Commonwealth News
India Independence Day
On the historic morning of August 15, 1947, the Indian national flag was raised for the first time, and Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, delivered his iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech, declaring the birth of a new nation. Across the...
Pakistan Independence Day
On this historic day, Pakistan's flag was raised for the first time, and the country's national anthem was played, signifying the birth of a new nation. Nationwide, the day is marked by flag-raising ceremonies, military parades, cultural performances, and fireworks...
Jamaica Independence Day
For this day, festivities include grand parades in Kingston featuring vibrant displays of the national colors, cultural performances showcasing reggae and traditional dance, and the Jamaica Independence Festival with contests and concerts. Communities across the...
Law Commission of England and Wales suggests new property classification for crypto assets
The Law Commission of England and Wales has proposed a new legal classification for crypto assets, recommending they be recognised as a distinct form of personal property. The current legal framework categorises personal property into tangible and intangible and does...
South Africa’s Nedbank half-year profit up on non-interest revenue growth
Nedbank Group, a leading South African financial services provider, has reported strong financial results for the first half of 2023. The bank announced an 8% increase in headline earnings, reaching 7.9 billion rand ($427.2 million) compared to 7.3 billion rand in the...
Cindy Ngamba makes history as first refugee to secure Olympic medal, reaches boxing semi-finals
Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba, a Cameroon-born, UK-based boxer representing the Refugee Olympic Team, has etched her name in Olympic history at Paris 2024.She became the first athlete from the Refugee Olympic Team to secure an Olympic medal when she triumphed over...