Jan 12, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The South African government is considering ways to fast track its satellite programme that could be ready to launch in just three to four years. President Cyril Ramaphosa recommended the government develop and launch a geostationary telecommunications satellite that...
Jan 11, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Scotiabank announces The Scotiabank Women Initiative (SWI), a programme that aims to advance women-driven businesses in Jamaica. It is the second country within Scotiabank’s global operations to launch the initiative after Canada and has helped over 5000 women...
Jan 11, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Guyana’s President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, signs into law a local content bill that prioritises nationals and companies in the procurement of some goods and services. The law lays out 40 services that oil companies and their sub-contractors must procure from the...
Jan 11, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP invests $40m into Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania’s. With the growing demand for the metal used to make electric vehicle batteries, Tanzania targets to become a significant producer of responsible and sustainable metals. The...
Jan 10, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The United Kingdom plans to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne with an annual military parade, neighbourhood parties and a dessert competition for Platinum Jubilee, at Buckingham Palace. The palace is expecting around 200,000 neighbourhood events...