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Evariste NiyonkuruApril 8, 2023

The biodiversity of Tanganyika Lake, one of the world’s natural wonders and the deepest freshwater lake in Africa, is in danger due to human activities in the region. In response, authorities from the four countries sharing the lake’s waters – Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia – have collectively decided to suspend fishing […]

Evariste NiyonkuruMarch 12, 2023

As a result of the Rift Valley epidemic in mid-2022, a ban on animal slaughter was put in place, prompting the Imbo people – who are big fans of meat – to switch to edible mushrooms. This presented an immense opportunity to COPEJC, a cooperative of young people who specialise in mushroom farming. The Imbo […]

Prince MusoreMarch 6, 2023

Burundi is amongst the African countries set to benefit from Elon Musk’s Starlink technology in 2023. If this actually happens, starlink technology would be a game-changer in Burundi’s Economy as access to reliable internet connections would allow the country to bridge the digital divide, improve economic growth, education, and innovation. Starlink is a satellite […]

Iris NewsFebruary 24, 2023

Since the Gitega Province Governor decided to forbid sales of second-handed computers, phones, and accessories, life has not been easy for the vendors of those items. They request authorities to reconsider the decision. They also make a call to authorities to authorities to take into consideration all aspects of an issue before making a […]

Iris NewsFebruary 2, 2023

The NGO founded in 2019 commits to rescuing Burundian youth from the nightmare of unemployment. The issue of youth employment arises so frequently not just in Burundi but also in other corners of the world. It has gone beyond control in Burundi due to the fact the number of young people has skyrocketed and continues […]

Guillaume MuhozaOctober 25, 2022

Adopted by the Burundian Parliament since May 2021, Burundi is still dragging its feet in setting up the parameters that would allow it an effective enjoyment of this market as defended by the CDE Great Lakes in its project of unlocking the potential of Burundian trade via the FTAAf. Why should the country of […]

Guillaume MuhozaOctober 21, 2022

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The President of the Republic of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has just given an exclusive interview to the newly created radio channel Kazoza FM which has as its mission the promotion of young people’s capacity to start their own business with its slogan: “Be Your Own Boss”. In this broadcast which lasted around two hours from […]

Guillaume MuhozaOctober 17, 2022

While since the morning of 17/10, there were scenes of jubilation from motorcyclists and taxi-bikers, who were jubilant because of a false report that the measure banning them from certain areas of the city of Bujumbura had been lifted, the Minister of Security came to anounce that the ban on access to certain areas of […]

Guillaume MuhozaOctober 17, 2022

Brarudi has decided to increase the prices of its drinks. These prices are applicable throughout the country from Monday 17 October 2022. For Brarudi, this price increase is explained by the high cost of raw materials and energy used in production. As soon as these prices were made public, voices were raised to denounce an […]

Guillaume MuhozaOctober 12, 2022

“This project aims to provide efficient, safe and climate-resilient road connectivity along the main corridor linking Burundi to Tanzania. It will also strengthen the sector’s institutional capacity to plan, develop and maintain climate-resilient road assets in a sustainable manner,” do we read in an article posted on the World Bank website. This transport resilience […]

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Halting Fishing to Heal the Lake: Tanganyika’s Three-Month Sustainability Plan

A Tale of Opportunity: In Cibitoke, Mushroom Farming Cooperative Prospered in Wake of Rift Valley Epidemic

Burundi’s Digital Leap: How Starlink’s Satellite Internet Could Change the Game

Gitega Used Electronics Equipment Vendors: “The night has descended upon us by a notch”

CREOP-Jeunes’ Fights in Curbing Unemployment

FTAAf; Why Burundi must speed-up the take-off?

Evariste Ndayishimiye: ”Our vision is to make Burundi an emerging country by 2040.

Ephemeral jubilations in the streets of Bujumbura

Brarudi products: upward price revision not welcomed

The World Bank Group has approved US$120 million to finance Burundi Transport Resilience Project

Tech Meets Trade: The EAC-NTB App's Set To Reshape East African Trade

Igniting Innovation in Burundi : The Thrills of dSkills@EA National Pitching Day

The AfCFTA Investment Protocol: What Does it Mean for Burundi?

Tech Meets Trade: The EAC-NTB App’s Set To Reshape East African Trade

Igniting Innovation in Burundi : The Thrills of dSkills@EA National Pitching Day

The AfCFTA Investment Protocol: What Does it Mean for Burundi?