Commonwealth News
African School of Economics launches 5G mobile technology spaces for distributed learning and remote work
The African School of Economics (ASE) has teamed up with partner universities in Africa and Finland to unveil the first 5G Mokki Tech Space in Africa. This network comprises immersive digital learning and remote workspaces. This new type of trans-continental tech...
TOGO: A dam will supply 500 000 people with drinking water in Sarakawa
Nigeria's construction and civil engineering company, Hitech Construction plans to build a future water reservoir in the Sarakawa locality in Togo. The project, as announced by the Togolese government aims to improve access to water for the inhabitants of the area and...
CARICOM Competition Commission and Commonwealth launch a new course for Consumer Protection Authorities in the Caribbean
CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) partners with the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Connectivity Agenda Section to launch its first-ever online consumer protection course. It is designed to support consumer protection officials in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy...
India to chair Commonwealth working group on reform of financial architecture
At the High-Level Working Group Meeting of Commonwealth Finance Ministers, finance ministers from multiple Commonwealth nations advocated for a thorough revamp of the global financial framework to enhance the accessibility of development financing for vulnerable...
Indian startup PredOmix develops AI-based blood test to detect 32 cancers
Indian startup PredOmix develops an AI-powered blood test that can identify approximately 32 types of cancer in men and women with about 98 per cent accuracy. Based on OncoVeryx-F, a patented technology developed by the company, employs a combination of metabolomics...
Coca-Cola India buys 15% stake in food delivery startup Thrive
Coca-Cola India is investing in Thrive, marking FMCG's first startup investment in India. Thrive is all set to challenge Zomato and Swiggy's duopoly in the food-ordering business. The startup is currently raising capital at a pre-money valuation of INR 104.68 crore,...