Commonwealth News
India emerges as top contender to host 2030 Commonwealth Games after major setback to Canada’s bid
Jun 27, 2025
India's aspirations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games have received a significant boost after the Canadian province of Ontario withdrew support for the country's joint bid. Ontario's exit, citing spiraling costs and minimal long-term gains, has left Canada's...
New Zealand’s ‘golden visa’ scheme lures investors
Jun 26, 2025
New Zealand reports a significant increase in applications for its reformed foreign investor migrant visa, as the center-right government looks to attract more high-net-worth individuals to the country and stimulate economic growth. In April, the government relaxed...
SA Deputy President to attend Mozambique anniversary celebrations
Jun 25, 2025
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will represent President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa at the 50th national independence anniversary celebrations of Mozambique. The celebrations are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at Machava...
SA helps neighbouring Mozambique boosts rhino populations with recent translocation
Jun 24, 2025
In a significant conservation effort, 10 critically endangered black rhinos have been translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. This latest relocation aims to establish the first viable founder population of black rhinos in the park, which...
African and Caribbean leaders to headline Afreximbank’s 32nd annual meetings in Abuja, Nigeria
Jun 23, 2025
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, Nigeria, from June 25-27, 2025, bringing together influential leaders from Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond under the theme "Building the Future on Decades of...
Malaysia rolls out innovation lab for climate finance solutions
Jun 20, 2025
Malaysia has introduced the Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL), a new initiative designed to accelerate the development of innovative climate finance solutions. The platform, launched by the Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) and managed by Bank Pembangunan...