22Dec/25

The Diversity Deficit in The UK Tech Sector

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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 →

22Dec/25

Nutri-Aqua: A Guide to Sustainable Zambian Fish Farming

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Dec. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is an outline of a sustainable, community-focused framework for fish farming in Zambia that prioritises holistic wellness over commercial profit. It advocates for integrated agriculture-aquaculture designs, such as “Smart Ponds” that use nutrient-rich water to irrigate vegetable gardens. To ensure environmental protection, the guide suggests using indigenous species and organic feeds like Black Soldier Fly larvae instead of expensive, imported chemicals. The sources also provide practical toolkits, including community training modules, budget estimates, and risk management plans to foster local resilience. Ultimately, the material serves as a comprehensive manual for building circular food systems that improve nutrition and ecological health. Continue reading →

21Dec/25

2025 Analysis of Gobal Mobile App Trends

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Dec. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report from examines the evolving landscape of the global mobile app market throughout 2025. The analysis identifies personalisation and short-form video content as primary tools for successful user discovery and engagement. It emphasizes that retaining existing users through improved onboarding is now just as critical as initial acquisition for long-term growth. Furthermore, the findings highlight a significant shift toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Also explores how stricter privacy regulations have forced marketers to rely more heavily on first-party data rather than broad tracking. Continue reading →

20Dec/25

AI Agent Trends 2026

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Dec. 20, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Google Cloud 2026 report describes a major transition from basic automated assistants to agentic AI, which can plan and execute complex tasks with human oversight. This shift moves technology from simple instruction-based computing to intent-based systems that understand and achieve specific goals. Key trends highlight how these agents will soon be integrated into every employee’s workflow, acting as specialized digital team members that handle repetitive duties. Beyond individual productivity, the report explores how integrated agent networks will manage entire business processes, such as customer service, security, and supply chain logistics. Human roles are expected to evolve into strategic orchestration, where people focus on high-level decision-making while AI agents manage the underlying data. Ultimately, the document serves as a strategic guide for business leaders to prepare for a future where AI is a fundamental, always-on collaborator. Continue reading →

20Dec/25

Privacy risks associated with the Epstein Library

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Dec. 19, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This official webpage serves as a public repository hosted by the United States Department of Justice specifically for the Epstein Library. It provides access to a collection of legal and government documents, including court records and disclosures released under the Freedom of Information Act. Users can download various electronic files organized into specific datasets, though the agency warns that some sensitive or private information may remain despite efforts to censor it. The site also includes a privacy notice requesting that the public report any inadvertently published personal details to a dedicated government email address. Ultimately, this digital archive functions as a transparency tool for reviewing materials related to specific high-profile legal matters. Continue reading →

18Dec/25

AI’s Future in Filmmaking: Creativity and Ethics

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global filmmaking by redefining creative roles, accelerating technological adoption, and introducing complex ethical challenges, as debated by industry leaders at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) international conference. The conference explored how artificial intelligence is changing cinema, noting a significant increase in AI-related film submissions to the festival between 2024 and 2025. Key discussions centred on viewing AI as a creative partner rather than just a technical tool, addressing concerns about ethics and copyright, and sharing an overall optimistic outlook that AI will expand human creativity in filmmaking.  Continue reading

14Dec/25

Mixtape Vs Album

Music,

Dec. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A mixtape is a compilation of songs, originally homemade on cassette tapes, now often digital, used by artists for promotion or by fans for personal enjoyment, featuring a mix of original tracks, remixes, and freestyles, often released for free with fewer restrictions than a traditional album. In hip-hop, it’s a vital tool for artists to build buzz, experiment, and showcase skills, sometimes using uncleared samples or rapping over others’ beats. Continue reading →

14Dec/25

R&D and collab in Africa

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Dec. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The  FST journal, Volume 24, Number 2, published by the Foundation for Science and Technology in December 2025  focuses on several critical topics in science and technology policy within the UK and globally. Key themes include an event report on R&D collaboration in Africa, emphasizing shared growth and mutual benefit, and an in-depth conversation with Dame Ottoline Leyser, the recently retired Chief Executive of UKRI, discussing the future and function of UK research councils and funding. Continue reading →

14Dec/25

How To Get a Natural High

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Dec. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A “natural high” from endorphins is a feeling of euphoria and reduced pain that the body produces in response to certain activities or stress. These effects are a result of the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals (endogenous morphine) binding to opioid receptors in the brain. Continue reading →
13Dec/25

Movement for National Renewal (MNR)

Politics,

Dec. 13, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The civic organisation called the Movement for National Renewal (MNR), which is dedicated to improving the nation through integrity, truth, and constitutional discipline  document serves as an explicit call to action, encouraging people to join or offer anonymous support, while also providing contact details such as social media handles, a phone number, and an email address. Notably, the release includes a disclaimer stating that the MNR’s use of Zambia’s national colours is purely symbolic and patriotic, and is not intended to imitate official national symbols or imply governmental endorsement. The press release features the organisation’s logo prominently and includes a copyright notice dated 2025. Continue reading →