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Sri Lanka’s exports increase by 4.67 pct in August

Sri Lanka’s total exports for August 2024 were recorded at 1.4 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 4.67 percent compared to the corresponding month of last year, according to the country’s Export Development Board on Monday.

Quoting data from Sri L…

Northern Cape records second-lowest HIV prevalence rate in SA

The Northern Cape had the second-lowest HIV prevalence at 8.9% in 2022, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) said on Monday.

This means an estimated 120 000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the province, which is 21 000 more PLHIV compared to…

Bolivia declares national disaster due to wildfires

The Bolivian government declared a national disaster Monday due to raging wildfires that have destroyed more than 7 million hectares of forest and grassland in the eastern region of Santa Cruz alone.

The measure seeks to “protect the environment, th…

Home Affairs announces a new five-year strategic vision

In the week marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity (GNU), Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced a new five-year strategic vision to turn Home Affairs into a digital-first department during the 2024-2029 term…