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Tlhogi Ngwato | Who owns a country's story?

South Africa, July 8 -- Whether or not Mark Twain ever said those words is almost irrelevant. The quote has endured because it captures a defining characteristic of the digital age: narratives often a... Read More


Student who writes with his feet scores Division One with five points

Tanzania, July 8 -- Morogoro. A student with an upper-limb disability who writes and carries out most daily activities using his feet, Hamis Nguku, has scored Division One with five points in the 2026... Read More


Illegal mining blamed for rising Lake Rukwa flood risks

Tanzania, July 8 -- Mbeya. Illegal gold mining activities in Chunya District, Mbeya Region, have been blamed for increasing silt levels in Lake Rukwa, with authorities warning that the practice is acc... Read More


Tanzania pushes for intellectual property systems that support innovation, jobs and growth

Tanzania, July 8 -- Geneva. Tanzania has called for inclusive, balanced and future-oriented intellectual property (IP) systems to drive innovation, create jobs, and promote sustainable development. T... Read More


Kapinga urges Tanzanians to visit Sabasaba as locally made products continue to improve

Tanzania, July 8 -- Dar es Salaam. Minister for Industry and Trade, Ms Judith Kapinga (MP), has urged Tanzanians to continue visiting the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), saying... Read More


UN reminds state of duty to protect inmates

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Profound sorrow surrounds the outbreak of violence at Negombo Prison this week, which took at least 27 lives and left over 100 individuals injured. The United Nations Resident Co... Read More


Negombo Prison tragedy is not an isolated incident - Bar Association

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Profound concern regarding the tragic incidents at Negombo Prison between 5th and 7th July 2026 was expressed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). The events reportedly re... Read More


Final rites for Welikada prison Chief Jailor tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The final rites for Welikada Prison Chief Jailor S.H.G Chandravansha, who died during a clash at the Negombo Prison, are scheduled to take place at the Talahena public cemetery to... Read More


India Becomes Fastest Growing Market Globally For BMW Says Hardeep Brar

Mumbai, July 8 -- BMW Group India has surged to the top of the luxury car retail charts in the first half of CY2026, overtaking its closest rival in a significant milestone for the company. The compan... Read More


Skoda Auto Volkswagen India To Take Additional Charge Of Sales And Marketing

Mumbai, July 8 -- Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced a leadership change within its sales, marketing and digital division. Jan Bures, who cu... Read More