Commonwealth News
Samoa to introduce workers cap for Australia and NZ labour schemes
Samoa has become the first country in the Pacific to put a cap on the number of workers taking part in Australia and New Zealand's labour mobility scheme. The new rules, which will come into force in mid-2024, will limit the number of Samoan workers in the program to...
Uganda: African Development Bank to lend more than $252 million to improve rural transport and facilitate regional integration
The African Development Bank Group approved $252.83 million in loans to fund road construction projects in Uganda. The financial package consists of $179.68 million from the African Development Bank and $73.15 million from the African Development Fund. The funding...
Ghana: Six new sports Stadia ready for commissioning – Vice President Bawumia reveals
The Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, announced that 6 out of 10 new sports stadiums being built by the government across the old regions are nearly complete. Bawumia shared this update during the 100-day countdown launch event for the upcoming 2023 African...
This startup is using AI to make motherhood easier for women
Product manager Padmini Janaki launched the fertility wellness platform Mind & Mom in 2021. The Chennai-based startup in India harnesses AI to revolutionize women's healthcare. Motivated by her upbringing with a single mother, Padmini believes parenthood should be...
Fintech company, Grey, unveils new look to support its global expansion strategy
Leading cross-border fintech firm Grey announced a significant global rebranding initiative with the unveiling of a fresh new logo and website design. The rebranding aligns with Grey's strategic plans to expand its international footprint in the global market. Through...
Macquarie debuts active ETF range in Australia
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has launched actively managed ETFs in Australia. The Macquarie Dynamic Bond Active ETF (MQDB), Macquarie Income Opportunities Active ETF (MQIO), and Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS) are now listed on the ASX,...