Society

“ESCEP-Bât”: a collection system and water storage tank
05-14-2014
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Due to high water price in Burundi, ESCEP-Bât constructs and sells water tanks from 1,000 litres to 4,000 litres, which consist of collecting and storing water in a tank.–By Diane Uwimana Gilbert Nkezabahizi, Chairperson of the Company ESCEP-Bât, notes that the company has the major objectives of improving the (...)

Children maintenance allowances- most court cases at Kamenge
05-13-2014
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At Kamenge Residence Court, many cases concern women who come for denied paternity. This is about fathers refusing to pay children maintenance allowances.-By Yves Didier Irakoze According to Liévin Rupande, the President of Kamenge Residence Court, these kinds of cases are frequently observed in Court. Very often, it is (...)

Artemisia: what a huge relief against malaria!
05-12-2014
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Two kinds of Artemisia such as Artemisia Annua and Artemisia Afra are now proved that they can cure malaria. Albert Mbonerane, the Chairperson of the Association Fighting Against Malaria (ALUMA) gives us more information.-Diane Uwimana “In the world, every 20 seconds, a child of less than 5 years old (...)

The avenues of “Mission & Amitié”: difficult roads to cross
05-09-2014
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These roads are famous for their business activities. People may say that if someone look for something and want shopping, he/she may go to these avenues. Shops, forex bureaux and bank offices… are found there. Everybody feels rushed in business even if it is a little one.-Diane Uwimana In (...)

Children with disabilities: Integration through education
05-08-2014
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Experimental schools like Kanyosha Primary School III have been created since 2010 to integrate children with disabilities. It’s a successful project because disabled children find the school as a place of development and integration.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “We have 87 disabled children at our school since 2010. 48 boys (...)

Dear employers, respect the Maternity Leave
05-02-2014
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Burundian pregnant women are protected by Burundi’s Labor Code and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention to which Burundi is a signatory country. But how well are expecting mothers protected?-By Joanna Nganda Cynthia, 29, is eight months into her pregnancy but her prominent stomach has been in the middle (...)

Pregnancy is a high risk to 36 years old women
05-02-2014
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The rate complication for pregnant women aged from 36 to menopause is high. Complications are observed to the mother as well as to the fetus.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse High risk pregnancy means pregnancy with some complications. It is observed that out of 1OO women, between 10 and 15 risk (...)

Antiperspirants very harmful to human beings
04-30-2014
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Most people put antiperspirants on their bodies before leaving their house. However, these products can cause some side-effects to human beings.-Diane Uwimana These products are used to control sweat and odour in our underarms. Some people use perfumed deodorants to cover up underarm smells, but if you sweat a (...)

Bio-energy Burundi: protect firstly the environment
04-30-2014
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Since its creation in 2005, Bio-energy Company produces charcoal from household waste to protect the environment and create jobs.-Diane Uwimana Inside the compound, everybody feels rushed. Some expose the finished products of the transformed charcoal from waste collected in different households in the country in general and in Bujumbura (...)

Humanitarian services on leave
04-28-2014
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The « Medics without Vacation (MWV) » are involved and active wherever they go though they are named like this. Enhancing hospital partners’ capacities is the noble objective of the Belgian Organization.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “In some areas of the world there were people who didn’t get access to high- quality (...)