Commonwealth News
Pakistan issues first Blockchain Computing License in digital push
Pakistan has taken a significant step in its digital transformation by awarding its first Blockchain-based High Performance Computing (HPC) license to Higgs Computing Limited's data centre. The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) issued the license with support...
Blockchain Group Expands Bitcoin Strategy With €63M Bond Issuance
The Blockchain Group has announced a €63 million convertible bond issuance to expand its Bitcoin holdings, joining the growing ranks of institutional investors betting on the cryptocurrency. The French technology company's bonds, denominated in Bitcoin and convertible...
King’s Baton Relay promoting 2026 Commonwealth Games wraps up BVI stop
The King's Baton Relay, promoting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, recently completed its British Virgin Islands leg at the Social Development Department's Senior Games, held at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. In a significant departure from tradition, this year's relay...
AFRICA-FX-Ghana and Uganda currencies could gain
African currencies are showing varied trends for the upcoming week. Ghana's cedi and Uganda's shilling are expected to strengthen, while Kenya's shilling and Zambia's kwacha may weaken. Nigeria's naira is forecast to remain stable. Ghana's cedi, currently trading at...
India’s Bajaj Auto to take control of KTM with $906 million debt deal
India's Bajaj Auto announced plans to take control of Austrian motorcycle maker KTM AG through an €800 million ($906.2 million) debt package. The deal marks a significant shift for Bajaj, transforming its role from a minority investor to a strategic leader in KTM's...
Rayno Nel wins 2025 World’s Strongest Man, becoming first champion from Africa
South African Rayno Nel has made history by becoming the first African champion and rookie winner since 1997 at the World's Strongest Man competition in Sacramento, California. In a dramatic finale, the 30-year-old former rugby player clinched victory by just half a...