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.

Key Characteristics
    • Origin:

      Started as physical cassette compilations, evolving from DJs sharing music at parties to artists distributing them digitally.

  • Content:

    A blend of new music, remixes, freestyles, and sometimes uncleared samples, often over popular instrumentals.

  • Purpose:

    For artists, it’s a promotional tool to build hype, test sounds, and connect with fans without label constraints. For fans, it’s a curated playlist.

  • Distribution:

    Traditionally shared freely, though modern versions blur lines with paid releases.

  • Creative Freedom:

    Offers more artistic freedom and fewer commercial pressures than a formal studio album.

This video explains the difference between an album and a mixtape:
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 →

10Dec/25

Social media, not gaming, tied to rising attention problems in teens, new study finds

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Torkel Klingberg, Karolinska Institutet and Samson Nivins, Karolinska Institutet

The digital revolution has become a vast, unplanned experiment – and children are its most exposed participants. As ADHD diagnoses rise around the world, a key question has emerged: could the growing use of digital devices be playing a role?

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03Dec/25

Google is relying on its own chips for its AI system Gemini. Here’s why that’s a seismic change for the industry

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Alaa Mohasseb, University of Portsmouth

For many years, the US company Nvidia shaped the foundations of modern artificial intelligence. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are a specialised type of computer chip originally designed to handle the processing demands of graphics and animation. But they’re also great for the repetitive calculations required by AI systems.

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03Dec/25

Agentic Marketing: Reshaping the CMO Operating Model

Business, , , , , ,

Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) addresses the critical need for marketing leaders to rapidly adopt Agentic AI, characterizing the shift as a necessary race for competitive advantage. Unlike previous automation tools, these autonomous systems promise to fundamentally reconfigure the entire marketing workflow, enabling them to make decisions and learn across cycles. The primary benefit highlighted is the potential to triple marketing ROI, speed, and volume through extensive automation, spanning everything from generating market insights to personalizing customer actions at scale. To successfully implement this transformation, the marketer’s role must evolve from a specialist to an orchestrator in chief of intelligent agents, backed by robust data architecture and governance. BCG advises CMOs to abandon slow pilots in favor of a focused 9- to 12-month roadmap to achieve enterprise-level integration and define the next era of growth. Continue reading →

03Dec/25

The $7 Trillion Green Economy: A CEO Blueprint

Economy, , , , , , ,

Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report highlights key findings from a joint report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) regarding the immense growth of the global green economy. The document states that this sector has already surpassed $5 trillion and is projected to reach over $7 trillion by 2030, growing faster than every major sector except technology. This economic resilience is supported by substantial cost declines in essential technologies, which now make climate solutions addressing 55% of global emissions cost-competitive. The report also underscores that China is cementing its role as the global leader in green technology through overwhelming investment, innovation, and production capabilities. To assist corporate leaders, the report concludes by providing a “CEO Guide” that outlines strategies for successful growth, focusing on factors like technology maturity and close regulatory shaping. Continue reading

03Dec/25

AI Imaging Doubles Stroke Thrombectomy: Lancet Study

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Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This document announces the publication of a significant real-world evaluation concerning the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence platform used in acute stroke diagnosis. Brainomix, a medical imaging company, reported that its software, Brainomix 360 Stroke, was successfully studied over a five-year period using national data from over 450,000 patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The study found that using the AI platform was associated with a remarkable 100% increase in endovascular thrombectomy rates, which is a crucial procedure for treating severe strokes. Experts involved in the NHS collaboration affirmed that the technology significantly reduced delays in patient transfer and diagnosis, helping to increase treatment accessibility, especially in primary stroke centres lacking immediate specialist resources. Ultimately, the data supports the general use of AI imaging decision-support software in clinical guidelines due to its ability to improve patient outcomes. Continue reading

03Dec/25

Igniting Innovation: The J.P. Morgan NextList 2026

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Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — J.P. Morgan Private Bank, announced the publication of its annual NextList2026 compilation, which is designed to inspire curiosity and spark new ideas among readers and adventurers. This curated collection showcases eleven essential books, seven global experiences, and three premium wineries selected by the firm’s client advisors across the world. The list focuses on content that is shaping the future, spanning topics from financial market history and entrepreneurial strategy to contemporary art installations and exploration. Notable book selections include titles about corporate leadership and the 1929 Wall Street Crash, while the experiences feature forthcoming institutions like the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and major retrospectives in Paris and Abu Dhabi. Overall, the selections celebrate the dynamic intersection of legacy and innovation across business, arts, and culture for the year ahead. Continue reading →