Commonwealth News
Oct 18, 2022World Food Day marked in Uganda
To mark World Food Day, Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja visits an agricultural products exhibition at National Crops Resources Research Institute, Wakiso district, Uganda. She emphasised supporting collaborations of researchers and farmers on urban farming...
Oct 17, 2022British boarding school Haileybury Bhaluka starts journey in Bangladesh
Haileybury Bhaluka which is due for opening in 2023, is a premier international boarding school and the first chain to work in a franchisee model in Bangladesh. The 850-acre campus within the Dhamshur Economic Zone is situated 75km north of Dhaka. The school will be...
Oct 18, 2022Kenya ships first batches of batteries, tea under AfCFTA pact
Kenya trades batteries and tea to Ghana under AfCFTA pact. It is the first consignment from an East African economy after 21 months of the AfCFTA pact. According to AfCFTA secretary general Wamkele Mene, this trade model is based on: a single market for Africans,...
Oct 15, 2022Mother’s Day Malawi
This public holiday honours all mothers across the country and reminds citizens of the importance of motherhood, maternal bonds, and their influence in society. On this day, the president gives a speech to his people and children give their mothers gifts and blessings...
Oct 17, 2022Jamaica Heroes’ Day
Falling on the third Monday of October, the day is celebrated with public award ceremonies to acknowledge both the historical and modern day heroes of Jamaica and their achievements and service towards the country. Aside from award ceremonies, flag raising ceremonies,...
Oct 14, 2022Tanzania Julius Nyerere Hydro-Dam main body complete
An Egyptian consortium of Arab constructors and El-Sewedy Electric confirms the completion of one of the East African largest dams Julius Nyerere Hydropower dam construction along the Rufiji River. It was under construction since December 2018. Read the original...