Burundi imposes speed limit for vehicles countrywide
The Burundi ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security has since last week started implementing the implementation of speed limits for vehicles countrywide and particularly in the country’s economic city of Bujumbura.
“The Poliscans which measure the speed of vehicles within the captured area will be put in action from Tuesday,” a statement reads...
Uplifting Burundi artists in high gear
The Burundi brewery (BRARUDI) efforts to uplift the already young Burundi musicians is in high gear as the competition is currently on its second phase after its launch earlier this month.
Last Sunday August 22nd the competition took place in the outskirts of Bujumbura city (Kabondo) with the aim to provide support to singers...
Burundi-Australian John K-ay on emerging film industry in Burundi
Famously known for his films Nothing Is Impossible (2012), Restoring Hope (2015), Silent Sufferers (2015), and Irreversible Choices (2016).
Award winning John K-ay (Jean-Marie Ndayishimiye) a Burundi-Australian film director, producer and actor. He spoke to Joella Niciteretse on his journey to fame in the film industry and how to encourage, develop the industry in Burundi.
Who is John...
Top five regrets of the dying
A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying, and among the top ones is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. What would your biggest regret be if this was your last day of life?
There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled...
Q&A with Pierre Nkurikiye, the Artist
Pierre Nkurikiye aka Cinjire is a 44 year old Burundian, a father and a devoted Christian. He is an artist song writer, singer, actor and author. He is also a communication advisor and the spokesperson of ministry of home affairs, community development and public security in Burundi.
He is currently pursuing for a PhD...
IMF Enhances Debt Relief Trust to Enable Support for Eligible Low-Income Countries
The COVID-19 outbreak and the associated global economic turmoil creates a critical need to support the Fund’s membership. PHOTO| FILE
In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has adopted some immediate enhancements to its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) to enable the Fund to provide debt...
Burundi marks 2 years since Nkurunziza’s death
Burundi is commemorating two years since the death of its former president Pierre Nkurunziza who died of a heart attack on June 8th, 2020, his death caught Burundians with surprise after his last public appearance in Gitega where he was watching a volleyball match.
The day is now dedicated as a National Day for...
EAC Urged to Unite on Trade Negotiations
Arusha, Tanzania — May 28, 2025
The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged East African Community (EAC) Partner States to adopt a collective approach when negotiating trade agreements with third parties, warning that separate bilateral deals could weaken the region’s economic integration and distort its Common External Tariff (CET).
Speaking...
The deaf in Burundi left out in the fight against COVID-19
As Burundi has stepped up efforts to fight against Coronavirus countrywide including mass testing, reduction of soap and water prices by 50 percent the deaf community in Burundi remained uninformed in the fight against the pandemic in the country.
Aline Berahino the chairperson of the Deaf Women Association in Burundi (AFSB) said that majority...
Namibian government to facilitate Burundian refugee repatriation
The Namibian government last week directed its ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration. Safety and Security to enter into an agreement by signing the Exchange of Letters with the Government of the Republic of Burundi and the UNHCR Regional Representative, in order to pave the way for voluntary return of Burundian refugees from Namibia in safety and dignity.