Nov 15, 2021 | Commonwealth News
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) to contribute a $5 million grant to support Tonga’s economic recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic. The Economic Recovery Support Program financed in collaboration with the Government of Australia, New Zealand, and the World Bank will help... 
Nov 15, 2021 | Commonwealth News
First All Pakistan Women Chambers Presidents Conference to be held today in Faisalabad. The core objective is to develop a ‘Roadmap for Women Empowerment’ and build mutual relations with all female chambers across the country. According to Nighat Shahid,... 
Nov 13, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Zambia’s Dorothy Eriksson runs a successful Chankwakwa agro-processing small scale factory. This family-run farm in Kabwe make jams, sauces, dried fruit and soya products. The Zambian brand can be spotted in various supermarket chains throughout the country and... 
Nov 13, 2021 | Commonwealth News
The Pacific island nation of Nauru opens up a new trademark regime. Now, direct national trademark applications are acceptable by post. The Nauruan Trademark Act 2019 was certified on 12 July 2019 while the first application was filed by Philip Morris International on... 
Nov 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Almost one-third of Nigeria’s commercial bank CEOs are women. Today banks give more attention to women by harnessing their strengths. However, Nigeria still finds it challenging to expand the lenders’ customer base, especially when it comes to women. They had... 
Nov 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in Malawi form a coalition called the Malawi Union of MSMEs (MUSME) to consolidate their power and be able to speak with one voice as an association. It will be addressing challenges like failure to access business financing...