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India’s women make history, outclass South Africa to claim first ODI World Cup crown
India’s women’s cricket team made history on November 2, 2025, by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup with a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa at Navi Mumbai’s Dr. DY Patil Stadium. India posted a strong total of 298/7, featuring a record-breaking 87 from Shafali Verma and a vital 58* from Deepti Sharma. Smriti Mandhana also contributed 45 runs and ended the tournament as the highest run-scorer in a single Women’s World Cup edition with 434 runs.
South Africa fought valiantly, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 101, but Deepti Sharma’s brilliant bowling haul of 5/39 and Shafali’s crucial 2 wickets ended their chase at 246 all out. This victory made India the fourth nation to win the Women’s ODI World Cup, joining Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Read the original article here: https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2025/Nov/02/indias-women-make-history-outclass-south-africa-to-claim-first-odi-world-cup-crown
Commonwealth ministers commit to unlocking finance amid economic uncertainty
Commonwealth Finance Ministers gathered recently to address mounting global economic challenges, including trade tensions, inflation, debt issues, and geopolitical divisions.
The annual Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting (CFMM), chaired by Malta’s Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, took place alongside the IMF and World Bank Group meetings. The forum served as a platform for member countries to share experiences and develop common strategies for economic resilience.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey emphasised the unprecedented challenges facing the global economy, noting particular concerns for small states and least developed countries. She highlighted member countries’ innovative approaches, including blue bonds for ocean conservation and the Commonwealth Meridian debt management system, now operational in 41 nations.
The meeting focused on building a more inclusive global financial architecture that considers both income levels and vulnerability to economic shocks. Ministers discussed ways to enable sustainable investment in development and climate resilience while avoiding unsustainable debt cycles.
The CFMM continues to serve as a vital forum where developed and developing Commonwealth nations can collaborate on shared economic priorities and strengthen their collective voice in international financial discussions.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-ministers-commit-unlocking-finance-amid-economic-uncertainty
Uganda launches inaugural tourism roadshow in Mauritius to promote gorilla trekking and adventure tourism
Uganda took an exciting step to enhance tourism ties with Mauritius by launching its first-ever tourism roadshow in Port Louis. The event, titled “From Paradise to The Pearl,” aims to attract affluent Mauritian tourists by showcasing Uganda’s unique travel experiences, including its rich natural biodiversity and world-renowned gorilla trekking.
Organised by the Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam as part of Uganda’s Economic and Commercial Diplomacy program, the two-day roadshow was held at the Hennessy Park Hotel. It sought to position Uganda as a premier leisure destination beyond Mauritius’s traditional luxury beach market by promoting Uganda’s safaris, cultural tourism, and adventure activities.
The roadshow featured immersive virtual reality experiences of iconic attractions such as Murchison Falls and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, allowing attendees to virtually explore Uganda’s landscapes and wildlife. Guests also enjoyed Ugandan coffee and local delicacies like the famous “rolex,” enhancing cultural engagement.
Read the original article here: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/uganda-launches-inaugural-tourism-roadshow-in-mauritius-to-promote-gorilla-trekking-and-adventure-tourism/
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Part 2: A Fireside Chat with Snowball Community Founder Simon Sansome | Webinar Recording
Explore the key issues of accessibility and inclusion faced by the estimated 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide. This past webinar, hosted by Julia Charlton, highlighted innovative solutions like the Snowball Community app.
Part 2: A Fireside Chat with Snowball Community Founder Simon Sansome
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Fireside Chat: A Surgeon’s Mission in Rwanda | Webinar Recording
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a special fireside chat featuring Dr. James Han Boon KONG, an esteemed surgeon with over four decades of experience.
Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2024/25
The Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22-2024/5 is a collaborative results framework publication drafted by the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is based on the principles of the Commonwealth Charter, the previous Strategic Plan (2017/18-2020/21), notes and recommendations from the Executive Committee and Board of Governors, internal and external documents such as the Forum of Small States, and mandates drafted during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings in the past decade.
Commonwealth Plasticity
The world can not recover from the impact of COVID-19 without an effective rules-based trading system that is both inclusive and sustainable. It will require members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to work in conjunction towards galvanizing multilateral trade to equip the Commonwealth states, as well as the rest of the world should they wish to partake, for any trade issues that may arise.
The Decentralised Commonwealth Dominance
Undoubtedly, trade is an essential element of sustainable economic development which has alleviated millions of individuals out of poverty worldwide. The importance of global trade to universal prosperity is showcased in the WTO’s membership which, over the 25 years since its establishment in the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, has increased to 164 members, including 50 Commonwealth states, collectively constituting 96 per cent of global GDP.
How the presence of untrustworthy websites leads to consumer distrust
Tajdin Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer at Daraz Bangladesh, on the future of e-commerce platforms in Bangladesh: “The presence of untrustworthy websites that lead to consumer distrust remains a major issue for us”
Digital Services Tax: An Uncertain Future
In the midst of a raging pandemic as well as in its aftermath, the world has been gripped by digitalisation. Most companies have now transformed into digital entities, and most have a digital presence in almost all parts of the world.
Barrister Rashna Imam on the factors preventing women from entering the legal profession in Bangladesh
Barrister Rashna Imam is an Oxford scholar, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (both Divisions), and the Managing Partner of Akhtar Imam & Associates. Before joining Akhtar Imam & Associates, Rashna gained expertise as a corporate associate at Baker & McKenzie (London Office) through advising global giants like Arcelor Mittal and Schneider Electric on M&A and post-acquisition integration.