Commonwealth News
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...
Curacao becomes associate member of Caribbean Community
Curacao, the picturesque Dutch Caribbean island, has officially joined the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as its newest associate member. This milestone was announced during the opening ceremony of CARICOM's heads of government summit in Grenada. Curacao's inclusion...
Commonwealth Secretariat celebrates launch of The Gambia’s new digital trade and tourism platforms
The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, has launched a series of digital platforms aimed at enhancing the country's trade, tourism, and investment sectors. Unveiled at a recent event in Bijilo, this initiative includes the...
Manu Bhaker becomes first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Olympics edition
Manu Bhaker has made history at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win multiple medals in a single Olympic Games. On Tuesday, she clinched bronze in the 10m pistol mixed team event with partner Sarabjot Singh, defeating South Korea 16-10. This...