Commonwealth News
Namibia is poised to become the renewable energy hub of Africa
Oct 4, 2021
According to Namibia’s President, Hage G. Geingob, the country is poised to tackle climate change by establishing a green and blue economy. The country crafted its own green economic recovery plan and is on the course to become the renewable energy hub of Africa under...
Commonwealth Secretary-General to attend UNCTAD15 Conference in Barbados to urge for rapid action against multiple global crises
Oct 4, 2021
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC to attend the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s UNCTAD15 in Barbados. The conference will have international policy discussions and decisions to support small and vulnerable states work...
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...