Gitega makes tactical change on bank notes
Burundi government early this week made a tactical change of the bank notes as speculation continue to flood social media.
Global growth slows in emerging economies
Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying amid elevated global interest...
10th East African Petroleum Conference kicks off in Kampala
The Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo on Tuesday, 9th May, 2023 officially opened the 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2023, themed East...
Commodity Prices to Register Sharpest Drop Since the Pandemic
Global commodity prices are expected to decline this year at the fastest clip since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, clouding the growth prospects...
Ndayishimiye officially unveils 7.5MW Solar Plant
The Burundi president Evariste Ndayishimiye this Monday officially inaugurated Mubuga Solar Plant in the country’s capital Gitega.The solar energy plant was created between the...
IMF reaches Staff-Level Agreement of $261 million with Burundi
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Mame Astou Diouf, Mission Chief for Burundi, visited Bujumbura during February 2−12 and held follow-up...
Fuel crisis hits Burundi again
Burundi again is facing a fuel crisis after months of what citizens called “sufficient fuel” the country.Despite diesel being available at the petrol station...
EAC secures $1.4 million for feasibility study of key road project
The East African Community (EAC) has secured $1.4 million for a feasibility study on a key section of the Northern Transport Corridor linking Kenya...
Inkerebutsi Day set to be an annual event
As part of encouraging the youth entrepreneurship in Burundi, the country’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye announced that the Inkerebutsi day will be from now on...
DFC eyes to invest in Burundi energy sector
A team of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) made a field visit in Burundi to explore opportunities to invest in mainly in...


