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09-16-2014 ■ The sick complain that they are offered poor service at Roi Khaled hospital. The paying process and tests making are the slowest activities. The hospital’s administration is aware of the situation. However the remedy is far from being reached.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo “The process at the hospital is unbearable. Look! (...)

09-16-2014 ■ Since a few months the center of Karuzi province is running out of water. The living conditions have worsened rapidly, since the beginning of the shortage. The local representatives have started some activities to improve the situation.– By J.Berchmans Siboniyo and J.Noel Manirakiza According to Yvonne, a mother living (...)

09-15-2014 ■ Burundi should join other EAC partner states in constructing roads according to the EAC standard. Regional truck drivers will be trained and receive a common regional driver license. The maximum cargo of 56 ton will be respected in all EAC countries.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Burundi road %A (...)

09-12-2014 ■ The Global Water Partnership East Africa (GWPEA) through its Water, Climate and Development Program, has organized a two day workshop for media from 25th to 26th August 2014 to reinforce knowledge and evaluate the place given to climate change issues in media.–Diane Uwimana “Few media are interested within the (...)

09-12-2014 ■ Despite the ban on fishing baby fish commonly called “Umugara”, they are sold in some Bujumbura markets and by street sellers. An Interview with: Nzeyimana Léonie, the Director of Fish and Fisheries in the Ministry of Environment.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Despite the ban on fishing baby fish “Umugara”, they (...)

09-10-2014 ■ Thirty-three learners graduated in English training at Candle English Language Center this August 30. The graduates appreciate the project and call on all Burundians to join the English training centers throughout all the country.–J.Berchmans Siboniyo The learners are divided into groups. The adult learners have been learning English for (...)

09-10-2014 ■ Since the catastrophic situation occurred in Gatunguru areas (in Kinama Commune) on 9th February 2014, nothing is done to restore the Gasenyi River. An expert alerts.-By Diane Uwimana Two of the three nozzles leading the Gasenyi River waters are blocked. At the time where the rainy season comes close, (...)

09-09-2014 ■ The first edition of Marathon has been held at Bujumbura this 31th August. It has been supported by two Olympic champions from Kenya. About 600 people have participated among which Congolese, Burundians as well as foreigners living in Burundi.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse The first Edition of Bujumbura Marathon held (...)

09-08-2014 ■ Some Burundians use cooking oil only once and others reuse it many times. Nutritionists advice households to use one time only, while restaurants with the right equipment can reuse oil several times.-By Diane Uwimana Isidore Sindabarira, a nutritionist, explains that the risks in reusing cooking oil depend on different (...)

09-08-2014 ■ Even though the school year 2013-2014 will start on September 15th, there are still many challenges. The second year students of fundamental school don’t have classrooms; there is a lack of basic teaching material, classroom supplies and teachers.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse In many communes of Burundi, the fundamental schools (...)