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NAMAL RAJAPAKSA RETURNS TO SRI LANKA AFTER ARREST WARRANT ISSUED

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was issued a warrant for his arrest, returned to the island today (29). Rajapaksa had departed for a private visit yesterday (28), reportedl... Read More


MAN ARRESTED FOR KILLING AND SKINNING FISHING CAT

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A man was arrested yesterday (28) for allegedly killing and butchering a fishing cat, a highly protected and rare mammal. Wildlife officers from the Galkiriyagama Wildlife Range... Read More


YOUNG MAN COLLAPSES AND DIES DURING TEMPLE FESTIVAL IN JAFFNA

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A 19-year-old, a resident of Pandatharippu, suddenly collapsed and died while dancing during the annual bathing festival at a temple in the Mallakam area of Jaffna yesterday (28)... Read More


COLUMN: TANZANIA TRENDS. What if data beat your product

Dar es Salaam, July 29 -- IN todays economy, the most powerful asset isnt gold, oil or even capital, its data. From big brands to small startups, the most successful companies in the world arent just ... Read More


'Made in TZ ': From local hands to global markets

Dar es Salaam, July 29 -- BUILDING consumer confidence in homegrown products with the official launch of the ‘Made in Tanzania initiative marks a significant step toward revitalising the country... Read More


COLUMN: THE AGRARIAN QUEST. Time to awake a sleeping giant in Tanzania's pulses

Dar es Salaam, July 29 -- LAST week, we had an honest discussion on pulses and recognised Tanzanias impressive rise as Africas top exporter of dried legumes. As I noted: “In 2024, Tanzania expo... Read More


COLUMN: NEW THINKING. BRICS and Global South: What's at stake for Tanzania?

Dar es Salaam, July 29 -- THE 2025 BRICS Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro from 6–7 July, marked a notable departure from previous gatherings. For the first time, the bloc emphasised the need to in... Read More


Police call for joint efforts to safeguard peace during election

ZANZIBAR, July 29 -- AS the country gears up for the 2025 General Election, the Police Force in Zanzibar has called on journalists, political leaders and the public to work together in preserving the ... Read More


Authority cautions election officials against misconduct

ZANZIBAR, July 29 -- INDEPENDENT National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials in Pemba have been urged to execute their duties by adhering to the constitution, laws, regulations and the Commissions ... Read More


COLUMN:FINANCIAL MARKETS DIGEST. DSE equity turnover declines by 17 per cent

Equities, July 29 -- THE week ending 25 July 2025 offered investors a mixed tapestry of signals, a pullback in market turnover, a rise in share volumes, divergent performance in equities and fixed inc... Read More