Commonwealth News
Eid-ul-Adha
Jun 27, 2023
Eid-ul-Adha is a time of joy, gratitude, and reflection for Muslims. It is an occasion to strengthen family bonds, engage in acts of charity, and express gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them. Families and friends come together to share festive meals,...
Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce joins fintech discussion with Minister of ICT and Innovation
Jun 26, 2023
At the recent Inclusive FinTech Forum held at Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce joined fintech discussions with Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire. The event witnessed global policymakers, entrepreneurs,...
Democracy Day Nigeria
Jun 12, 2023
Previously, this holiday was celebrated on May 29th, but in 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the amendment of the Public Holiday Act, which declared June 12th as the new Democracy Day. The day is typically marked with various activities and ceremonies,...
FIFA President reveals major Women’s World Cup ticket milestone
Jun 9, 2023
The upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is set to make history as the most widely attended standalone women's sporting event ever. Surpassing the ticket sales of the previous tournament held in France in 2019, over 1 million tickets have...
National Heroes Day Uganda
Jun 9, 2023
This day provides an opportunity for the nation to reflect upon and pay tribute to those individuals who have played pivotal roles in shaping Uganda's history and identity. The day is marked by various commemorative events and activities across the country. These may...
India: IIT-Madras-incubated space startup to launch world’s 1st multi-sensor earth observation satellite
Jun 8, 2023
GalaxEye, a space-tech startup incubated at IIT-Madras, is on a groundbreaking mission to develop the world's inaugural multi-sensor earth observation satellite. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of a visible spectrum camera, GalaxEye's innovative satellite will...