Commonwealth News
Denis O’Brien hails sale of ‘cracking’ Pacific business to Telstra
Australian telco Telstra agrees to acquire telecom Digicel Pacific for $1.6 billion of which $1.33 billion funds will be backed by the Australian government. Digicel owner and chairman Denis O’Brien said the deal comes with a “lot of growth” potential in the Pacific...
Women inclusion vital to 100% electrification in Rwanda – Minister
According to Rwanda's Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, Rwanda aims to achieve 100% electricity access by 2030, and increasing the participation and role of women in the renewable energy sector is vital to achieving this goal. Women participation in the...
Bangladesh pitches for climate-sensitive growth
Ahead of the UN climate talks, Bangladesh pitches for sustainable growth and getting ready for a deeper energy transition. However, the experts think it will only be possible with the right financial resources that are needed to be directed towards better...
Angam Day
26 October is Angam Day on the breathtaking island of Nauru in Micronesia! Angam means celebration, hope or homecoming in Dorerin Naoero.
Cryptocurrency ownership in Nigeria, Malaysia highest in the world: report
Nigeria internet users top the world with cryptocurrency ownership according to a survey by firm Finder. The data was collected from about 41,000 individuals across 22 countries to measure the growth and adoption of crypto assets. Malaysia and Australia were next with...
Kenya Women Billionaires: The story of Catherine Nyongesa
Meet Dr Catherine Nyongesa, the first female radiation oncologist in Kenya. In 2010, after realising a major gap in the health facilities provided to cancer patients in the country, Nyongesa started her journey with the opening of the Texas Cancer Centre, in Kenya....