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BAT bets big on nicotine after getting regulatory clearance

Nairobi, July 29 -- BAT Kenya is betting that nicotine pouches will account for up to a fifth of its annual sales, riding on regulatory changes that paved the way for the cigarette manufacturer to lau... Read More


Tanzania moves to unlock Sh4.6 trillion for 80 percent clean cooking target

Tanzania, July 29 -- Dar es Salaam. The government is courting investors, entrepreneurs and development partners to tap into Tanzania's growing clean cooking sector as it seeks to mobilise Sh4.6 trill... Read More


Tanzania builds energy backbone for industrial growth

DAR ES SALAAM, July 29 -- TANZANIA is increasingly looking to energy as the engine that will power its next phase of development. As the country begins implementing Vision 2050, the government is acc... Read More


Lakshmi Yojana cleared, Rs 2,500 monthly aid for 17 lakh women

India, July 29 -- The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme that promises monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to eligible women. The Government is ... Read More


Inside the ring light boom powered by online content creators

Nairobi, July 29 -- As Kenya's digital economy matures, the ring light has emerged as a symbol of the country's online hustle. Once a niche accessory for photographers, ring lights have become an indi... Read More


Chongolo calls on parents to prioritise education

ARUSHA, July 29 -- THE government has urged parents in Arusha Region to ensure their children attend school as it continues investing in education infrastructure, including the construction of seconda... Read More


Coca-Cola CEO calls India an attractive long-term growth market

India, July 29 -- India remains an attractive long-term growth market for Coca-Cola, with the beverage major seeing opportunities across both affordable and premium segments, CEO Henrique Braun said. ... Read More


Kerala Cabinet clears five reforms to boost governance, curb revenue leakages

India, July 29 -- The Kerala government on Wednesday announced five governance reforms aimed at strengthening public administration, improving transparency and plugging leakages that have caused signi... Read More


Three arrested in alleged Rs 100 cr Palani temple land fraud case

India, July 29 -- Three people were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the alleged fraudulent sale of a 1.4-acre plot worth around Rs 100 crore near the famed Palani Murugan temple for just Rs 2... Read More


Macroeconomic fundamentals strong: Union minister

India, July 29 -- Macroeconomic fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong, supported by robust domestic demand, healthy corporate balance sheets and sustained fiscal discipline amid global chal... Read More