Commonwealth News

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...

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 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...

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...

Malaysia has announced strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions to support its special economic zone in Johor, bordering Singapore. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed the initiative during the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone dialogue. The...

Goldfinch Holdings (UK) and Digital Genesis Fund (Luxembourg) have announced a groundbreaking partnership at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, launching a USD 20 million fund to revolutionise media production through Web3 technologies. The initiative, unveiled at the...