Tag Archives: France

31Oct/25

France’s Wireless Charging Highway Revolutionizes Electric Mobility

October 31, 2025TransportElectric road, Electric vehicle, Electric vehicles, France, Paris, Road transport, Trolleybuses, VINCI AUTOROUTESadmin

Electreon reaches a significant milestone in electric vehicle technology, announcing the successful launch of the world’s first highway stretch that wirelessly charges vehicles in motion near Paris, France. This achievement, part of the “Charge As You Drive” project led by VINCI Autoroutes, confirms that Electreon’s technology can provide dynamic charging at highway speeds for various vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks. Independent testing verified the system’s high-power transfer capabilities, proving it can provide twice the power needed for a fully loaded truck, positioning this as a scalable model to support France’s Electric Road System roadmap for decarbonising freight and logistics. Continue reading

17May/25

what is the Eurovision song contest all about?

May 17, 2025MusicAustralia, Basel, Eurovision, Eurovision Song Contest, France, Germany, Italy, Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest, Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdomadmin

May 17, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international song competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) since 1956. It brings together participants representing primarily European countries, although nations from outside of Europe, such as Australia, have also been invited to compete. Continue reading →

16May/25

Google Sovereign Cloud Whitepaper

May 16, 2025Uncategorized.google, Cloud computing, Cloud computing issues, Cloud infrastructure, Confidential computing, France, Germany, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Hybrid Multicloud Computing, IRON MOUNTAIN, Network sovereignty, sovereign cloud, t-systems, Thales, United Statesadmin

May 15, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ –This whitepaper introduces Google Sovereign Cloud, a solution designed to address digital sovereignty concerns for organisations wary of adopting foreign cloud services. The core issues driving this need are data control (due to evolving regulations), economic dependency (lack of domestic providers), and potential geopolitical disruptions. Continue reading →

14May/25

Digital Economy Trust Index Insights

May 14, 2025EconomyChina, Consumer confidence, Digital economy, Economic systems, Egypt, France, Gross domestic product, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Trust, United Arab Emiratesadmin

May 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — According to a press release from Checkout.com, the company has launched its first Digital Economy Trust Index, ranking 16 countries based on consumer trust in online systems. The index highlights a strong link between trust in the digital economy and national GDP growth, suggesting that countries with higher digital trust tend to experience greater economic expansion. Continue reading →

28Oct/24

A new ‘race science’ network is linked to a history of eugenics that never fully left academia

October 28, 2024Scienceanthropologie, Creative Commons, Enoch Powell, Eugenics, Eugenics in the United Kingdom, France, Francis Galton, Germany, Intelligence researchers, Lars Cornelissen, Mankind Quarterly, Neue Anthropologie, Pioneer Fund, Pseudoscience, Richard Lynn, Scientific racism, Technological utopianism, United Statesadmin

Lars Cornelissen, Independent Social Research Foundation

The Guardian and anti-fascist group Hope Not Hate have revealed the existence of a new network of far-right intellectuals and activists in an undercover investigation. Called the Human Diversity Foundation (HDF), this group advocates scientific racism and eugenics. Although it presents itself as having a scientific purpose, some of its figureheads have political ambitions in Germany and elsewhere.

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28Nov/23

Zambia’s foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

November 28, 2023EconomyBankruptcy, China, Creative Commons, Creditor, Danny Bradlow, Debt, Debt crisis, Debt restructuring, France, Government debt, Hakainde Hichilema, Insolvency, International Monetary Fund, Paris Club, Zambiaadmin

Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria

Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs, build infrastructure, provide health, education and social services and deal with climate change. Its president, Hakainde Hichilema, has warned that the situation threatens to undermine its democracy.

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06Sep/23

France will collapse without Africa

September 6, 2023PoliticsAfrica, China, Foreign relations of France, Françafrique, France, G20 nations, Mali, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, Member states of the United Nations, Neocolonialism, Republics, Scramble for Africaadmin

Wed, Sep 6 2023 – France is a major European power with a long history of involvement in Africa. However, in recent years, France has been criticized for its handling of its relationships with African countries. Some argue that France has “dropped the ball” in Africa, citing a number of factors, including: Continue reading →

05Sep/23

France is becoming a pariah in Africa

September 5, 2023PoliticsAfrica, Anti-French sentiment, Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Kabul, Laurent Gbagbo, Libya, Mali, Neocolonialism, Niger, Nigeria, Patrice Lumumba, Sani Abacha, Sylvanus Olympio, Thomas Sankara, Togoadmin

05 September 2023 /Politics/ — France’s history of interference in Africa is a complex and controversial issue. There is no doubt that France has been involved in a number of coups and regime change operations, and that these actions have had a negative impact on many African countries. The bombing of Libya in 2011 is just one example of this. Continue reading →

18Aug/23

MAISON COURVOISIER CELEBRATES REUNION WITH AMBASSADOR OF JOY YINKA ILORI TO UNVEIL LIMITED-EDITION VSOP BOTTLE DESIGN

August 18, 2023Food and DrinkAngoumois, Beam Suntory, Cognac, Cognac, France, courvoisier, France, Ilori, Jarnac, Joy, VSOP, Yinka, Yinka Iloriadmin

Maison Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, proudly announces the return of British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori as its “Ambassador of Joy,” a role created exclusively for the artist, designer and storyteller. Ilori returns for a second year to introduce a limited-edition Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) bottle design inspired by the joy of a summer’s day in Jarnac, France, the home of Courvoisier. This special release will be offered in four unique ombre colors, amplifying the vibrant beauty of Jarnac. Continue reading

08Aug/23

England are one of the favorites to win the the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

August 8, 2023FootballAustralia, Beth Mead, Bob Marley, Bob Marley Bob Marley, Colombia, Columbia, Ellen White, France, Jamaica, Leah Williamson, Morocco, Negril, New Zealand, Peter Tosh, Reggae, Roots Reggae Library, Sarina Wiegman, Spain, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Tuesday, Aug 8 2023 – – The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has certainly produced some surprises so far, with teams like Morocco and New Zealand knocking out more fancied opponents. England have also progressed on slim margins, but they have shown that they have the quality to go all the way and win the tournament. Continue reading →