Commonwealth News
Seychelles rupee is ‘among best performing currencies’ against the dollar in Africa
Oct 4, 2021
Seychelles rupee is among the top performing currencies against the dollar in Africa, according to a financial news outlet. With the robust return of tourism activity, Seychelles' floating exchange rate regime will reduce the price of imports, and imported goods,...
Lesotho Independence Day
Oct 3, 2021
On Lesotho Independence Day, cultural celebrations are held throughout the day with traditional songs and dances. Many citizens take to the streets, colourfully dressed, representing their local areas. There is also a major event attended by the King, the royal...
50% of Africans invest in crypto to pay for their children’s education: Survey
Oct 3, 2021
According to a London-based company – Luno – survey, crypto owners from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa deal with cryptocurrencies so they can provide a better future for their children. Luno’s General Manager for Africa described the situation in the continent as a...
Malawi’s small and medium enterprises resolve to form one body
Oct 2, 2021
During an interface meeting, consisting of representatives from institutions like the National Association of Business Women (NABW) and chamber of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) from all three regions of Malawi, delegates agreed to establish one body that...
Zambia to export over 1 mln tonnes maize after bumper harvest
Oct 1, 2021
Zambia to export over 1 million tonnes of white maize in a bid to stimulate private sector involvement and boost trade in agricultural commodities, according to a statement by Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri. The maize production rose 7% to 3.62 million tonnes in...
Event: Making it Count, the Value of Commonwealth Data
Oct 1, 2021
The Commonwealth Secretariat to host a UN World Data Forum local meet-up and discuss the importance of data for sustainable development. The Forum, which takes place 3-6 October, is designed to intensify and build pathways between the United Nations and data...