Commonwealth News
Digital Earth Africa announces major advancement in the observation and monitoring of Africa’s waterbodies
Digital Earth Africa has introduced a groundbreaking Waterbodies Monitoring Service, tailored for the African continent. It offers a free platform for accessing satellite imagery specific to Africa. This enables governments, industries, and decision-makers to track...
Legal & General shares drop on $250 million buyback, merger of investment units
Legal & General (L&G), a prominent British life insurer, has revealed plans for a £200 million share buyback and a merger of its investment units, aiming to enhance returns. Despite these moves, the announcement left investors wanting more. L&G intends to...
Afreximbank disburses $40 million to support Fidelity Bank’s acquisition of Union Bank UK
Afreximbank, a leading financial institution in Africa, has provided Fidelity Bank Nigeria with a $40 million investment to support its expansion. Fidelity Bank used the funds to acquire and recapitalise Union Bank UK, strengthening its presence internationally. With...
Fiji prime minister, 75, takes bronze in shot put competition, hopes to ‘inspire’ youth
Fiji's 75-year-old Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, showcased his athletic prowess by winning a bronze medal in shot put at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Fiji. Despite facing stiff competition from Australian rivals, Rabuka managed to hurl the weighty ball...
YouTube prankster Fidias, 24, wins a seat in the European Parliament
In a surprising turn of events, 24-year-old Cypriot YouTube celebrity Fidias Panayiotou, known online as "Fidias," has been elected as an independent Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Cyprus. Panayiotou, who rose to fame through viral comedy videos and...
Investing in education for Solomon Islands
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, recently visited Mbokona Community High School in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to inaugurate a new science laboratory. The laboratory is part of Australia's contribution of SBD 29 million towards school infrastructure...