Oct 25, 2023 | Commonwealth News
If you represent a public or private sector institution in a Commonwealth country and have plans for a peer-to-peer learning program, consider applying for the Connectivity Agenda’s Cross-Regional Connectivity Grants Program. This initiative supports Commonwealth...
Oct 24, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The former colony of Northern Rhodesia, previously part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland since 1953, marked this historic event with a ceremony at the Independence Stadium in the capital, Lusaka. At present, Lusaka hosts the headquarters of 15 African...
Oct 24, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In some regions, Dussehra also marks the end of the Ramlila performances, a series of plays and musicals depicting the life of Lord Rama, culminating in the reenactment of Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana. In summary, Dussehra is the culmination of...
Oct 20, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Cameroonian fintech startup Koree clinched the top prize of US$50,000 in cash at the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge, a competition organized each year by the pan-African bank Ecobank Group. The challenge aims to bolster innovative startups by offering cash prizes...
Oct 20, 2023 | Commonwealth News
On this day, Kenyans come together to commemorate the efforts of freedom fighters, leaders, and ordinary citizens who fought for the country’s freedom and democracy. Various events and activities, including parades, cultural performances, and ceremonies, take...
Oct 19, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Adtran revealed that CSquared has deployed its FSP 3000 open optical transport technology to deliver high-speed broadband services to Togo. CSquared’s mission to establish fast and reliable connectivity across Africa takes a significant step forward with this...
Oct 19, 2023 | Commonwealth News
GITEX Global 2023, a global tech stage where innovative ideas thrive, announced a strategic collaboration in IT between Pakistan’s Caretaker Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Dr Umar Saif, and the UAE’s Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work...
Oct 18, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In a recent development, the governments of Ghana and South Africa signed an agreement to introduce a visa waiver regime for ordinary passport holders. According to the information provided by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the...
Oct 10, 2023 | Commonwealth News
On this day, Kenyan citizens are encouraged to participate in various community service activities, such as cleaning public spaces, planting trees, visiting hospitals and orphanages, and engaging in other acts of volunteerism. The day aims to foster a sense of...