Apr 23, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Zambia has integrated more than 12 million patient records into a unified electronic health records system, laying the groundwork for AI-ready healthcare delivery nationwide. Officials said the SmartCare Pro platform is now live in over 2,000 health facilities,...
Apr 22, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Africa’s private capital market kicked off 2026 with impressive momentum on the value front, even as the number of deals moderated. This shift points to a more selective and disciplined approach by investors across the continent. According to Stears’ latest Private...
Apr 21, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Tourism Seychelles has deepened its Southeast Asia outreach with an exclusive destination workshop in Singapore, aimed at diving enthusiasts and niche travel partners. The event highlighted the islands’ marine biodiversity, immersive ocean experiences, and world-class...
Apr 14, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Australia and Tuvalu have signed a revised security agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation after concerns that an earlier pact gave Canberra too much control over Tuvalu’s dealings with third countries, including China. Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo said...
Apr 13, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia from 14 to 17 April to discuss energy and food security, as Canberra seeks to secure fuel and fertiliser supplies amid a surge in global energy prices caused by the Middle East war. He will meet...
Apr 9, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Islamabad will host high-stakes US-Iran delegations on Friday, 10 April 2026, following a temporary Mideast ceasefire, with streets emptied under a two-day security lockdown. The capital is buzzing with...
Apr 2, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Namibia Critical Minerals Inc. has amended its agreement with the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security to secure additional funding for the Lofdal heavy rare earths project. Under the revised deal, Jogmec will contribute an extra N$37 million to help...
Apr 1, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Afreximbank underwrites $2.5 billion of $4 billion syndicated loan for Dangote Refinery, one of Africa’s largest industrial financing deals. The African Export-Import Bank and Access Bank Plc led the five-year facility to refinance debt and support the 650,000...
Apr 1, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Uganda has reintroduced rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park in a major conservation step aimed at restoring a species wiped out there by poaching. Two southern white rhinos were moved from the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, followed by two more, as part of a relocation...
Mar 30, 2026 | Commonwealth News
The Gambia’s National Assembly has begun debating a new bill aimed at protecting personal data and modernising the country’s digital sector. The Communications Bill 2025, introduced on Monday, March 23, would regulate electronic transactions, media and broadcasting,...
