Commonwealth News
Cameroon, Gabon, Uganda tackle biometric voter registers’ integrity, engagement
Three sub-Saharan African nations are preparing for and implementing biometric voter registration ahead of elections scheduled within the next year. In Cameroon, the electoral authority plans to improve the consistency of biometric data capture for the voter register...
Taranis acquires minority stake in Rougier Afrique International
Taranis, an investment and asset management firm, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 35% minority stake in Rougier Afrique International ("Rougier") from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction is part of a continuity-driven...
Maldives opens call for up to 150-MW solar project with storage
The Maldivian government has invited proposals for a substantial solar and battery storage facility with a capacity of up to 150 megawatts (MW), aimed at bolstering the nation's power infrastructure. According to the Expression of Interest (EOI) published on Sunday,...
Gemini joins Europe’s crypto race with Malta’s regulatory approval
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval from Malta's financial watchdog for an investment firm licence, marking a significant step towards its European expansion. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval positions Gemini to...
Bitcoin’s meme ICO going viral 24 hours before launch
Bitcoin Pepe is set to enhance the world of meme coins by introducing a layer 2 solution that integrates Solana's technology with the Bitcoin blockchain. The PEP-20 token standard will allow anyone to launch meme coins on Bitcoin. By reducing barriers to token...
India surpasses Australia, Malaysia to become third largest tourist market for Singapore
Singapore's tourism sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with Indian visitors ranking third amongst international arrivals, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Tourism receipts reached unprecedented levels, meeting the board's upper forecast...