Commonwealth News
The Africa CEO Forum unveils the agenda of its digital edition
The Africa CEO Forum announces to host a special digital edition from 28-30 September 2021, focused on the central theme: “A new world coming: How can Africa and its private sector navigate the change?” Over 50 speakers will lead the discussion on Africa’s future...
Indian shooters Manish Narwal wins gold and Singhraj Adana wins silver
India’s Manish Narwal wins gold and Singhraj Adana wins silver medal in men's P4 mixed 50m pistol SH1 event at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Indian shooters have claimed a haul of 5 medals, including 2 gold, in the ongoing Games.
Haider Ali wins first-ever gold for Pakistan
Pakistan's Haider Ali makes history by winning the first-ever gold in the discus throw event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The 36-year-old athlete achieved a 55.26m throw in his fifth attempt out of a total of six to score the best distance.
Commonwealth Countdown to COP26 – The Maldives
Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) launches Commonwealth Countdown to COP26 campaign that will be showcasing innovative green initiatives across Commonwealth member network. Maldivians’ traditional method of tuna fishing is one of them. The “pole...
UK and Australia agree to share vaccines to tackle global pandemic
The UK to share 4 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to Australia as part of an exchange deal, with the first batch of 292,000 doses due to be shipped shortly. Australia will return the same volume before the end of the year. Read the original...
CDC Group to invest up to $1 billion in climate finance in India
CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, plans to invest up to $1 billion in climate finance in India. The commitment will provide financial capital to climate mitigating projects and businesses over the next five years. CDC has...