Commonwealth News
BCCI announces cash reward of Rs 131 crore for India’s T20 World Cup winning squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced a cash award of Rs 131 crore for the Indian cricket team after their historic triumph at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India beat New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium,...
Commonwealth citizens to benefit from stronger legal protections
At their recent meeting in Nadi, Fiji, Commonwealth Law Ministers committed to enhanced legal protections amid rising democratic, economic, and climate challenges. They adopted the Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation as a key framework. The...
Mauritius tops Africa in equity financing as deals hit $1.25 billion
Mauritius has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s top private equity destination in the first nine months of 2025. The island nation attracted $1.25 billion across just six deals, a remarkable 311% surge year-on-year. Nigeria recorded $987.5 million only from 45...
Commonwealth conference upholds youth work as a catalyst for social change
The 5th Global Youth Work Conference (GYWC2025), held for the first time in Asia, ended on a high note as over 220 youth workers, government officials, ministers, and young leaders from across the Commonwealth committed to elevating youth work into a formally...
Mauritian startup Black Swan wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Mauritius-based FinTech startup Black Swan emerged as the winner of the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) during a vibrant Grand Finale held at Innovation City in Cape Town. Organised by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and powered by...
Indian city of Ahmedabad to stage 2030 Commonwealth Games
Ahmedabad, India, has been officially selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary of the sporting event. The decision was confirmed at Wednesday's Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. This will be India's second time hosting the...