LA PAZ | Xinhua | The attorney general’s office of Bolivia has accused former general commander of the Army Juan Jose Zuniga of terrorism and armed rebellion, following a failed coup against President Luis Arce on Wednesday, according to media reports. The office issued a warrant for Zuniga’s arrest after …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The northern city of Lira was abuzz Wednesday afternoon as many business owners flocked to attend the TUPANGE business forum organised by Equity Bank Uganda Ltd. The Tupange engangement targets Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with an aim of sharing tips on business growth, financial assistance, and …

BERLIN | Xinhua | Kasper Hjulmand seemed in a surprisingly good mood after Denmark narrowly made it into the last 16 of the UEFA Euro 2024. Following the goalless draw against Serbia, the 1992 European Champion proceed as the Group C runners-up. Having to face tournament host and big favorite …

BEIJING, June 26 | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh in Beijing on Wednesday. Chinh is in China to attend the 2024 Summer Davos. Xi asked Chinh to convey his cordial greetings to Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Communist …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU), the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), and Vision Group have announced the 14th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards. The theme is Promoting Excellence in Corporate Reporting: Disclosing ESG Performance …

Chinese and American peoples can transcend differences in system, culture and language to forge deep friendships. BEIJING | Xinhua | For years, “Kuliang,” a word uttered by Milton Gardner on his deathbed, had remained a puzzle for his wife, Elizabeth Gardner. She knew that it was a place in China …

BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations on the complete success of the Chang’e-6 mission, which brought back the world’s first samples collected from the moon’s far side. On behalf of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Raising awareness and educating the public about available savings options is crucial for fostering a savings culture in the country, according to Kumar Sumit Gaurav, the Chief Executive Officer of Jubilee Life. Gaurav made these remarks during the launch of the company’s Smart Save …

  Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To boost business growth for its retailers, Nile Breweries has trained over 400 local retailers in Bunyoro and Mbarara districts in entrepreneurship, digital, and financial skills. The initiative, named GRIT – Growing Retailers Innovatively Together – aims to upskill retailers and help them …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA’s move to restore the Lubigi wetland has escalated into a controversy, with many activists saying they have been marred by human rights abuses. Amidst NEMA’s drive to reclaim the wetland, there is a growing concern from the public, human …