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Tanzanian Parliamentary orders a timely completion of 64 district-level's VETA colleges

DODOMA, Aug. 13 -- THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Culture and Sports has directed the completion of construction of 64 district VETA colleges and the Songwe Regional VETA College t... Read More


Trey Songz: US RnB superstar jets in Dar for the CRDB IMBEJU concert

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 13 -- American R&B superstar Trey Songz has arrived in Tanzania ahead of the highly anticipated CRDB IMBEJU Sauti Moja Concert, scheduled to take place on August 14, 2026, at Posta... Read More


Kombo hails MK-ICC facility in Arusha for widening Tanzania's capacity to host global level conferences

DODOMA, Aug. 13 -- THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has said the construction of the Kilimanjaro International Convention Centre (MK-ICC)... Read More


Govt-private sector pact boosts youth skills, jobs

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 13 -- THE government has been commended for creating a conducive environment for the private sector to play a greater role in equipping young people with skills and expanding emplo... Read More


5G coverage expands as urban-rural gap persists

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 13 -- FIFTH-GENERATION (5G) mobile technology rollout gained momentum in the quarter ended June this year with deployment remaining heavily concentrated in Dar es Salaam, highlight... Read More


NBC expands cleancooking financing push

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 13 -- GROWING demand for cleaner cooking solutions is opening new financing opportunities in Tanzania, with National Bank of Commerce (NBC) stepping up support for businesses and innova... Read More


Connectivity, technology investments earn Yas ICT awards

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 13 -- INVESTMENT in connectivity and technology driven environmental initiatives has helped Yas secure two honours at the TEHAMA Awards 2026, strengthening its position in Tanzania... Read More


July VAT deadline set for August 20

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Value Added Tax (VAT) for July 2026 must be paid before August 20, the Inland Revenue Department informed. The department emphasised that fines will be imposed for non-payme... Read More


I am ready to go, did not expect to be in this position permanently, says President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The executive power or the powers held by the government will under no circumstances be used beyond the powers of the Constitution, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised.... Read More


Beauty salon owner arrested for using expired products

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The owner of a beauty salon in Dehiwala, which allegedly operated using expired creams and cosmetics, was arrested by the Consumer Affairs Authority. Expired cosmetics and cream... Read More