Commonwealth News
UK startup develops world’s first biodegradable plastic that can be recycled too
Mar 22, 2022
Polymateria, a UK-based technology startup finds a way to alter the properties of plastic to make it biodegradable and recyclable as well. This Imperial College, London, startup will be the first company in the world to offer such a solution without producing...
Drone tech startup AUS signs lease financing deal with Grip
Mar 21, 2022
Alternative investment platform Grip and Aarav Unmanned Systems (AUS) enters a deal that will allow retail investors to invest in the growing drone market in India. This first-of-its-kind deal will enable AUS to build new revenue streams with lease financing options...
Namibia Independence Day
Mar 21, 2022
On this day, Namibians hoist their national flag and sing the African Union and national anthem. The country is named after the Namib Desert, which is thought to be the world’s oldest desert.
India: Razorpay acquires payments tech start-up IZealiant Technologies
Mar 19, 2022
India's fintech unicorn, Razorpay announces to acquire Pune-based IZealiant Technologies, a startup that provides innovative payments solutions for banks. This will be Razorpay’s fifth acquisition and the company plans to achieve a $90 billion in Total Payment Volume...
Happy Holi
Mar 17, 2022
Holi is a celebration of good harvest and fertility of the land marked with colourful parades, folk songs, dances and relaxed fun. It is also celebrated in Guyana as 'Phagwah'. People will visit their families to greet and share delicacies prepared on the occasion.
30 Nigerian schools to participate in 2022 Commonwealth Scholarship Competition
Mar 16, 2022
As part of the Commonwealth Day celebration, about 30 tertiary institutions in Nigeria will compete in the Commonwealth scholarship award debate. Winners from six schools will get the opportunity to participate in the debate at the African level, then the winners...