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Tanzania sets aside 22.06bn/- for the construction of mobile CNG stations

DAR ES SALAAM, July 1 -- THE Tanzanian government has set aside a total of 22.06bn/- through the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) for the construction of mobile Compressed Natural Gas... Read More


Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027

CANADA, July 1 -- Canada will take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, organisers have announced. It becomes the first new country to join since Australia in 2015, and follows a turbulent year ... Read More


Tanzania's youth team sparkle at the Paris Basketball tour after finishing 3rd overall

PARIS, July 1 -- TANZANIAS young basketball players from Dream Chaser Basketball Academy and World Squad Basketball have earned international recognition after finishing third at the Paris World Games... Read More


Tanzanian enhances investor-friendly environment as it lures more Polish investors

DAR ES SALAAM, July 1 -- THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a predictable and investor-friendly business environment as it seeks to attract more Polish investment, with... Read More


Tanzania well positioned as Vision 2050 takes off

DAR ES SALAAM, July 1 -- TANZANIA has officially begun implementing the National Development Vision 2050 today, July 1, 2026, marking the start of a new 25-year development agenda following the comple... Read More


World Bank approves USD 150mn for Sri Lanka reforms

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved USD 150 million to back a reform agenda focused on enhancing investment, competitiveness, and job creation in Sri Lanka. Kn... Read More


Kelani Valley line train services cancelled

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Department of Railways cancelled two daily train services on the Kelani Valley line until further notice due to a lack of available power sets. Effective from today (1), the ... Read More


Cabinet greenlights 2027 student shoe programme

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Cabinet approval stands granted for a programme to provide one pair of shoes each to selected school students, lay and ordained students in pirivenas, and sil mathas for the upcom... Read More


New director general appointed to Board of Investment

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as the new Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. Presidential Secretary Dr Nandika San... Read More


Navy commander retires after 36 years of service

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially retired from the Sri Lanka Navy today (01) after a career spanning over 36 years. Kanchana Banagoda served as the 26th Commander of the Sri L... Read More