Commonwealth News
Shruti Vora rewrites history books to become first Indian to win 3-star Grand Prix event
Jun 14, 2024
Shruti Vora made history as the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix event in Lipica, Slovenia, scoring 67.761 points. She surpassed competitors Tatiana Antonenco of Moldova and Juliane Jerich of Austria. Shruti expressed immense satisfaction with her...
Puja Tomar creates history, becomes first Indian to win a bout in UFC
Jun 13, 2024
Puja Tomar, from Uttar Pradesh, India, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first-ever Indian to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Her victory came at UFC Louisville 2024, where she defeated Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos in a closely...
Digital Earth Africa announces major advancement in the observation and monitoring of Africa’s waterbodies
Jun 13, 2024
Digital Earth Africa has introduced a groundbreaking Waterbodies Monitoring Service, tailored for the African continent. It offers a free platform for accessing satellite imagery specific to Africa. This enables governments, industries, and decision-makers to track...
Legal & General shares drop on $250 million buyback, merger of investment units
Jun 12, 2024
Legal & General (L&G), a prominent British life insurer, has revealed plans for a £200 million share buyback and a merger of its investment units, aiming to enhance returns. Despite these moves, the announcement left investors wanting more. L&G intends to...
Afreximbank disburses $40 million to support Fidelity Bank’s acquisition of Union Bank UK
Jun 12, 2024
Afreximbank, a leading financial institution in Africa, has provided Fidelity Bank Nigeria with a $40 million investment to support its expansion. Fidelity Bank used the funds to acquire and recapitalise Union Bank UK, strengthening its presence internationally. With...
Fiji prime minister, 75, takes bronze in shot put competition, hopes to ‘inspire’ youth
Jun 11, 2024
Fiji's 75-year-old Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, showcased his athletic prowess by winning a bronze medal in shot put at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Fiji. Despite facing stiff competition from Australian rivals, Rabuka managed to hurl the weighty ball...