Author: Anna van Harwegen den Breems

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), represented by Charlotte Bailey, Director of Programmes, was pleased to participate in the first official dialogue between Commonwealth Accredited Organisations (AOs) and the newly appointed Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. The Commonwealth is supported by a network of more than 90 Accredited Organisations, which form an… Continue reading CWEIC Participates in Dialogue with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations with the Commonwealth Secretary-General

Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC recently met with His Excellency Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, Permanent Secretary at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Defence at the House of Lords to explore deeper defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The meeting forms part of broader efforts to enhance Commonwealth cooperation and explore opportunities for UK–Nigeria collaboration… Continue reading Strengthening UK–Nigeria Defence Collaboration: Lord Marland Meets the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Defence

Irwin Mitchell has been named among the India Business Law Journal’s Top Foreign Law Firms 2025, further cementing its reputation in India-related financial services matters. The firm was described as a “Regional Firm to Watch,” with notable strength in advising on cross-border banking and finance transactions. This latest accolade marks the continuation of a successful… Continue reading Irwin Mitchell Recognised in India Business Law Journal’s Top Foreign Law Firms 2025

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) congratulates our Strategic Partner, Novare Equity Partners, on its newly announced partnership with Access Bank, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions. This strategic collaboration aims to deliver a seamless, tech-enabled shopping and financial services experience to millions of consumers across Novare’s retail centres in Nigeria. The partnership focuses… Continue reading Novare and Access Bank Launch Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Retail Experience in Africa

CWEIC congratulates Strategic Partner Virtual InfoSec Africa (VIA) on the successful launch of Africa’s largest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven managed security and digital forensic services centre, located in Accra, Ghana. The newly launched facility, powered by Exabeam’s behavioural analytics platform and enhanced by partnerships with Exabeam and Arctic Security, marks a major milestone… Continue reading Virtual InfoSec Africa Launches Africa’s Largest AI-Driven Cybersecurity Centre in Accra

CWEIC is pleased to welcome Robert Smith Law Group as the newest Strategic Partner in our global network. The Group will also join CWEIC’s Commonwealth Legal Network. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, Robert Smith Law Group is a boutique legal practice known for providing timely, bespoke legal solutions to both local and international clients. With a… Continue reading Robert Smith Law Group joins CWEIC as Strategic Partner

We are delighted to congratulate CWEIC Strategic Partner Nisai Group on being independently featured in The Good Schools Guide, one of the UK’s most respected and widely consulted sources of education reviews. Founded with a mission to make high-quality education accessible to all, Nisai is a UK-based organisation delivering inclusive, accredited learning to students across… Continue reading Strategic Partner Nisai Featured in The Good Schools Guide

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to welcome ICEYE as our newest Strategic Partner. ICEYE is a pioneering space technology company that owns and operates the world’s largest constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. Its advanced technology delivers high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night imaging, empowering governments, insurers, and disaster response teams with rapid,… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes Satellite Imaging Leader ICEYE to Strategic Partner Network

Hosted by the Government of the Republic of Namibia, the inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit (CBS) took place in Windhoek from 18–20 June 2025, held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM). The Summit convened business leaders, policymakers, and trade experts from across the Commonwealth to explore pathways to inclusive prosperity through investment,… Continue reading CWEIC Participates in the Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia