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TZ attracts record 29tri/- investments

DODOMA, June 12 -- TANZANIA has registered a record 915 investment projects worth 10.95 billion US dollars (about 29tri/-) in 2025, surpassing 901 projects valued at 9.3 billion US dollars (24tri/-) r... Read More


TZ posts strong growth, eyes 6.3pc in 2026

DODOMA, June 12 -- TANZANIA has recorded strong and stable economic growth in 2025, marked by higher output, rising incomes, increased investment inflows and sustained macroeconomic stability. The per... Read More


Relief for electric vehicle users, investors

DODOMA, June 12 -- ELECTRIC vehicle users, investors and clean energy businesses are set to benefit from a package of tax incentives proposed in the 2026/27 budget as the government moves to accelerat... Read More


Over 50 undergo free limb fitting assessment in Zanzibar

Unguja, Zanzibar, June 12 -- A limb rehabilitation outreach and training mission is underway in Zanzibar, targeting to bring smiles to 100 amputees in the Isles. As of Wednesday (June 10, 2026), a to... Read More


Govt taps tobacco, sugar levies to fund UHI

DODOMA, June 12 -- THE government has proposed new levies on tobacco products and sugar to secure sustainable financing for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme and accelerate the rollout of un... Read More


Zanzibar targets 7.5pc economic growth in 2026

ZANZIBAR, June 12 -- ZANZIBAR is setting its sights on stronger economic growth in 2026, building on solid gains recorded in 2025, with a surge in tourism, improved domestic revenue and sustained infr... Read More


Govt allocates Sh1.3tn for health, debt clearance

DODOMA, June 12 -- THE government has set aside a total of Sh1.3 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year to finance essential health services and settle verified arrears owed to suppliers, contractors,... Read More


No decision to arrest SDIG Varuna Jayasundara

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Attorney General today (12) informed the Court of Appeal that, based on the facts currently available, no decision has been made at this stage to arrest or detain Senior Depu... Read More


Shan Wijayalal de Silva granted bail

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (12) ordered the release on bail of former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva and another suspect, who w... Read More


U.S. Navy Littoral Combat ship USS Canberra arrives in Colombo

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announces the arrival of the Independence variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) to the Port of Colombo on June 12. The visit marks the... Read More