Money transfer agents call for suspension of new tariffs
The Mobile Money transfer agents have called on the suspension of the new tariffs imposed by mobile telephone communications that has been hectic for both customers and agents.
During a meeting that was held this Thursday 13, January, under the auspices of the Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) and in collaboration with...
Day 6 of the East African Inter-Parliamentary Games in Pictures.
Members of Parliament from Tanzania trying to take on Burundi in Tug of War at Namboole stadium (Uganda) During the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games PHOTO| Burundi Times
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) speaker Martin Ngoga with former Tanzanian First Lady Salma Kikwete during the EAC games on Day 6 in Uganda's Namboole Stadium on...
All set for Burundi clash with Indomitable Lions
Burundi’s Swallows is set to lock horns with the Cameroonian Indomitable Lions today at the Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania in efforts to book a ticket to the African Cup Of Nations next year.
During the Press conference held this earlier this week in Tanzania, Burundi’s Intamba mu Rugamba’s head coach said that the team’s...
As ‘zero COVID’ bites, China’s leadership sounds alarm on economy
When Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called for a “sense of urgency” about growing economic risks during a meeting with provincial officials earlier this week, it was his third such warning in days.
“We need to be highly vigilant for unexpected changes in the international and domestic situations, and downward economic pressure has further mounted,”...
12 dead as fresh floods hit Bujumbura
One of the homes damaged by the floods in the northwestern part of Bujumbura. PHOTO| Burundi Police
Twelve people have been confirmed dead
in northwestern part of Burundi’s biggest city Bujumbura after a heavy downpour
on Sunday early morning.
According to the Burundi public security
minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, by Sunday afternoon 12 people...
Burundi lifts ban on forex bureaus, resumes foreign cash flow
Burundi Central Bank (BRB) governor Dieudonné Murengerantwari this Friday announced the lifting of the ban on forex bureaus that was imposed two years ago.
While addressing journalists in Bujumbura, Mr. Murengerantwari said that Burundi is starting a series of reforms to modernize its monetary policy.
“The measure taken on February 07,...
COMESA warns member states to avoid purchase of a cough syrup
In a statement issued by the COMESA Competition Commission this Saturday 13 April 2024, warned COMESA member states to avoid purchasing or using of the Benylin paedeiatric cough syrup 100ml batch No.329304 manufactured by Joshnson & Johnson (PTY) South Africa after detection of of high levels of Diethylene glycol.
“In this regard, pursuant to...
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse live updates: 6 missing workers presumed dead, search to resume Wednesday
At least six people were unaccounted for and presumed dead after a large cargo ship crashed into a pillar of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse.
A total of eight workers who were fixing potholes on the bridge fell into the Patapsco River below. Two people have since...
EAC 2020-21 Budget fails to sail through
The East African Community Budget for the financial year 2020-21 has yet again failed to sail through on Thursday December 10, 2020 as regional law makers differed with member states on the budget allocation, with law makers walking out of the plenary leading to the issue of quorum resulting to the adjournment of the house until...
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.