Oct 28, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Legaltech startup Vakilsearch raises $10 million from Incorp India, a corporate solutions provider with a presence in South-East Asia. Vakilsearch is an online platform that offers support to small businesses and individuals for legal, tax, and compliance services.... 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Happy Independence Day, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines! Various festive events are organised annually in honour of this holiday beginning a few days before Independence Day. All enjoy free cultural exhibitions, fairs, food sales and attend church services, many wear... 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Australian telco Telstra agrees to acquire telecom Digicel Pacific for $1.6 billion of which $1.33 billion funds will be backed by the Australian government. Digicel owner and chairman Denis O’Brien said the deal comes with a “lot of growth” potential in the Pacific... 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
According to Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, Rwanda aims to achieve 100% electricity access by 2030, and increasing the participation and role of women in the renewable energy sector is vital to achieving this goal. Women participation in the... 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Ahead of the UN climate talks, Bangladesh pitches for sustainable growth and getting ready for a deeper energy transition. However, the experts think it will only be possible with the right financial resources that are needed to be directed towards better... 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
26 October is Angam Day on the breathtaking island of Nauru in Micronesia! Angam means celebration, hope or homecoming in Dorerin Naoero. 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Nigeria internet users top the world with cryptocurrency ownership according to a survey by firm Finder. The data was collected from about 41,000 individuals across 22 countries to measure the growth and adoption of crypto assets. Malaysia and Australia were next with... 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Meet Dr Catherine Nyongesa, the first female radiation oncologist in Kenya. In 2010, after realising a major gap in the health facilities provided to cancer patients in the country, Nyongesa started her journey with the opening of the Texas Cancer Centre, in Kenya.... 
Oct 26, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Rwanda government signs an agreement with German company BioNTech for its first end-to-end manufacturing of mRNA-based vaccines in Africa. BioNTech said the facility is expected to produce about 50 million doses per year, with the capacity likely to increase. Read the... 
Oct 24, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Happy Independence Day, Zambia! On October 24, 2021, the country celebrates its 57th anniversary of independence. For two days, celebrations and parades are held throughout Zambia and the capital city Lusaka.