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Smriti Mandhana shatters Virat Kohli’s record to score fastest century in ODI for India
Indian cricket sensation Smriti Mandhana has etched her name in history by scoring the fastest ODI century by an Indian, surpassing cricket legend Virat Kohli’s previous record. Mandhana reached her hundred in just 50 balls during a match against Australia, eclipsing Kohli’s 53-ball century against the same opposition in 2013.
The explosive innings also marks the second-fastest century in women’s cricket history, falling just short of Meg Lanning’s 45-ball record set against New Zealand in 2012. This remarkable achievement adds to Mandhana’s impressive career statistics, bringing her ODI century count to 13. She now stands within striking distance of Lanning’s all-time women’s record of 15 centuries.
Read the original article here: https://www.connectedtoindia.com/smriti-mandhana-shatters-virat-kohlis-record-to-score-fastest-century-in-odi-for-india/#google_vignette
Basketball Africa League and Afreximbank expand multi-year collaboration to empower young professionals in Africa
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced an enhanced partnership aimed at developing young basketball talent and supporting Africa’s creative industries. The announcement came during the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algeria.
The expanded collaboration introduces “BAL Advance: Next Play,” set to launch in 2026, which will provide BAL players and coaches with business workshops and networking opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills. This initiative builds upon the existing BAL Advance program, which focuses on financial literacy and leadership development.
Additionally, the partnership will support BAL Future Pros, a program designed to nurture early-career talent in Africa’s sports industry. Applications for this program will be available in September through NBA Careers and BAL websites.
Read the original article here: https://bal.africa-newsroom.com/press/basketball-africa-league-and-afreximbank-expand-multiyear-collaboration-to-empower-young-professionals-in-africa?lang=en
Commonwealth Chamber explores strategic growth with Mohan Energy
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce’s Ankita Yadav recently held promising discussions with Srinivas Prasad, representing the renowned Mohan Energy Corporation (MEC), a leading player in turnkey power sector projects.
MEC, known for its impressive track record of 100% project completion rate, has established a strong presence across more than 30 African nations and various Southeast Asian countries. The company has successfully executed projects in collaboration with foreign governments, multilateral funding agencies, UN organisations, and corporate entities.
As part of the prestigious Mohan Group, established in 1974, MEC benefits from a legacy of four decades of international operations spanning Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia. The Group, headquartered in New Delhi, maintains an extensive network of overseas offices and associates across multiple African nations, including Ghana, Mozambique, Zambia, Gambia, and Togo.
The meeting marks a significant step toward potential future collaborations and business opportunities between the Commonwealth Chamber and the energy sector giant.
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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
Join us for an insightful webinar as we explore the power of accessibility and inclusion with Simon Sansome, founder of the Snowball Community app.
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.