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Foreign firms to pay capital gains tax on sale of shares in Kenya companies

Nairobi, May 24 -- A foreign firm selling shares in a Kenyan entity abroad will be compelled to pay 15 percent capital gains tax (CGT) under changes proposed in the Finance Bill 2026, in a move that t... Read More


Former Moi's billionaire aide doubling down on big-money deals

Nairobi, May 24 -- When the Narc government rose to power, ending President Daniel arap Moi's 24-year rule, it appeared as though most of Moi's "untouchables" would also capitulate. It did not take l... Read More


Veteran artist Waheed Jeelani calls on LG Sinha

Srinagar, May 24 -- Veteran artist and Chairman of The Kashmir Music Club Srinagar, Waheed Jeelani, on Sunday called on Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and raised pressing issues conce... Read More


Treasury registrar urges strong governance to improve performance of state firms

Tanzania, May 24 -- Dar es Salaam. The Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR) has emphasised that the future performance of public institutions and state-owned enterprises hinges largely on strong gov... Read More


Afcon 2027 seen as gateway to tourism and business growth

Dar es Salaam, May 24 -- As Tanzania prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), T9 Company has launched an initiative aimed at helping Tanzanians tap into the economic opportunities e... Read More


The Doors of Naughara

India, May 24 -- Walk into Naughara gali and the roaring city disappears behind fading mansions, carved teak doors and the living memory of Old Delhi's forgotten Cities usually devour their own histo... Read More


How Taiwan keeps puppetry breathing

India, May 24 -- Taiwanese puppetry stands as both an artistic treasure and a symbol of cultural resilience In an age shaped by digital entertainment and rapid technological change, Taiwan has succes... Read More


India hosts Asian Productivity Organisation meet; members push AI-driven growth, regional cooperation

New Delhi, May 23 -- The 68th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded successfully in New Delhi after three days of deliberations, strategic ... Read More


THE JAMMU-SRINAGAR RAIL LINK: ENGINEERING TRIUMPH, ECONOMIC LIFELINE, AND A BRIDGE OF UNITY

Srinagar, May 23 -- The launch of the Jammu-Srinagar direct train is far more than the introduction of a new transport service-it represents the realization of a vision that persisted for decades. Ina... Read More


Maharashtra to Launch Single-Window Clearance System for Concerts, Live Events

India, May 23 -- In a major push for the entertainment industry, the Maharashtra government is set to introduce a single-window clearance system for permissions related to live events, concerts and la... Read More