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Media awards, the Most Awards open for voting

South Africa, June 26 -- Award categories include Media Owner of the Year, Media Agency of the Year, Rising Star Award, Legend Award, Sales Team of the Year, and Media Owner Lamb Award (for outstandin... Read More


Takealot grows revenue to fend off Amazon rivalry

South Africa, June 26 -- Technology investor Naspers said that Takealot Group's revenue rose by 15% in local currency to $872m for the fiscal year ending 31 March. Despite this growth, the group poste... Read More


Local trade marks v genuine imports: SCA ruling clarifies 'counterfeit' and 'infringement'

South Africa, June 26 -- Setting the scene How the brand began - Italian designer Enrico Coveri turned his colourful style into a global fashion label in the 1980s. When he passed away in 1990, his s... Read More


SENIOR POLICE OFFICIALS TRANSFERRED

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Thirty-two senior police officers, including nine Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) and sixteen Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), have been transferred following the approv... Read More


SRI LANKAN WORDS ADDED TO OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Several Sri Lankan words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its June 2025 update, marking a significant recognition of Sri Lanka's linguistic and cultural ... Read More


BRIBERY COMMISSION TO PROSECUTE FORMER HEALTH MINISTER KEHELIYA RAMBUKWELLA

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) announced that it will prosecute former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. He faces charges of def... Read More


NAWALAPITIYA CHAIRMAN PLEDGES TO TRANSFORM CITY IN FOUR YEARS

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Amal Priyankara, the newly appointed Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, has pledged to transform Nawalapitiya into an attractive and developed city within the next four ... Read More


CHINA PLEDGES 20 MILLION USD FOR SRI LANKA'S DIGITAL EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- China has agreed to provide 20 million USD in funding to support a project aimed at the digital transformation of education in Sri Lanka. This project will supply necessary equi... Read More


CONTAINER LORRY OVERTURNS ONTO THREE-WHEELER IN ORUGODAWATTA

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- A container lorry overturned onto a three-wheeler at approximately 1:30 AM today (26), in Orugodawatta. The incident occurred when the container lorry, after passing the traffic... Read More


ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMS OPEN TODAY

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Department of Examinations announced that online applications for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination open today (26). Candidates can apply until July 21. All school... Read More