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Nile Basin states seek climate financing

DODOMA, Aug. 8 -- NILE Basin countries have called for stronger partnerships, innovative financing and coordinated action to address climate change impacts and ensure sustainable management of the Riv... Read More


Dengue cases exceed 89,000

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The total number of dengue patients reported in the country during this year so far is 89,033, the National Dengue Control Unit pointed out. Within the first 07 days in August, 3... Read More


Government prioritises public security as national security stands established, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- National security is secured to the maximum, and the government's attention is currently focused on securing public security, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said. Th... Read More


SSP Shani Abeysekera promoted as Deputy Inspector General

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekera, the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, has been promoted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG). This promotion is ef... Read More


All arrangements in place for Grade 5 Scholarship Exam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- All arrangements are ready for the scholarship examination to be held tomorrow at 2,723 examination centres, Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage announced.... Read More


Lanka Sathosa lowers prices of 10 essential goods

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The prices of 10 essential items are reduced by Lanka Sathosa with effect from today (08). Accordingly, a 1kg of chickpeas will be sold at 327 rupees, a kilogram of garlic at 649... Read More


Yield curve opens Tanzania to global investors

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 8 -- TANZANIA has launched its first Sovereign Yield Curve, a major financial market reform expected to improve government securities pricing, attract domestic and foreign investme... Read More


A Hunt for masterminds.Samia launches commission to probe into election violence

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 8 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday launched a Commission of Inquiry to investigate those responsible for violence and violations of the law committed during and after the... Read More


President calls for safeguarding BRT infrastructure

DAE ES SALAAM, Aug. 8 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged Tanzanians, especially the youth, to protect Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure, warning that vandalism will not be tolerated and t... Read More


TARI warns on sweet potato pests

MWANZA, Aug. 8 -- FARMERS have been urged to step up control of sweet potato weevils and viral diseases that can wipe out up to 90 per cent of harvests, posing a serious threat to food security and fa... Read More