May 12, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new report from the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) highlighting the significant transformation of Bangladesh’s garment industry since the Rana Plaza tragedy. The report argues that outdated perceptions need to be challenged, as Bangladesh has become a leader in ethical and sustainable manufacturing, boasting numerous green factories and increased worker empowerment. Continue reading
This **market analysis from HTX DeepThink** discusses several key financial and political developments. It highlights the **US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady**, citing stalled disinflation and fiscal concerns as reasons for caution. The article also examines the **potential impact of a new utility token from Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT)** on the crypto market, noting its significance as the first time a publicly listed US media company is launching such a token tied to a real-world product. Additionally, it covers the **easing of US-China trade tensions** through recent high-level talks and their positive effect on risk assets like Bitcoin. Finally, the analysis touches on **Bitcoin’s market dynamics**, suggesting its short-term direction will heavily depend on upcoming macroeconomic data releases. Continue reading
May 11, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plays a significant role in Zambia’s development through a wide array of projects aimed at reducing poverty and fostering sustainable, democratic societies.1 USAID’s operational model in Zambia is heavily reliant on establishing partnerships with various organizations that possess specialized expertise and local knowledge. Continue reading
May 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A Medtronic-sponsored survey highlighted a significant lack of discussion and awareness regarding heart health among women aged 30-50 in the US, despite cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death for women. Continue reading
Tom Felle, University of Galway
Media freedom has long been essential to healthy democracy. It is the oxygen that fuels informed debate, exposes corruption and holds power to account. But around the world, that freedom is under sustained attack.
May 1, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alkermes, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience, explores the experiences of individuals diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Continue reading
April 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Equifax’s 2024 Global Consumer Credit Trends Report offers a broad analysis of consumer credit conditions across ten countries, leveraging the Equifax Cloud™ for enhanced data insights. The report highlights trends in consumer credit demand, debt, delinquencies, and credit card usage, alongside inflation trends. Continue reading
Grocery price inflation in the U.S. continued to cool in the first quarter of 2025, with a few tariff-related exceptions, according to data from Catalina’s robust, real-time Shopper Intelligence Platform. Catalina’s Shopping Basket Index (SBI), which tracks the aggregate average price changes of 10 common grocery product categories, reveals an overall inflation rate of 2% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Continue reading
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
Jan. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — BAIBYS™, an Israeli startup, announced its CE-marked AI-powered robotic system for autonomous sperm selection in IVF. This system uses AI and machine vision to identify and isolate optimal sperm cells, addressing the growing global issue of male infertility. Continue reading