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Kenya intensifies push to exit global financial grey list

Nairobi, Oct. 25 -- The Treasury has committed to uncovering secret owners of companies as part of measures to exit the money laundering blacklist and boost the country's economic turnaround. The pla... Read More


The payments innovator Kenya has lost in Equity Group's director for payments and international banking

Nairobi, Oct. 25 -- In African culture, tributes often tend to exaggerate the virtues of the deceased while glossing over their shortcomings. But in the case of Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, Equity Group's dire... Read More


Congo did not invent our dansi; they just wear it better: Time to learn from Bongo Flava

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 25 -- LET me begin with a confession that may cost me some friends at the next Msondo Ngoma show: Congolese musicians are not better than ours. They are simply better at acting as ... Read More


Tanzanians, stop guessing, start knowing your health

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 25 -- TANZANIANS must embrace regular medical check-ups and turn out in large numbers for free medical camps organised by volunteers, healthcare professionals, institutions and oth... Read More


Yas training opens global markets to Mwanza women

MWANZA, Oct. 25 -- A total of 150 women entrepreneurs in Nyamagana District are being equipped with digital and business skills to help them reach international customers and expand their enterprises ... Read More


Hunugallewa residents accuse wildlife officials of pressuring suspects to confess in tusker Kawantissa shooting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Residents of Hunugallewa in Galgamuwa accuse wildlife officials of pressuring two remanded suspects to confess to shooting the iconic tusker Kawantissa. The villagers made the a... Read More


Police warn of financial scams targeting users of dating apps and social media

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to exercise caution when forming relationships with strangers through dating apps and social media, warning of financial scams involving fr... Read More


Eight spill gates open at Deduru Oya Reservoir

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Irrigation has urged residents in downstream areas of the Deduru Oya Reservoir to remain alert, as eight spill gates at the reservoir are open by one foot each.... Read More


Relatives accuse police of assaulting 29-year-old man to death in custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Relatives of a young man who died after police detained him at the Homagama Police Station accuse police officers of assaulting him while he was in custody. The relatives claim ... Read More


Railways Department suspends all train services between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola until further notice

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka Railways Department suspended all train services operating between Rambukkana, Peradeniya, and Gampola until further notice due to adverse weather conditions and active... Read More