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02-04-2014 ■ Burundi will participate in the 3rd African Cross Country Championship that will take place at Kampala in Uganda on 16th March 2014. For more details, Iwacu has met Egide Nitunga the Chairman of Burundi Athletics Fenestration-  by Lorraine Josiane Manishatse An interview What does Cross Country mean? Cross country (...)

02-04-2014 ■ Down’s syndrome is not a disease but rather a congenital malformation due to the presence of an extra chromosome. It causes various physical symptoms and mental disabilities in most cases. However, with proper care and enough knowledge, the child can show tremendous improvement and even aspire to a professional (...)

02-01-2014 ■ In Burundi, much investment in tourism sector is observed nowadays. The number of hotels is increasing. However, their management leaves to desire due to the lack of effective training. Then, both the owners and the government should tackle the issue very seriously.-Yves Didier Irakoze According to G. Ndayishimiye, a (...)

01-31-2014 ■ Some EAC businessmen who operate in Burundi state that the country has a good and wonderful climate for business. However, the system to facilitate investors has to be improved more and more.-Yves Didier Irakoze Abdul is a businessman from Tanzania who has been running his business here in Burundi (...)

01-30-2014 ■ The 56th Executive Committee of East African Business Council (EABC ) has just concluded this last week a Strategic Board Retreat in Rwanda whose objective was to steer EABC into a new direction in 2014 and beyond.-By Diane Uwimana Achieving its mission of being the driver of policy advocacy in (...)

01-29-2014 ■ Sabe is a place located near “BNUB” Headquarters, on the road leading to Gatumba. During the rainy season, water makes its way inside houses, and renders roads impracticable. The population of Sabe is crying out for help without further ado.-By Joanna Nganda Upon arrival, the situation is quite clear: (...)

01-29-2014 ■ Some questions on the application form raise worries. Many people think that it is a privacy invasion despite the government’s attempt to calm down the population. Edouard Madirisha translated by Yves Didier Irakoze. Before filling in this application form, some questions are quite strange because unfamiliar to have this (...)

01-28-2014 ■ Burundi Federal Chamber of Trade and Industry has recently received some fund to help former Bujumbura Central Market users. From BIF 500 thousand to 2 million will be given to each victim.-Diane Uwimana Since the Bujumbura Central Market has burned, some countries through their embassies, institutions, companies, associations as (...)

01-27-2014 ■ Motivating youths to contribute in the environment protection and humanitarian issues by protecting chimpanzees were among the extraordinary objectives during her three-day visit in Burundi.-By Diane Uwimana In her 80’s, she seems to be 20 referring to her determination towards the environmental issues. Living in Tanzania for more than (...)

01-27-2014 ■ Solidarity and Development (SODEVE), is an active association based in Burundi since 15 years now. SODEVE is engaged in the creation of a snake house and a laboratory to make anti-venom serums that will be distributed to treat venomous snakes’ bites.-Joanna Nganda “What would you do if you were (...)