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UK firm set to build modern agric-hubs in Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 16 -- THE Zanzibar government has unveiled a bold plan to modernise farming, livestock and forestry by building state-of-the-art agricultural centres in every district, with the support... Read More


FAO backs TZ's bid to compete in global food markets

TANZANIA, Aug. 16 -- AS Tanzania positions itself to become Africas leading food producer, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has pledged strong support to help the coun... Read More


Four game wardens in custody over 20-year farmer's death

GEITA, Aug. 16 -- POLICE in Geita region have arrested four game wardens for allegedly killing Eziboni Fikiri (20) who was a farmer in Msonga village of Bukombe District. The Geita Acting Regional Po... Read More


ATCL cleared for direct flights to Lagos

ABUJA, Aug. 16 -- AIR Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has secured full clearance to launch scheduled direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos, Nigeria, after successfully meeting regulatory requ... Read More


'Kwala Dry Port move mandatory after deadline

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 16 -- PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Professor Godius Kahyarara, has ordered all institutions that carry out port-related activities to immediately relocate to t... Read More


SELF fund sets 2030 goal with 300bn/-

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 16 -- THE government, through its Small Entrepreneurs Loan Facility (SELF) project, plans to disburse 300bn/- in loans to 200,000 beneficiaries between 2026 and 2030. This initiat... Read More


CEB LOSES OVER 200 ENGINEERS IN THREE YEARS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that 226 of its engineers have migrated over the past three years, representing almost 20% of the company's workforce. According... Read More


NEW ELLA WEEKEND EXPRESS TRAIN LAUNCHED FOR TOURISTS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A new train service, the Ella Weekend Express, was launched today (16) to provide convenience for both local and foreign tourists. The launch follows a high demand from tourists... Read More


USS SANTA BARBARA ARRIVES IN COLOMBO PORT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The USS Santa Barbara, a ship belonging to the US Navy, is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Port today (16). According to a statement from the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, the shi... Read More


DRIVER ARRESTED FOR STEALING OVER MILLIONS FROM CASH TRANSPORT VAN

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A driver from a cash transport company has been arrested by Bambalapitiya Police for stealing a bag containing over Rs. 10 million. The Police stated that the bag had Rs. 10,396... Read More