Commonwealth News
Bangladesh Independence Day
In honour of the Bangladesh Independence Day celebration, patriotic songs and special programmes are aired on TV and radio stations. A special thirty-one gun salute ceremony takes place in the morning and is broadcasted across the nation.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli invests in startup Rage Coffee
Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli invests in Delhi-based packaged coffee products maker Rage Coffee in an undisclosed amount. According to Kohli, there is "tremendous potential for the brand to become one of the most iconic coffee companies of our time."...
Cypher Capital announces $100 Mn blockchain fund; sets aside $40 Mn for Indian startups
Cypher Capital, an investment management firm announces the launch of a global $100 Mn blockchain-focused fund. Of this, about 40% of the funds will target the emerging blockchain and crypto startups in India. The investments will be in related domains like DeFi,...
Grenada gearing up for August Carnival amidst worrying concerns
Grenada plans to host “the Caribbean’s biggest summer festival in August” even after Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell warnings. PM has urged Grenadians to follow the policies and keep track of the spread of the virus COVID-19. According to him, Spicemas Corporation...
Commonwealth Games 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay finishes epic journey of Australia
The Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay completes its visit to Australia where over 50 Australian baton bearers rekindled memories of representing their country. The baton will now head to the Americas where the first port of call will be in Belize. Read the...
Africa Investment Forum Virtual boardrooms attract $32.8 billion in investment interest
The Africa Investment Forum's three-day virtual boardroom draws $32.8 billion in investment interest in bankable projects. According to the African Development Bank Group President, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, about 500 project sponsors, investors, deal brokers and...