Commonwealth News
Nigeria’s solar workforce can help the world to net zero
Oct 18, 2021
According to Gabe-Oji, chief technology officer for Abuja-based installer Green Energy Spectrum and a renewable energy physicist, to reach the net-zero goal by mid-century, Nigerians already have a base of skilled PV engineers who could work worldwide but they need to...
Dussehra
Oct 15, 2021
Dussehra or Vijaydashmi signals the end of the 10-day long festivities of Durga Puja. It is a day celebrating the victory of good over evil. On this auspicious occasion, the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water.
Commonwealth launches voluntary information and price sharing database
Oct 15, 2021
Commonwealth Secretariat launches Voluntary Information and Price-Sharing database (VIPSD) to increase equitable access to essential medicines, health supplies and pharmaceutical procurement data. It will be voluntary information for Commonwealth countries and...
Kenyan farmers tap apps to ride out Covid-19 and climate storm
Oct 13, 2021
Kenyan farmers are using digital technology to access farming inputs, weather reports and financing. In Africa, according to the experts, agri-tech apps - like DigiFarm and Twiga are increasingly becoming popular and playing a crucial role in supporting small-scale...
WB prepares to inject US$40m in Gambia’s agriculture
Oct 12, 2021
The Gambia and World Bank to fund Gambia Inclusive and Resilience Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV) with about $40 million. The minister for Agriculture Hon. Amie Fabureh in a virtual statement recognised the importance of the agricultural sector and...
Klasha expands to Ghana to facilitate cross-border payments
Oct 12, 2021
Klasha, a San Francisco and Lagos-based international online payments company expands to Ghana. According to Jess Anuna, CEO of Klasha, ‘our solution will simplify the process, removing payment and last-mile delivery barriers.’ The company also has a multi-currency...