Commonwealth News
How satellite technologies can aid Fiji, other Pacific Island nations to build climate resilience
Sep 23, 2021
To improve evidence-based decision making in disaster management and response, boost climate resilience and improve access to climate finance the UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme (IPP) CommonSensing will support Fiji, the Solomon Islands and...
Tanzania-Uganda Pipeline Agreement ‘A Boon for All’
Sep 23, 2021
Tanzania and Uganda's private sector partnership agree on issues that need addressing for the growth of local businesses in a meeting. Discussions were held on issues related to border and work permits, red tape and ways of funding local entrepreneurs. Quick access to...
Seychelles examines ways for visitors to minimise carbon footprint at ‘green’ symposium
Sep 23, 2021
Seychelles, during a "Green Recovery of Tourism" symposium organised by the British High Commission in partnership with the local ministries of tourism and environment, examined challenges to help visitors minimise their carbon footprint while staying in the island...
Brunei receives PPE contribution, test kits from Australia
Sep 23, 2021
Brunei Darussalam receives personal protective equipment (PPE) and RT-PCR COVID-19 test kits from the Government of Australia to mark the support for the Sultanate’s COVID-19 response. Australia has been actively involved in providing substantial assistance to the...
MSMEs to get more funding
Sep 23, 2021
Barbados' small business operators and the rest of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to have up to $25,000 funding to improve their operations. Further, the Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency, Deodat Maharaj, announced that it would be...
Mkango commences geotechnical drilling and pitting program at Songwe Hill Rare Earths project in Malawi
Sep 23, 2021
Mkango Resources Ltd announces to commence a major geotechnical test work program at the Songwe Hill Rare Earths development project with leading Malawian geotechnical engineering firm, Geoconsult Limited, and Zutari Limited, a geotechnical engineering firm which is...