Mar 30, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Namibia has been praised as a leading example of how African countries can align their agricultural plans with the African Union’s new 10-year framework. Speaking at a technical workshop in Windhoek on 24 March, AUDA-NEPAD’s Manyewu Mutamba said Namibia stands out for...
Mar 26, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Uganda’s merchandise exports soared 77.6% in January from a year ago, hitting $1.5 billion compared to $844.6 million last year, the finance ministry reported. The growth was driven by strong sales of gold, coffee, industrial products, oil re-exports, beans, and...
Mar 26, 2026 | Commonwealth News
The eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Malta and Gozo from October 29 to November 4, 2027. The event will feature eight sports, with sailing and water polo included for the first time. Competitions will span Malta and Gozo using existing...
Mar 25, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Travel and Tour World (TTW) has named The Bahamas among the world’s top 50 safest travel destinations for 2026, ranking it 26th globally and placing it among only three Caribbean countries on the list. The report describes The Bahamas as a stable and...
Mar 24, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Canada is introducing more flexible income rules for the parents and grandparents super visa, making it easier for families to qualify. The changes will take effect from March 31, 2026. Under the updated system, sponsors will have new ways to meet the minimum income...
Mar 24, 2026 | Commonwealth News
CIBC Caribbean Bank is preparing to roll out AI-driven lending solutions in Jamaica, using artificial intelligence to automate credit decisions for unsecured personal loans and credit cards. This initiative forms part of the bank’s broader push to modernise operations...
Mar 23, 2026 | Commonwealth News
JSW Steel has taken a significant step to secure long-term coking coal supplies by launching the Minas de Revuboè (MdR) coking coal mining project in Mozambique’s Moatize coal basin, located in Tete Province. This strategic backward integration move gives JSW...
Mar 23, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Malaysia’s Sunway Healthcare made a strong debut on the stock market, with its shares jumping 28% on the first day after raising $732 million in the country’s biggest IPO in nearly a decade. The stock opened above its offer price and closed significantly higher,...
Mar 19, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Mastercard is buying a London crypto startup called BVNK for up to $1.8 billion—the biggest stablecoin deal ever. About $300 million of that is tied to future milestones, with the purchase wrapping up by year-end. BVNK, started in 2021, helps businesses handle...
Mar 17, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Pakistan has passed the Virtual Assets Act 2026, with the Senate approving it on February 27, the National Assembly on March 3, and President Asif Ali Zardari signing it into immediate effect. This creates the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) with...
