Commonwealth News
Gambia Independence Day
Feb 18, 2024
It is a national public holiday marked with patriotic parades, cultural events, and speeches reaffirming Gambian sovereignty. The day is seen as an important commemoration of the Gambia's self-determination and a chance to reflect on national identity. Families and...
GIC buys 6% stake in Data Patterns
Feb 16, 2024
In a sequence of block deals, Florintree Capital Partners, led by Mathew Cyriac, has successfully divested its entire 10.71% stake in the listed company Data Patterns (India) Ltd, amounting to approximately Rs 1,100 crore. The Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC...
African Guarantee Fund and FSD Africa partner to boost SME Financing
Feb 16, 2024
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a frontrunner in advancing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) financing across Africa, has entered into a strategic Cooperation Agreement with FSD Africa, a trailblazing development agency dedicated to transforming Africa's...
Network Fintech OPC & Council of Global Startup launches hub in Faridpur, Bangladesh to accelerate support for local entrepreneurs and angel investors
Feb 15, 2024
Network Fintech OPC, in collaboration with the Council of Global Startup, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new hub in Faridpur, Bangladesh. This strategic move aims to bolster the support system for local entrepreneurs and angel investors, fostering innovation...
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports marks the 25-day countdown to the 13th African Games, Accra 2023
Feb 14, 2024
With just 25 days to go until the start of the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana is making final preparations to host the major continental sporting event. At a ceremony attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, officials highlighted the nation's readiness...
Commonwealth Secretary-General honoured with Global Africa Champion Award in Ghana
Feb 9, 2024
The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General, was honoured with the Global African Champion Award in recognition of her outstanding advocacy for prosperity across Africa. The prestigious award was presented by His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa...