Commonwealth News

The New African magazine has unveiled its annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans, honouring leaders, innovators, and changemakers across diverse fields. The 2024 highlights include advancements in Artificial Intelligence, with experts like Abeba Birhane...

BSP Financial Group has officially transitioned its Fiji branch operations into a wholly-owned subsidiary, BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited. Announcing the move, Board Chairman Robert Bradshaw highlighted that this restructuring aligns with a growing trend among...

The Commonwealth Peace Prize has received significant interest, prompting an extension of the nomination deadline to 17 January 2025. Part of the Faith in the Commonwealth Initiative, the prize honours peacebuilders who use faith to foster dialogue, resolve conflicts,...

Ride-hailing giant inDrive has invested in the Pakistani online grocery delivery firm Krave Mart as part of its strategy to expand into emerging markets. While the deal's value remains undisclosed, the investment will enable Krave Mart to strengthen its presence in...

A recent study identifies Singapore as a global leader in blockchain innovation, with 1,600 patents, 2,433 industry jobs, and 81 crypto exchanges—impressive figures for a nation of fewer than six million people. Hong Kong ranked second with a composite score of 82.7,...

The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved a £30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation's (AFC) innovative "green shares" to mobilise funding for climate action projects across Africa. The initiative will support high-impact...