Commonwealth News
Jamaica begins central bank digital currency rollout
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) prepares to launch Jam-Dex central bank digital currency (CBDC) soon. The government also plans to reward the first 100,000 residents who open a CBDC wallet with $2,500 (US$16) once the Jam-Dex goes live. Read the original article here:...
Pacific Islands Forum signs a landmark partnership with FIFA to tackle climate change
FIFA with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) signs a historical deal to commit to working together on tackling climate change and leveraging opportunities for climate-resilient football development in the Blue Pacific region. Read the original article here:...
How Rwanda can leverage the Fourth Industrial Revolution to strengthen post-COVID-19 resilience
With new technological innovations gearing up, predicting the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will be the key focus. Africa needs to support and cater to the high-tech sectors which are going to be the main drivers of economic growth. Read the...
India’s Pixxel announces $25M investment led by Toronto’s Radical Ventures
Pixxel, India's space tech startup announces a $25 million Series A led by Radical Ventures, a Toronto-based firm. The new funding will help Pixxel to accelerate the production of the world’s highest resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation that will help to...
Cyprus National Day
On this day, people rest and prepare festive feasts to enjoy dishes like Meze, souvla, or Kleftiko. Schools organise events to commemorate the history of the nation and its heroes.
Two female friends’ startup reignites reading culture
Kamila Rahim Habib and Erum Sultan aim to reignite book reading, a fading culture in Pakistan. The duo based in Karachi started a small startup serving bookworms via multiple membership tiers. The digital venture offers a wide range of literary works of both local and...