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Three suspects arrested over Colombo Port narcotics haul

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Three suspects, including two Pakistani nationals, were taken into custody in connection with the discovery of over 463 kilograms of suspected "ICE" at the Colombo Port. Central... Read More


Talks focus on advancing Sri Lanka's mineral sector under 2026 policy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Key discussions centred on developing Sri Lanka's mineral sector in alignment with the 2026 National Mineral Policy took place during a special meeting chaired by President Anura... Read More


Tanzania clarifies Lupita Island is not sold, rather transferred to another investor

DODOMA, Aug. 31 -- THE Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development has clarified that Lupita Island, located in Lake Tanganyika, Nkasi District in Rukwa Region, is being transferred t... Read More


Tanzania reduces the cost of surveying plots to 130,000/- a plot from 400,000/-

DODOMA, Aug. 31 -- THE Tanzanian government has reduced the cost of planning and surveying a single plot in developed areas to 130,000/-, down from between 250,000/- and 400,000/-, in a move aimed at ... Read More


WTA awards Tanzania Africa's top destination title as TTB retains Africa's award as top Tourist Board for the 5th year

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 31 -- TANZANIA a has been crowned Africas Leading Destination 2026, while the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has retained the continents Leading Tourist Board award for the fifth con... Read More


Kimoto raises alarm over set-piece woes

SINGIDA, Aug. 31 -- SINGIDA Black Stars coach Papy Kimoto has warned his side must urgently fix their weakness at set pieces despite securing a 4-2 victory against Polisi Tanzania, admitting that conc... Read More


Powering Tanzania's digital future

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 31 -- ON August 22, 2026 the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) was officially commissioned.The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is one of Tanzanias most important ... Read More


Entrepreneur Hasan Alaldeen steps down from Sarvajana Balaya roles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Entrepreneur Hasan Alaldeen stepped down from all positions within the Sarvajana Balaya party, citing personal reasons. Alaldeen contested as a National List candidate for the p... Read More


Around 70% of Sri Lanka's gambling now happens online with barely any tax collected, experts warn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Around 60% to 70% of Sri Lanka's betting, gaming and casino activity is now conducted online, with almost no tax being collected on it, tax expert Suresh Perera of KPMG Sri Lanka... Read More


Inquiry launched into cracked walls at Colombo High Court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- An inquiry was initiated regarding cracked walls in Colombo High Court chambers, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara stated. Engineering teams and ... Read More