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Standard Chartered secures $2.33 billion for Tanzania SGR expansion

Tanzania, April 30 -- Dodoma. Standard Chartered has secured a syndicated financing package exceeding $2.33 billion to support the expansion of Tanzania's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), in a deal that ... Read More


CRDB Bank becomes undisputed market leader as Q1 profit surges to Sh206 billion

Tanzania, April 30 -- CRDB Bank Plc has cemented its position as the undisputed leader in Tanzania's banking sector, after reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Sh206 billion, representing a robust 18... Read More


President Ruto awards record-breaker Sabastian Sawe Sh8m, custom number plates

Nairobi, April 30 -- Kenyan marathon runner Sebastian Sawe was feted by President William Ruto on Thursday after becoming the first person to complete an official race in less than two hours. Sawe's ... Read More


From guesswork to precision: Smart fishing technology offers lifeline to Coast fishers

Nairobi, April 30 -- For decades, Mr Lali Shee has relied on instinct, ocean landmarks and sheer luck to find fish in the Indian Ocean. Mr Shee is used to waking up at 4am daily, firing up his petrol... Read More


Inflation soars in April

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) rose to 5.4% on a year-on-year basis in April 2026. The Department of Census and Statistics... Read More


Man dies after falling from jackfruit tree

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A 44-year-old resident of the Sinhapitiya area died last night (29) at the Gampola Hospital after falling from a jackfruit tree, according to the police. Preliminary investigat... Read More


Finance Ministry official, interdicted over missing USD 2.5 million, takes own life

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- An assistant director of the External Resources Department of the General Treasury, suspended in connection with a $2.5 million financial fraud, took his own life. The police s... Read More


Pharmacy owner fined for displaying expired infant formula

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- An owner of a private pharmacy received a fine of Rs. 100,000 from the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (30) for displaying expired infant formula packets unfit for human consum... Read More


Illegal liquor hidden in water bottles busted in Mahara raid

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A major racket involving the sale of illicit liquor disguised as bottled water was uncovered by the island-wide Excise Special Operations Unit. Officials discovered the operati... Read More


Directorate of Horticulture Bids Emotional Farewell to Section Officer Gul Mohd. Shaan

Srinagar, April 30 -- The Directorate of Horticulture, Kashmir on Thursday organized a graceful function to bid an affectionate farewell to Gul Mohd. Shaan, Section Officer, who attained superannuatio... Read More