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More taxpayers, not higher taxes: The fiscal logic behind Tanzania's 2026-2027 national budget

DODOMA, June 17 -- WHENEVER a new national budget is announced, the first question from citizens and businesses is simple: ‘How much more in taxes will we have to pay? In my economic analysis, t... Read More


Lawmakers want growth to cut poverty

DODOMA, June 17 -- MEMBERS of Parliament have urged the government to ensure that strong economic growth translates into tangible improvements in citizens livelihoods. They argued that poverty reduct... Read More


Minister axes MWAUWASA top brass

MWANZA, June 17 -- WATER Minister Jumaa Aweso has suspended the entire management team of the Mwanza Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (MWAUWASA), citing failure to adequately discharge its ... Read More


TZ to build 600bn/- integrated steel plant in Dodoma

DODOMA, June 17 -- TANZANIA is set to build a 600bn/- integrated steel plant in Dodoma that will use local iron ore to produce hot rolled coils, roofing sheets and other steel products. The project, ... Read More


The missing hours in Tanzania's education story

DAR ES SALAAM, June 17 -- Few national investments shape a countrys future more profoundly than education. Tanzania has recognised this reality for decades, expanding access to schooling, investing in... Read More


Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested today (17) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CAIBOC). He was taken into custody when he appeared before the ... Read More


Court orders CID to arrest and produce Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasinghe today (17) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department's (CID) Illegal Assets Investigation Unit to arrest former minister Basil Rajapaksa and... Read More


Trial begins against former minister Kumar Jayakody

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The hearing commenced today at the Colombo High Court of a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Energy Ministe... Read More


NCE raises concerns over absence of industry consultation on forex regulation

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has expressed concern over the lack of prior consultation with industry stakeholders before the introduction of new foreign e... Read More


Top suspects nabbed in major weapon-drug operation

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The main suspects linked to a major firearms, ammunition, and drug trafficking operation uncovered in the Dematagoda police area on June 3, were arrested yesterday (16) while hid... Read More