Mastercard has surpassed a major global sustainability milestone, issuing more than one billion payment cards made from recycled and bio-sourced materials. The company’s expanding programme now active in 80 countries is reshaping the future of payment cards as it pushes toward a fully sustainable, third-party-certified card standard by 2028
By Admin | October 24, 2025 | Kampala, Uganda Kampala International University (KIU) has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation, research, and global collaboration after successfully hosting the Third International Research and Development Conference (IRDeC 2025) under the theme…
EcoNews | 13 April 2025 | Entebbe, Uganda In a significant development for refugee support in Uganda, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged a national shift from short-term humanitarian aid to sustainable agriculture as the foundation for refugee resilience. The…
By Econews – April 12, 2025 | Ishaka, Uganda The 5th Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium wrapped up on April 12, 2025, at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and Research Centre (KIU-THR), sending a clear message: Uganda’s healthcare system must embrace innovation,…
By Econews Mbarara City, Uganda – March 29, 2025 – The 15th Uganda Higher Education Institutions Exhibition, which concluded on March 28, 2025, underscored the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionising education. Among the standout exhibitors was Kampala…
By Econews | March 20, 2025 | Kampala Uganda Airlines is set to make history once again with the launch of direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick, starting May 18, 2025. This long-awaited route will cut travel…
In a bold move towards sustainability, Del Monte Kenya has announced the transition of its employee transportation services to a fully electric bus fleet. This strategic initiative underscores the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and operational efficiency. A Commitment to…
By Fred Sendi, EcoNewsFebruary 6, 2025 In an inspiring tale of determination and passion for learning, a 77-year-old avocado farmer has defied age stereotypes to pursue his dream of earning a university degree. The septuagenarian, who has spent most of…
Kampala, Uganda—December 13, 2024 The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has called for urgent community collaboration to curb increasing deforestation and degradation in Mayuge District, specifically in the South Busoga Forest Reserve. Rising cases of illegal logging and encroachment threaten the…
