Street children, beggars given ultimatum off the streets
Burundi government has issued an ultimatum for street children and beggars to be off the streets in a two weeks’ time, the statement from the ministry of solidarity indicated that legal measures will be taken on whoever will be found begging on the streets after the given period.
“To Burundians and non-nationals who’ve got...
Burundi president at the helm of the community
Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye is now the chairman of the East African Community Heads of State summit after Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta’s one year tenure came to an end.
“We need to showcase what we can produce so we won’t need to import some goods from China or other countries outside the continent,” said...
Mathuki: Access to Covid-19 vaccine remains crucial
The East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki calls for concerted efforts towards equitable global access to vaccines and support in investment to enable production of vaccines in developing nations.
While on the sidelines of High-Level debates at the 76th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, the EAC Secretary General hailed...
Q and A with Sandra Michelle Harerimana sharing her experience in Karate
Ms. Sandra Michelle Harerimana is a 34 years old Burundian woman who has been practicing karate since 2014 in club RUMURI KARATE Do, one of the clubs at the Burundi University. She spoke to Joella Nticiteretse on the Stereotypes, challenges she’s gone through while practicing the sport.
What motivated you to practice Karate?Since my childhood, I have been...
Burundi’s annual budget increases by a whopping 40 percent
Burundi’s 2022-2023 annual budget increased by a whopping 40% according to the country’s finance minister Domitien Ndihokubwayo while he introduced the budget to the parliament in Bujumbura earlier this week.
“Citizens also should help contribute for the annual projects as the budget records a shortage of almost 200 Billion BIF during the 2022-2023 annual...
Burundi settles for a draw after a late defence blunder
Burundi talisman Saido Berahino taking on Tanzania defenders during the first round of CAF qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2020 in Bujumbura on Wednesday 4th. 2019. PHOTO|FILE
The Burundian national team the Swallows (Intamba mu
Rugamba) had to settle for a draw in a late drama with Tanzania’s Taifa Stars
at Intwari stadium in...
Ndayishimiye: I will walk in his foot steps
Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye said that he will follow the footsteps of his predecessor the late Pierre Nkurunziza for a United and peaceful Burundi.
The comments came during the commemoration of the one year anniversary since the death of the late president Pierre Nkurunziza in Jun,8 2020.
“Since I met...
Angeline: More assessment needed on domestic workers
Burundi’s First Lady Angeline Ndayishimiye has called on companies that are involved in taking Burundian women to
EABC calls for the reopening of regional Air Space
The East African Business Council has called on the East African Community (EAC) Partner States to fast track opening of air transport services to boost regional trade, tourism and hospitality sectors.
In a statement released by the EABC, the Business Council said that it appreciates the measures by the EAC...
Burundi defeats Namibia in African Cup qualifiers
Burundi’s Intamba mu Rugamba defeated Namibia’s Brave Warriors this Tuesday by 3-2 in their attempt to qualify for the continental prestigious competition the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
Namibia just needed one point to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations only for the Intamba mu Rugamba to spoil their party.