Economy Archives - IRIS NEWS

Guillaume MuhozaSeptember 18, 2023

At the Emeraude Hotel in Bujumbura, on September 16, 2023, CDE Great Lakes organized a workshop that brought together journalists, media executives, press and economic experts, university professors, and other influential figures in the media and economy. The purpose of the workshop was to explore the crucial role of the media in promoting Burundi’s economic […]

Prince MusoreJune 12, 2023

The Prime Minister of Burundi, Lt-Gen Pol. Ndirakobuca_Gervais, held a meeting with stakeholders in the currency exchange sector on June 12, 2023. The meeting was held in response to concerns about the sector’s compliance with rules and regulations set by the Burundi’s Central Bank. During the meeting, several decisions were made to address the issues […]

Iris NewsJune 12, 2023

Since the Central Bank’s decision to cease the use of old banknotes of 5,000 and 10,000 BIF, people are facing difficulties purchasing goods and services as the old banknotes are not being accepted on the market, and the new ones are not readily available. The withdrawal of the old banknotes dated July 04, 2018, has […]

Iris NewsApril 11, 2023

Burundi has been hit hard by several shocks, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and limited foreign exchange availability for imports. This has led to a challenging economic situation with a high cost of living. In order to ease this situation, Burundi has sought help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the two […]

Category: Economy

Burundi Media Professionals Experts Gather to Discuss Their Role in Burundi’s Economic Emergence

Burundi’s Currency Exchange Industry Faces Scrutiny amid Compliance Concerns

Purchasing Problems: Old Banknotes No Longer Accepted, New Ones Hard to Get

Burundi secures $261.7 million in IMF funding to support economic recovery

President Ndayishimiye: “Burundi is a lion, strong and respected”

Environmental Crisis Education Program Empowers Burundi's Youth to Combat Climate Change

Team Kamikaze's Revolution II: A Fusion of Art and Entertainment Takes Bujumbura by Storm

President Ndayishimiye: “Burundi is a lion, strong and respected”

Environmental Crisis Education Program Empowers Burundi’s Youth to Combat Climate Change

Team Kamikaze’s Revolution II: A Fusion of Art and Entertainment Takes Bujumbura by Storm