Mar 12, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Every year, on March 12, the island nation of Mauritius comes alive with vibrant celebrations that mark its independence. The streets fill with the rhythmic sounds of traditional music, as colorful parades wind their way through cities and villages, showcasing the...
Mar 10, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Join His Majesty The King as he shares a powerful Commonwealth Day message centered on unity and diversity. In this heartfelt address, the King reflects on the invaluable role of the Commonwealth—a family of nations—coming together to face today’s challenges. As...
Mar 10, 2025 | Commonwealth News
After eight years of complex negotiations, Botswana and De Beers Group have finalised a landmark diamond sales agreement, marking a crucial milestone for the southern African nation’s mining sector. The agreement, signed recently in the capital city of Gaborone,...
Mar 7, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Dr Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, has highlighted the critical need to increase trade between African nations during a memorial lecture at North-West University. Speaking at an event honouring the late South African Deputy Foreign...
Mar 6, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Ghana, formerly the Gold Coast, boasts a rich cultural heritage, with powerful kingdoms such as the Ashanti playing a significant role in its history. The nation’s path to independence was marked by the pivotal efforts of the “Big Six” leaders, who...
Mar 5, 2025 | Commonwealth News
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have recently taken a significant step towards advancing financial technology innovation and integration in Africa. The two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a licence...
Mar 4, 2025 | Commonwealth News
SpaceX landed its first-stage rocket booster on a drone ship off The Bahamas, marking a significant milestone in international operations. The Starlink mission departed Cape Canaveral Space Force Station carrying 23 satellites destined for low Earth orbit. The booster...
Feb 28, 2025 | Commonwealth News
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a €708,000 grant agreement to establish a Green, Resilience, and Sustainability Facility (GRSF). The signing took place during CARICOM’s 48th Regular Meeting of Heads of...
Feb 27, 2025 | Commonwealth News
A delegation from the Mano River Union (MRU) recently completed a successful visit to the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) between Kenya and Uganda to study efficient cross-border trading systems that support women traders. The delegation included women traders and...
