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University of Ghana asked to observe 15 per cent fee threshold

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University of Ghana urged to observe 15 per cent fee increment

Ghana’s Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has instructed the University of Ghana (UG) to comply with the 15 per cent increment in tertiary fees. Adutwum met the management…

Malaysia dengue fever fight suffers twofold surge

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The number of dengue fever cases reported in Malaysia in 2022 has seen an increase of 150.7 per cent to a total of 66,102, up from only 26,365 cases the…

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Uganda has won the bid to host the next summit of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC). The conference is slated to run from 3…

Commonwealth to observe elections in Antigua and Barbuda

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The Commonwealth will deploy a group to Antigua and Barbuda to observe the general elections scheduled for 18 January. Former President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, will lead the delegation. Commonwealth…

India aids 150 COVID-19 affected countries

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The government of India has offered medical support to over 150 COVID-19-affected countries, said the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha – the upper House of the Indian Parliament. The Deputy…

Commonwealth speakers gather in Australia for CSPOC

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Australia is welcoming attendees to the 26th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) this week. Held between 3 and 6 January 2023, this year’s conference attracts…

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The Commonwealth has launched the Nations Flag for Peace initiative ahead of Commonwealth Day 2023, which will be the first presided over by His Majesty King Charles III. Commonwealth Day…