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CCM vows rapid growth

MPANDA, Oct. 19 -- CCM presidential candidate Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled plans to transform Katavi Region into a key western corridor for regional integration, driven by major investments in ... Read More


Tanzania's World Cup wake-up call - When hope replaces planning

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 19 -- THERES an old saying whispered around East African football circles, usually after the Taifa Stars have suffered yet another heartbreak: “Tunahitaji miujiza.” We ... Read More


Samia's power pitch, from Kagera to Mwanza

BUKOBA, Oct. 19 -- AS the October 29 General Election draws near, CCM presidential candidate Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has concluded her campaign tour of the Lake Zone with a strong pledge to consolidate... Read More


Kudos to government for salary increase

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 19 -- YESTERDAY the country was awoken by the good news of the Government raising the minimum wage for the private sector by an average of 33.4 per cent. The Minister of State in ... Read More


T-56 ammunition recovered based on information from 'Gampaha Baba'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Police said that 50 live T-56 rounds were recovered based on information uncovered during the interrogation of the organised crime gang member known as 'Gampaha Baba,' who was ar... Read More


Three seriously injured in alleged drunken driving incident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Three individuals were seriously injured in a road incident that occurred at the Pelawatta Junction in Battaramulla. Police stated that the injured include one man and two women... Read More


Areas in Galle district to face 30-hour water cut

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 30-hour water cut for several areas in the Galle District tomorrow. In a statement, the NWSDB said the water... Read More


Rupee depreciation at 3.4%

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Central Bank's weekly economic data report indicates that the depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar for the year as of Friday (October 17) stands at 3.4%. During t... Read More


Prime Minister returns to the island concluding India visit

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) needs to be improved. Addressing a summit in New Delhi, India, the Prime Min... Read More


Govt, buyers cheer as GST data glows

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- On the eve of Diwali, the Union Government patted itself on the back for GST revision and claimed that the benefits are reaching the consumers, particularly on 54 products, which... Read More