Sri Lanka Mission in Pretoria celebrates 76th Independence Day and 30th Anniversary of diplomatic relations

Feb 9, 2024 | Commonwealth News

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria commemorated the 76th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence on February 4, 2024, with members of the Sri Lankan community and other well-wishers at the High Commission. Approximately 200 Sri Lankans living in South...

Grenada Independence Day

Feb 7, 2024 | Commonwealth News

Independence Day is a momentous occasion for the nation, as it symbolizes the country’s ability to determine its own political, social, and economic destiny. The celebration typically includes various events, ceremonies, cultural performances, and activities...

Empowering Travel for All: A Fireside Chat with Snowball Community Founder Simon Sansome | Webinar Recording

Feb 5, 2024 | Events

Empowering Travel for All: A Fireside Chat with Snowball Community Founder Simon Sansome | Webinar Recording The webinar was a fireside chat with Simon Sansome, founder of Snowball Community, a global disability app that aims to make travel more inclusive. Simon...

The Ghana Story | Webinar Recording

Jan 29, 2024 | Events

The Ghana Story | Webinar Recording Delve into the captivating world of Ghana, a vibrant nation at the heart of West Africa that proffers a myriad of opportunities for investors, businesses and partners. Ghana welcomes foreign investment and business expansion with...

Navigating Bangladesh’s Entrepreneurial Landscapes | Webinar Recording

Jan 29, 2024 | Events

Navigating Bangladesh’s Entrepreneurial Landscapes | Webinar Recording Discover the thriving entrepreneurial landscape of Bangladesh through this insightful webinar, focusing on the aviation sector and digital startup ecosystem. Julia Charlton, chair of the...

India Republic Day

Jan 26, 2024 | Commonwealth News

On this day, a grand parade takes place in New Delhi and showcases India’s cultural diversity and military might. Republic Day honours the pledge of the Indian people to conduct their affairs within a democratic framework and uphold the founding principles of...

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen officially marries Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in lavish 10-day royal wedding

Jan 25, 2024 | Commonwealth News

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, once described as one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors and dubbed the “hot royal”, has married his fiancée Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in a lavish 10-day wedding celebration. The 32-year-old son of the Sultan of...

inDrive remains the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app and ranks as fourth most downloaded travel app worldwide

Jan 24, 2024 | Commonwealth News

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 46 countries including 9 in Africa, was named the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app in 2023 for the second consecutive year according to data.ai. inDrive also reached a...

Cameroon rolls out the world’s first malaria vaccine

Jan 23, 2024 | Commonwealth News

Cameroon made history by becoming the first country to introduce a routine vaccination program against malaria. The Central African nation is one of 20 African countries planning to roll out the groundbreaking vaccine this year, according to the global vaccine...

Gem Diamonds recovers 295 ct diamond in Lesotho

Jan 18, 2024 | Commonwealth News

London-listed Gem Diamonds has recovered a high-quality 295-carat Type II white diamond from the Letšeng mine, located in the small southern African country of Lesotho. This mine is known for producing large, exceptional-quality diamonds and is among the world’s top...