Commonwealth News
Oct 3, 2021Lesotho Independence Day
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...
Oct 1, 2021Zambia to export over 1 mln tonnes maize after bumper harvest
Zambia to export over 1 million tonnes of white maize in a bid to stimulate private sector involvement and boost trade in agricultural commodities, according to a statement by Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri. The maize production rose 7% to 3.62 million tonnes in...
Oct 3, 202150% of Africans invest in crypto to pay for their children’s education: Survey
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...
Oct 1, 2021Event: Making it Count, the Value of Commonwealth Data
The Commonwealth Secretariat to host a UN World Data Forum local meet-up and discuss the importance of data for sustainable development. The Forum, which takes place 3-6 October, is designed to intensify and build pathways between the United Nations and data...
Oct 2, 2021Malawi’s small and medium enterprises resolve to form one body
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...
Sep 30, 2021Cyprus Independence Day
Happy Independence Day Cyprus! Families and friends watch parades and there are colourful firework displays on Independence Day.