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Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh sees 77% turnout; women surpass men

India, May 29 -- Nearly 77 per cent polling was recorded during the second phase of the Himachal Pradesh rural body elections for 1,276 panchayats on Thursday, with women voters surpassing men in turn... Read More


Government pushes menstrual health reforms in schools

India, May 29 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday directed Government schools across the capital to improve menstrual hygiene facilities and create a more supportive environment for girl s... Read More


UNDP Tanzania and universities forge pact to boost youth employability, innovation and skills development

Tanzania, May 29 -- Dar es Salaam. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tanzania has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with nine higher learning institutions aimed at strengthening g... Read More


I&M spends Sh1bn to acquire extra 17pc stake in Tanzanian subsidiary

Nairobi, May 29 -- I&M Group spent Sh1 billion last year to acquire an additional 17 percent stake in its Tanzanian banking subsidiary through a capital injection and the buyout of other investors. T... Read More


Rwanda's BK Group posts Sh2.4bn profit on higher interest income

Nairobi, May 29 -- Rwanda's commercial bank BK Group reported a 3.7 percent profit growth in the first quarter ended March, helped by higher interest income. The company, which is cross-listed on the... Read More


Passed, but high-risk: what the IMF's 5th and 6th Review actually says

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The IMF's Executive Board signed off on Sri Lanka's combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the Extended Fund Facility on May 28, unlocking another SDR 508 million, roughly US$695 ... Read More


LIC looks to improve return from real estates

India, May 29 -- LIC is looking to improve returns from real estate properties, and the insurer would also explore the option of a separate subsidiary to achieve greater efficiency in managing its vas... Read More