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The polluter pays: How environmental taxes can fund public services

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 21 -- EVERY day, households and businesses use roads, water, energy and other natural resources that support economic activity. At the same time, some of these activities generate... Read More


TZ insurance industry rides impressive C

DODOMA, Oct. 21 -- TANZANIAS insurance industry is gaining fresh momentum, opening new doors to employment and expanding its economic footprint, with 8,964 jobs created in 2025 as gross written premiu... Read More


Why start-ups are vital engines for economic growth

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 21 -- START-UPS are increasingly becoming important drivers of economic growth, job creation and innovation, particularly in developing nations striving to improve living standards... Read More


Kavantissa's herd seen waiting at road crossing following death of beloved tusker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The death of tusker Kavantissa appears to have brought a change to a familiar scene at the Gatadivula-Kasikote elephant crossing in Galgamuwa, where a herd has reportedly been se... Read More


Acting Sindh governor discusses bilateral ties with Iraq's CGPublished on: October 21, 2026 11:30 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- The Acting Consul General of the Republic of Iraq in Karachi, His Excellency Abu Al-Hakam Adnan Sadiq, called on Acting Governor of Sindh Syed Awais Qadir Shah at his office on Tu... Read More


Parthh K Mehta Wins Hurun Real Estate Leadership Award

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- Parthh K Mehta, Founder, CMD and Chief Mentoring Officer, Paradigm Realty, has received the Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership: Indian Real Estate award at the GROHE Hurun Ind... Read More


Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Get Rs. 25 bn Terminal Expansion

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, managed by Adani Airports, will undergo a Rs. 25 bn terminal expansion under Project Anantha. The project is intended to increase internati... Read More


PM Modi Inaugurates Leh Airport Terminal Costing Rs. 6.4 bn

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new passenger terminal at Leh Airport on October 15, 2026, adding capacity at one of the world's highest commercial airports. The facili... Read More


Cement Prices May Rise Rs. 10-15 Per Bag as Costs Climb

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- Cement prices across India may increase by Rs. 10-15 per bag from mid-October as manufacturers seek to offset rising fuel and other input costs, according to an assessment by Emkay ... Read More


World Bank to Expand Critical Minerals Business Fivefold in Five Years

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- The World Bank Group plans to expand its critical minerals business fivefold over the next five years and has identified 20 countries for potential partnerships to develop local ind... Read More