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Tea production falls 2.1% in May

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka's tea production declined in May 2026 as lower output from high- and medium-grown regions offset marginal gains in low-grown teas, according to industry data. Total pr... Read More


Sri Lanka maintains 5% growth target despite tightening and inflation pressures

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka's government has reaffirmed its 5% economic growth target for 2026, despite tighter monetary policy, weaker domestic demand, and rising inflationary pressures. Deputy ... Read More


Vehicle import forex spending drops after new customs surcharge

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka's daily foreign exchange outflow for vehicle imports dropped below USD 4 million following the introduction of a temporary surcharge on Customs Import Duties. Deputy M... Read More


Court of Appeal to hear Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's writ application today

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- The Court of Appeal is scheduled to reconsider the writ application filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (18), seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection ... Read More


Suspected murder in physiotherapist's death

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- The body of a former physiotherapist, who worked at a hospital in Ampara and resigned, was found inside a car parked near the Teldeniya Hospital, in what police suspect to be a h... Read More


Lawmakers seek reliable digital tax systems

ZANZIBAR, June 18 -- LAWMAKERS in the Zanzibar House of Representatives have called for improvements to digital tax collection systems, citing frequent service disruptions that they say inconvenience ... Read More


Women gain wider access to capital, skills

DODOMA, June 18 -- LOANS, entrepreneurship training and market-linkage programmes remain central to efforts aimed at strengthening womens economic empowerment and increasing their participation in pro... Read More


Kigamboni VETA set for completion in August

DAR ES SALAAM, June 18 -- CONSTRUCTION of Kigamboni VETA College has reached 93.5 per cent and is expected to be completed in August this year, while rehabilitation works continue at Ulyankulu VETA, t... Read More


Kisarawe market project awaits funding approval

DODOMA, June 18 -- PLANS to construct a modern market in Kisarawe Town have moved a step closer following submission of a project proposal to the Prime Ministers Office (Regional Administration and Lo... Read More


How Tanzania's 92.28tri/- public investments create national wealth, growth

DAR ES SALAAM, June 18 -- PUBLIC attention is set to focus on State House in Dar es Salaam on June 30 as Tanzania marks Gawio Day 2025/26, a key annual event that highlights the growing returns genera... Read More