Commonwealth News
Cassava Technologies and Mitsui to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
Dec 15, 2021
Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology leader, announces to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui), one of Japan’s largest global conglomerates. Mitsui with its extensive experience and global network will help in...
ADB aid to boost energy access on Vanuatu islands
Dec 15, 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) increases its funding for the Vanuatu Energy Access Project with a $6 million grant in order to help the island expand its energy generation and distribution capacity. To ensure energy affordability and sustainability for local...
Malta Startup Festival boosts budding entrepreneurs
Dec 15, 2021
To boost budding entrepreneurs, Malta Enterprise organised a three-day Startup Festival on the themes of Innovation, Digitalisation and Sustainability, which was held at the Kordin Business Incubation Centre (KBIC). The activity served as a platform for the launch of...
Payments firm Nuvei launches crypto-friendly debit cards with Visa
Dec 14, 2021
E-payments technology firm Nuvei will team up with Visa to roll out crypto-friendly debit cards to its partners across the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom. Nuvei will utilise its crypto fintech subsidiary Simplex for the process that was purchased in...
Grant Thornton Malta awarded for ‘Excellence in the Promotion of Women in Business’
Dec 14, 2021
Grant Thornton Malta, a leading tax, audit and advisory firm receives HSBC Malta Businesswoman of the Year Awards for ‘Excellence in the Promotion of Women in Business 2020’. The other recipients were Claire Pisani for Malta Businesswoman of the Year, Krystle Penza...
St Lucia announces “Vaxxed Mas” Carnival 2022
Dec 14, 2021
The government of St Lucia announces hosting of ‘The Vaxxed Mas’, Carnival 2022, but only vaccinated revellers, patrons, support staff and service providers will be allowed. The Carnival season brings thousands of visitors to the island as it is an important part of...