Commonwealth News
Ghana Independence Day
On March 6th, schools and businesses close across Ghana so citizens can fully participate in lively Independence Day celebrations. Major cities feature parades and carnivals filled with traditional music and national pride. Military members and children march...
WTTC sustainability initiative signs up 1,700 hotels
More than 1,700 hotels across 70 countries have signed up for the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ initiative. The independent global sustainability verification program enables hotels to follow a 12-step plan focused on...
Uganda: ICT Ministry given three-month deadline to table Copyright Bill
The Parliament of Uganda has directed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, to introduce amendments to the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act by May 2024. The proposed amendments relate to Caller Ring Back Tones (CRBTs) charges by...
Tanzania to host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting
The United Republic of Tanzania is gearing up to host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Zanzibar on March 4, 2024, according to a statement from the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC. Held biennially, this significant gathering...
Kenya launches ambitious plan to end ‘Triple Threat’ by 2027
Kenya introduces a groundbreaking Commitment Plan designed to eliminate the 'Triple Threat' of new HIV infections, gender-based violence (GBV), and teenage pregnancy over the next three years. Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula made this significant...
Ghana and Zambia to boost cooperation, trade and investment
In a significant diplomatic move, Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey's visit to Lusaka has laid the foundation for enhanced cooperation between Ghana and Zambia. The Foreign Minister was warmly received by President Hakainde Hichilema, and their discussions emphasized...