Oct 15, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Dussehra or Vijaydashmi signals the end of the 10-day long festivities of Durga Puja. It is a day celebrating the victory of good over evil. On this auspicious occasion, the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water.
Oct 15, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Commonwealth Secretariat launches Voluntary Information and Price-Sharing database (VIPSD) to increase equitable access to essential medicines, health supplies and pharmaceutical procurement data. It will be voluntary information for Commonwealth countries and...
Oct 13, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Kenyan farmers are using digital technology to access farming inputs, weather reports and financing. In Africa, according to the experts, agri-tech apps – like DigiFarm and Twiga are increasingly becoming popular and playing a crucial role in supporting...
Oct 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
The Gambia and World Bank to fund Gambia Inclusive and Resilience Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV) with about $40 million. The minister for Agriculture Hon. Amie Fabureh in a virtual statement recognised the importance of the agricultural sector and...
Oct 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Klasha, a San Francisco and Lagos-based international online payments company expands to Ghana. According to Jess Anuna, CEO of Klasha, ‘our solution will simplify the process, removing payment and last-mile delivery barriers.’ The company also has a multi-currency...
Oct 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Nigeria’s Access Bank completes the acquisition of a majority stake of 78.15% in a retail-focused commercial banking institution, African Banking Corporation of Botswana Limited. It is the fourth acquisition by the Nigerian lender in 2021 after Grobank in South...
