May 15, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Africa’s energy future isn’t a simple choice between fighting climate change and growing the economy. The real challenge is much more complex: how to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity while still creating jobs, building industries, and meeting...
May 14, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Kenya and Nigeria have discussed deeper cooperation in ICT, including digital transformation, innovation, knowledge exchange and regional integration. The talks took place in Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit, with Kenya’s William Gitau and Nigeria’s Bosun...
May 13, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Microsoft and UAE-based AI firm G42 have announced a $1 billion investment in Kenya’s digital ecosystem to strengthen the country’s position as a leading tech hub in Africa. The project includes a green data center in Olkaria, development of localised AI models, and...
May 12, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Kraken has partnered with MoneyGram to enable crypto-to-cash withdrawals in more than 100 countries, linking digital asset infrastructure with MoneyGram’s global payout network. The service will let users convert crypto into fiat currencies through both physical and...
May 12, 2026 | Commonwealth News, Uncategorized
Polygon, Africa’s largest aggregated programmatic digital out-of-home network, has launched its first full-scale DV360 campaign in Nigeria, marking a milestone for the country’s pDOOH market. The Schweppes campaign is running in Lagos. It uses dynamic creatives...
May 11, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Pakistan has officially enacted the Virtual Assets Act 2026, introducing a robust and permanent legal framework for the country’s digital asset industry. The landmark legislation establishes the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) as the dedicated...
May 8, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Uganda Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, after adopting major amendments that narrowed its scope, removed controversial clauses and added safeguards to align it with the Constitution and existing laws. The revised Bill now applies only to...
May 6, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Coinbase said a compromise on a key stablecoin rewards provision could clear the way for landmark U.S. crypto legislation to advance in the Senate. The deal reportedly narrows restrictions on yield-like rewards while preserving the ability of crypto users to earn...
May 6, 2026 | Commonwealth News
The UK government has announced major new plans to strengthen Britain’s AI hardware infrastructure and position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasised that a sovereign AI strategy is essential for the...
May 5, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Sierra Leone has signed an agreement with Shell to conduct advanced offshore geological and geophysical surveys across multiple blocks, aimed at unlocking the country’s deepwater oil and gas potential. The reconnaissance permit covers about 20,600 square kilometres...
