Commonwealth News
NBA appoints Rwandan Clare Akamanzi as CEO of NBA Africa
Dec 28, 2023
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the appointment of Clare Akamanzi as the new CEO of NBA Africa. This strategic decision highlights the NBA's commitment to expanding its presence across the African continent. Akamanzi is an accomplished business...
A paralysed entrepreneur has created one of the UK’s most popular apps for the disabled community
Dec 27, 2023
A paralysed British entrepreneur has won a prestigious business award for creating one of the UK's most popular app rating venues for accessibility after being inspired by an embarrassing experience in a Spanish restaurant. 41-year-old Simon Sansome was left paralysed...
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce: News Retrospective 2023
Dec 27, 2023
In the past year, our #Commonwealth family has seen incredible growth and innovation across industries. From Jamaica's new tech hub to Rwanda's booming manufacturing sector - countries are thriving! 🚀 Join us as we recap positive news from 12 countries representing...
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2023
The Christmas season begins in late November or early December with the start of Advent, a period of preparation for Christmas Day. Traditions like decorating Christmas trees, singing carols, attending church services, and waiting for Santa Claus are hallmarks of the...
BioNTech aims to start mRNA vaccine output in Rwanda in 2025
Dec 20, 2023
In 2022, BioNTech laid out a plan to enable African countries to produce its Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine under the company's supervision. The goal is to promote vaccine equity and self-reliance for the region. Currently, Africa relies on imports for 99% of its vaccine...
Eswatini concludes evaluation of its national phytosanitary system to better protect plant health
Dec 20, 2023
The Eswatini National Plant Health Inspection Services (NaPHIS), in collaboration with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and other partners, concluded a seven-month assessment of Eswatini's phytosanitary system. The partners included the...