Commonwealth News
Project Giant: Nigeria’s CBDC set for pilot rollout on Independence Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to roll out its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. The launch is likely to happen on the country’s 61st Independence Day celebration on Oct. 1 with a tiered AML/KYC regime for the eNaira. The technology partner for...
Botswana, Cameroon and Eswatini to compete in their first ICC Women’s event
Botswana, Cameroon and Eswatini to compete in an ICC women’s event for the very first time, as the Africa Qualifier to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will begin in Gaborone from 9 to 19 September. Read the original article here:...
Event: Launch of the 1st Self-Paced E-learning course on Digital Infrastructure and the Digital Divide
Webinar: The Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda Physical Connectivity Cluster (PCC) under the leadership of The Gambia, has developed its first-ever e-learning course on Digital Infrastructure and the Digital Divide. September 21 event will provide insights of the...
Eswatini holds an inaugural virtual national health research conference
The Kingdom of Eswatini successfully hosts an inaugural virtual national health research conference under the theme “COVID-19, an emergency and evolving Global Public Health threat; the Role of Research”. The aim of the conference was to ponder and review numerous...
Central London has a strong August, Vanuatu’s popularity could explode with real estate passport, and more
Central London's prime property market is back in vogue and seemingly unaffected by the looming end of a significant transfer tax break, according to a data released. For investors, Vanuatu is also becoming one popular destination due to its low taxation and low...
South Africa’s Shoprite chalks up 20% annual profit rise
One of Africa's biggest retailers, Shoprite, delivered a 20.3% rise in annual earnings despite lockdown and restrictions. According to the company it is hoping to sell its assets in Madagascar and Uganda this financial year. Read the original article here:...