ISTANBUL | TASS |Turkish Airlines has temporarily suspended operation of five Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes for inspection after the Alaska Airlines plane decompression incident in the US, the Turkish carrier’s Senior Vice President Yahya Ustun said. “Following the Alaska Airlines plane incident, five Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 …
Read More »Orthodox believers in Russia and other countries celebrate Christmas
MOSCOW | TASS | Orthodox Christians in Russia and other countries around the world are celebrating Christmas on January 6-7, an event which 2,024 years ago marked the beginning of the new history of mankind. Christians conclude a four-week fast during which they confess their sins and receive communion. And …
Read More »China’s NEV industry ends 2023 on upbeat note, eyeing stronger growth in 2024
BEIJING | Xinhua | China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers closed 2023 with better-than-expected performances and optimism for the year ahead, industry insiders have said. A report from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) published on Wednesday has estimated that the country’s wholesale NEV sales totaled 8.88 million units in …
Read More »China issues special stamps marking Year of the Dragon
BEIJING | Xinhua | China Post on Friday unveiled a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon. One of the stamps depicts a golden dragon flying among clouds against a red background. Its image and posture originate from the Nine-Dragon Wall of …
Read More »URA launches Chinese taxation handbook
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority has launched a taxation handbook (Chinese translation) for the Chinese business community and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between URA and SinoCham. Speaking at the launch at Silver Springs Hotel – Bugolobi, the URA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi appreciated …
Read More »Commonwealth Speakers tour Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among and her Deputy, Thomas Tayebwa led delegates attending the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on a guided tour of the Parliament building. Among addressed the various Speakers and Presiding Officers in the Chamber, where …
Read More »Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2024 New Year message was focused on confidence, people’s livelihood and a global vision. Xi delivered the message on Sunday evening, which was televised and live-streamed nationwide. The message offered a glimpse into China’s commitment to advancing Chinese modernization, delivering a better …
Read More »Poor disposal of anthrax carcasses worries farmers in Kyotera
Kyotera , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers in Kyotera district have expressed concern over the inappropriate disposal of carcasses after cattle succumb to anthrax. For close to two months now, Kyotera district has been battling a rare outbreak of anthrax, which compelled the authorities to declare a total …
Read More »China solves nearly 400,000 telecom, online fraud cases in 2023
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese public security departments have cracked 391,000 cases of telecom and online fraud from January to November 2023, the country’s Ministry of Public Security announced Friday. To deliver a heavy blow to relevant criminal activities, the ministry in 2023 launched several law enforcement campaigns targeting telecom …
Read More »Hectic pro golf season awaits Ronald Rugumayo in new year
✳ Rugumayo Golf Schedule Safari Tour from 7-10 January 2024 Plus the remain Safari Tour events this month SDC Open 1-4 Feb 2024 Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open 8-11 February NMB Championship 22-25 February( Collides with Magical Kenya Open) SDC Championship 29 Feb-3 March Jonsson Workwear Open 7-10 March Kampala, Uganda …
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