Apr 17, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In 2011, the country adopted a new constitution that guaranteed equal rights for men and women, and in 2016, Gabonese voters elected the country’s first female vice president. Despite these gains, women in Gabon still face significant challenges and...
Apr 15, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The United Republic of Tanzania receives a staggering $1.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter of 2023, as per Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) records. It shows a remarkable 52.4% increase in investment compared to the same period in...
Apr 14, 2023 | Commonwealth News
It is a time of harvest and is celebrated in many parts of India as a harvest festival. In Punjab, where the majority of Sikhs live, Vaisakhi is celebrated with traditional dances such as bhangra and gidda, as well as feasting and merrymaking. On this day, Sikhs visit...
Apr 13, 2023 | Commonwealth News
This festival marks the beginning of the New Year according to the traditional Sinhala and Tamil calendars. The celebrations begin several days before the actual New Year’s Day, with people cleaning their houses and preparing special traditional foods, such as...
Apr 13, 2023 | Commonwealth News, Uncategorized
On this day, people wear new clothes, clean their houses, and decorate them with alpana (traditional patterns made with rice paste). The day begins with a procession called the “Mangal Shobhajatra,” where people carry colourful masks and float through the...
Apr 12, 2023 | Commonwealth News
India unveils its first-ever assisted reality (AR) ambulance in Kerala which will allow doctors to provide consultations remotely. The AR ambulance, developed by Apothecary Medical Services in Aluva, will be soon operational on a 30-day trial run with about 50...
Apr 11, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Tron, a blockchain platform for smart contracts, integrates Dominica into the metaverse by introducing a digital identity token. The launch of the Dominica Metaverse Bound Token (DMBT) is part of the Dominica Metaverse Digital Citizen (DMDC) initiative, which has been...
Apr 11, 2023 | Commonwealth News
A French renewable energy company begins the construction of the world’s largest salt-water floating solar power plant in Seychelles. The project aims to feature five-megawatt photovoltaic solar energy systems. It will be situated in the eastern region of...
Apr 9, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Easter is a time of joy and celebration! It is a time to attend church services, gathers with family and friends, and participate in Easter traditions such as Easter egg hunts and the giving of Easter baskets filled with candy and small gifts. Many families gather for...
Apr 7, 2023 | Commonwealth News
On Mozambican Women’s Day, events and activities are held across the country to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about issues such as gender-based violence, women’s health, and women’s empowerment. The day is an opportunity to...
