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Connectivity, tech investments earn Yas two TEHAMA awards

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 12 -- Yas has won two awards at the TEHAMA Awards 2026, strengthening its position in Tanzanias telecommunications market as demand for reliable digital connectivity and technology... Read More


Tanzanians moves to tackle mindsets hindering the adoption of clean cooking technologies

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 12 -- THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi has urged Tanzanians to tackle mindsets that hinder the adoption of clean cooking technologies as the country is set to achieve univer... Read More


Pemba's increased tax compliance hailed for advancing services in transport, education, health sectors

PEMBA, Aug. 12 -- INCREASED tax compliance by residents has helped accelerate development in South Pemba, with improvements recorded in roads, education and health services. This was disclosed by Sou... Read More


Exchange of fire during yala operation injures one person

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- One person was hospitalised with injuries following an exchange of fire between poachers and wildlife officers during a wildlife operation conducted in the Yala National Park. T... Read More


Employee at Akila Viraj's fuel station remanded until August 18

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- An employee at the fuel station owned by United National Party Deputy Leader and former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was ordered to be remanded in custody until August 18 by ... Read More


Prison Officer detained over alleged drug supply to prison

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Seven-day detention orders were obtained to further question two individuals, including a prison guard, belonging to a gang engaged in a racket of supplying drug stocks into the ... Read More


BASL calls for expert review before judges' retirement age amendment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka have requested the President to decide on the proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age limit of judges after an extensive d... Read More


Backhoe Saman's mother succumbs to injuries

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The mother of Nadungoda Nirmala Prasanna alias 'Backhoe Saman' died after being hospitalised following the shooting in the Middeniya Ulhitiya area, according to the police. Two ... Read More


50 global firms eye the 7th TMIC Conference as Tanzania bolsters value addition in mining sector

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 12 -- OVER 2,000 participants and representatives from 50 international firms are expected to attend the seventh Tanzania Mining and Investment Conference (TMIC 2026), as the gover... Read More


Tanzanian youth embrace creative arts to promote tourism, environmental conservation

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 12 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged the youth to embrace creative talents to promote the countrys tourist attractions, culture and heritage while creating jobs and income oppo... Read More