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PWD Minister cites CAG report to allege Rs 3,500 cr irregularities under previous Kejriwal Government

India, Aug. 10 -- Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Sunday cited the CAG report released on August 7, which covers the period up to March 31, 2023, to allege irregularities amounting to Rs 3,5... Read More


X ends revenue sharing and launches Original Content Rewards

United Kingdom, Aug. 10 -- X has ended its revenue sharing programme in favour of a new Original Content Rewards system. The Elon Musk-owned social media platform has scrapped the controversial syste... Read More


The shrinking play spaces in Nairobi's residential apartments

Nairobi, Aug. 10 -- Most new residential developments have children squeezing into a small play area, taking turns on a slide or running around the little space left between the parking bays and apart... Read More


CCM leaders vow discipline, clean politics

DODOMA, Aug. 10 -- NEWLY appointed Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) leaders have pledged to strengthen party discipline, uphold clean politics and ensure the ruling party remains close to the people. They u... Read More


Sri Lanka to roll out major transport projects by 2028

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka is ready to implement several new transport infrastructure projects in the country over the next two to three years, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena stat... Read More


Crude oil, West Asia tensions, inflation data to drive markets

India, Aug. 10 -- Crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and upcoming inflation data will dictate stock market direction this week, according to analysts. Moreover, developments surrou... Read More


FMCG firms signal price hikes in Q2 as input cost pressures persist

India, Aug. 10 -- Rising input costs due to commodity inflation and geopolitical uncertainties are prompting leading FMCG makers to implement calibrated price hikes in the September quarter, as they r... Read More


Govt considering raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to Rs 15,000 cr

India, Aug. 10 -- The Government is considering a proposal to raise the threshold for foreign direct investment proposals requiring approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to Rs 15,000... Read More


Dangote seeks Sh1.45trn debt for Lamu oil refinery

Nairobi, Aug. 10 -- Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will rely heavily on debt to finance the proposed multi-billion shilling oil refinery in Lamu, with construction of the project expected to beg... Read More


Kenya trails Rwanda, Burundi in 'open' road transport

Nairobi, Aug. 10 -- Kenya's road transport is ranked the third most 'open' among the eight partner States of the East African Community (EAC), trailing Rwanda and Burundi, a joint scorecard by the Wor... Read More