

March. 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The  crucial role of money laundering in the illicit drug trade, estimating its global value at half a trillion US dollars annually. It details how drug cartels function as international logistics companies, with profits distributed across the supply chain from producers to street-level dealers. Continue reading