Commonwealth News
AfDB’s AFAWA partners for $50 million financing for Nigerian SMEs
The African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) programme is backing a new $50 million financing agreement to support women-led enterprises in Nigeria. Signed at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat on 5 December, the deal between...
World Bank approves US$47.7M to improve Gambia’s public sector
The World Bank has approved a $47.7 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for The Gambia's Public Administration Modernisation for Citizen-Centric Service Delivery (PAMP). The first five-year programme in The Gambia aims to strengthen the...
Ether’s 61% rally outperforms Bitcoin’s $100,000 record surge
Investors are betting on Ether to surpass its 2021 milestone, drawing attention away from Bitcoin's record-breaking rally over $100,000. Bloomberg data shows US-listed Ethereum ETFs saw a record $428 million daily inflow on Thursday, with Ether outperforming Bitcoin,...
Tanzania Republic Day
The importance of this day was magnified in 1964 when Tanganyika united with Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanzania. This unification brought together diverse cultures, traditions, and histories, creating a stronger, more united nation. Celebrations on this...
Antigua and Barbuda: V.C. Bird Day
Born into a working-class family in St. John's, Antigua, Vere Cornwall Bird Sr. emerged as a transformative figure in the nation's history through his dedication to trade unionism and public service. He began his career as a Salvation Army officer, showcasing an early...
Namibia’s cabinet approves upstream local content policy, marking a turning point for the industry
Namibia’s cabinet has approved the National Upstream Local Content Policy, a transformative measure to reduce dependence on foreign expertise and strengthen local capacity within the oil and gas sector. The policy seeks to foster economic sovereignty by integrating...