Commonwealth News
Barbadian company among 15 Commonwealth innovators awarded for work on sustainability
A Barbadian company, Red Diamond Compost Inc, is among 15 individuals and groups that have been awarded for making a major impact on communities, countries and regions of the Commonwealth, with their innovative solutions. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia...
Rwanda: Zim, Rwanda Trade, Investment Conference Begins
Rwanda - Zimbabwe Trade and Investment Conference begins to unlock trade and investment opportunities in the continent and create direct links with the businesses in the two countries. More than 90 Zimbabwean businesses will join together with Government ministries...
Rwanda, Zimbabwe sign five pacts to boost trade
At the trade and investment conference, Rwanda and Zimbabwe strengthen their bilateral ties with the signature of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in various fields. The agreements were made in ICT and e-governance, environment and climate...
Blog: How one young scientist is tackling plastic pollution in The Bahamas
Kristal Ambrose, founder of The Bahamas Plastic Movement is an enthusiastic young islander who has been driving awareness of marine debris for over a decade. She educates local people about plastic pollution through youth camps using arts and data science to encourage...
How Khothalang became the fastest girl in Lesotho
Khothalang Leuta qualifies to represent Lesotho at the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship Finals. Leuta trains on a pump track in her village of Roma built as part of Velosolutions Pump for Peace programmes in 2017. Traditionally local girls don't participate in...
Pakistani digital banking Fintech Tag acquires $12m via round led by Liberty City Ventures
Pakistan's virtual banking fintech startup Tag raises more than $12 million in the capital as a part of one of the largest seed rounds in Southeast Asia. According to Talal Gondal, Co-founder and CEO at Tag they are “trying to become both Revolut and Paytm in...