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“Collèges Techniques”: What’s the pupils’ future?
07-02-2014
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Since the beginning of the school year 2013-2014, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary School, Professional Training and Literacy has cancelled the short section (A3) in each Secondary School. Unfortunately, two schools did not consider the Ministerial Order.-Diane Uwimana The Ministry of Basic and Secondary School, Professional Training and (...)
Economy

Ngozi market soon in metal
07-01-2014
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After several markets have burnt in different areas of the country, the Ngozi Administration has decided to rebuild its market in durable and metallic materials to prevent any fire incident.-Diane Uwimana Since this week, the Ngozi Administration has been working hard to rebuild the market kiosks and stands in (...)
Society

All torrential rain victims return home
06-30-2014
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At the end of this week, all victims of the torrential rain of 9th February 2014 will go back home. However, they complain that the return package is insufficient and call for assistance.-By Diane Uwimana All the victims of the torrential rain gathered in different sites such as Kinama (...)
Sports

Qatar 2022: Accused of corruption, AFC members react
06-28-2014
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At the beginning of June, the British newspaper “Sunday Times” published an article on probable corruption of some African authorities of African Football Confederation (AFC) to support the Qatar for the 2022 World Cup Organization.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “According to the British newspaper, a-gas- wealthy Emirate Authority paid bribery (...)
Environment

Kanyosha River, a danger for neighbouring houses
06-26-2014
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The situation is getting bad to worse. Any house located near Kanyosha River is destroyed step by step. Inhabitants call for the Administration help.-By Diane Uwimana Among rivers travelling Bujumbura City Council, Kanyosha River is one of them where someone should move up stones and sand. Up the first (...)
Society

Batwa salute Communities of Hope support
06-26-2014
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Since five years, Batwa from Matara (Bujumbura) and Muyange II (Bubanza) appreciate the great support offered by the Communities of Hope NGO.-Yves Didier Irakoze “I was somehow living like a slave excluded from the community but now I’m integrated and have found my freedom in the community,” states Daniel (...)
Health

Tattoos can be the origin of serious problems
06-25-2014
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There are people who get tattooed to look like stars or be smart. However, some ignore that tattoos may be harmful if made carelessly.–Yves Didier Irakoze According to Dr Elie Mupera, a dermatologist, tattoos are drawings or signs that people put on their bodies using the ink with sharp (...)
Economy

Agriculture and Livestock General Assembly: a good evaluation opportunity
06-24-2014
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has organized a four- day General Assembly (from 16th to 19th June 2014) to evaluate the situation and discuss challenges and perspectives to fight against malnutrition.-By Diane Uwimana “45% of children aged between 6 and 59 months are suffering from anaemia while 19% (...)
Society

Six Burundians in a six-week academic program at a US University
06-24-2014
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From private and public sectors, they will take part in a six- week study at a U.S University in one of the three tracks in order to share experience with others.-Diane Uwimana The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders (...)
Tourism

The ServiceMag launched in Burundi
06-23-2014
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The ServiceMag made in Burundi 1st edition in Burundi has been officially presented this 17 June 2014 at Roca Golf Hotel. Many officials and private owners take part in that event.-Yves Didier Irakoze The event was dynamic and lively with some comments on the quality of services in all (...)