Commonwealth News
Commonwealth empowers female entrepreneurs through training programme in Pakistan
In collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat, more than 200 women completed Women Economic Entrepreneurship Training (WEET) programme in Karachi, Pakistan. The training course gave valuable insights into the business world and empowered women with the skills to...
Ugandan pupil wins Commonwealth essay writing competition
Ethan Charles Mufuma, 13-year-old, a pupil at Namilyango Junior Boys School in Mukono District wins the 2021 Junior Queen’s Commonwealth essay writing competition (QCEC). Ethan is the first Ugandan and African child to win the prestigious competition which is the...
Cayman now full member of Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation
The Cayman Islands, in a virtual ceremony, has been inducted as a full sector member of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO). The CTO is the oldest and largest Commonwealth membership organisation in the field of information and communication...
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...