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Call for political parties to allocate Special Seats to people with disabilities

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 18 -- The National Coordinator of the Tanzania Women Politicians Platform, Dr. Ave-Maria Semakafu, has called on political parties in the country to allocate Special Seats in Parli... Read More


Data surge powers Vodacom Tanzania's business growth, digital future

Dar es Salaam, Aug. 18 -- Vodacom Tanzania has reported a significant surge in data traffic across its network in the financial year ending March 31, 2025, a trend that is not only driving business pe... Read More


Bangladesh: BNP crafts counter-strategy to woo Islamists amid unity bid

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The rise of right-wing forces in Bangladesh's post-August 5 politics has left the opposition BNP in a bind, with Islamist parties attempting to unite ahead of the next national elect... Read More


Odisha Unearths Substantial Gold Reserves

Kenya, Aug. 18 -- Odisha gold deposits discovered by GSI have ignited optimism for the state's mining sector, with recent surveys identifying potential reserves in districts such as Deogarh, Sundargar... Read More


Tanzania, Burundi hailed for strategic cross-border SGR project

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 18 -- ACADEMICS and analysts have lauded Tanzania and Burundi for forging a strategic partnership in implementing a cross-border electric Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, sayi... Read More


CCM cadre defends right of leaders' families contesting political positions

DODOMA, Aug. 18 -- CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) cadre, Mr Munir Zakaria, has said that families of national leaders also have the right to contest for political positions, including parliamentary seats. ... Read More


NH-10 Reopens After 6 Days of Landslide Disruption in Sikkim and Kalimpong

India, Aug. 18 -- The National Highway number 10, connecting Sikkim and Kalimpong to the rest of the country, reopened to traffic today after remaining closed for six days due to continuous landslides... Read More


Supreme Court's Stray Dog Directive Sparks Controversy

India, Aug. 18 -- A humane, evidence-based approach - comprising sterilisation, vaccination, proper waste management, and community engagement - offers a more sustainable path to ensuring public safet... Read More


Arsenal's corner-kick dominance over Manchester United sparks social media reactions

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Arsenal began their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday (August 17), powered by a set-piece goal from ... Read More


Standard Chartered Bangladesh partners with icddr,b to improve reproductive health services in remote areas

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Standard Chartered Bangladesh and icddr,b have signed a three-year agreement to implement a transformative project to improve reproductive health care for women and adolescent girls ... Read More