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

02Feb/25

Maimbo’s AfDB Candidacy Announcement

Jan. 31, 2025 /Mpelembe media/ — Samuel Maimbo, endorsed by SADC and COMESA, has launched his candidacy for President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). His platform prioritises rapid economic growth for Africa, focusing on key areas such as trade, financial resources, agricultural transformation, and infrastructure development. Continue reading

24Jan/25

Opengrep: Security Rivals Unite Against Semgrep’s Clampdown

Jan. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  Ten competing cybersecurity firms have collaboratively launched Opengrep, an open-source alternative to Semgrep, following Semgrep’s decision to restrict its open-source features. This move aims to preserve open access to code security analysis tools and prevent the commercialisation of crucial features. Continue reading

24Jan/25

Envision’s Net-Zero Industrial Park: A Global Benchmark

Jan. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights Envision Energy’s Ordos-Envision Net-Zero Industrial Park as a global benchmark for sustainable industrial development. This pioneering project, featured in a WEF white paper, showcases a comprehensive clean energy solution using wind, solar, and hydrogen power, achieving net-zero emissions. Continue reading