Commonwealth News
Ratan Tata receives Australia’s highest civilian honour for his philanthropic activity
May 2, 2023
Ratan Tata, a renowned Indian business magnate and former chairman of the Tata Group, has been awarded the Order of Australia, the highest civilian honour in Australia. This recognition comes after Ratan Tata received numerous prestigious civilian awards in India,...
Eid-ul-Fitr
Apr 21, 2023
Eid Mubarak to all! Feasting is a big part of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, and families prepare special dishes and sweets to share with their loved ones. Some of the traditional dishes include biryani, samosas, and sheer khurma. On the day of Eid, Muslims put on their...
African School of Economics launches 5G mobile technology spaces for distributed learning and remote work
Apr 21, 2023
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
Apr 20, 2023
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
Apr 19, 2023
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
Apr 19, 2023
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...