Apr 21, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Eid Mubarak to all! Feasting is a big part of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, and families prepare special dishes and sweets to share with their loved ones. Some of the traditional dishes include biryani, samosas, and sheer khurma. On the day of Eid, Muslims put on their...
Apr 21, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The African School of Economics (ASE) has teamed up with partner universities in Africa and Finland to unveil the first 5G Mokki Tech Space in Africa. This network comprises immersive digital learning and remote workspaces. This new type of trans-continental tech...
Apr 20, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Nigeria’s construction and civil engineering company, Hitech Construction plans to build a future water reservoir in the Sarakawa locality in Togo. The project, as announced by the Togolese government aims to improve access to water for the inhabitants of the...
Apr 19, 2023 | Commonwealth News
CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) partners with the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Connectivity Agenda Section to launch its first-ever online consumer protection course. It is designed to support consumer protection officials in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy...
Apr 19, 2023 | Commonwealth News
At the High-Level Working Group Meeting of Commonwealth Finance Ministers, finance ministers from multiple Commonwealth nations advocated for a thorough revamp of the global financial framework to enhance the accessibility of development financing for vulnerable...
Apr 18, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Indian startup PredOmix develops an AI-powered blood test that can identify approximately 32 types of cancer in men and women with about 98 per cent accuracy. Based on OncoVeryx-F, a patented technology developed by the company, employs a combination of metabolomics...
Apr 18, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Coca-Cola India is investing in Thrive, marking FMCG’s first startup investment in India. Thrive is all set to challenge Zomato and Swiggy’s duopoly in the food-ordering business. The startup is currently raising capital at a pre-money valuation of INR...
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...
