01-20-2014 ■ This opportunity coincides with the launch of a new radio soap opera produced by Population Media Center on women and children’s health and nutrition in Burundi.-By Diane Uwimana The radio drama so-called “Agashi” (Hey, Look Again!) addresses issues such as child nutrition and family planning through intriguing storylines and plot (...)

01-17-2014 ■ These past few weeks, you might have seen a strange-looking green and white van driving around the town. That van is actually a mobile bank. A Mobile Branch to be precise and Iwacu approached CRDB bank’s Relationship Manager to learn more about their one-of-a-kind innovation in Burundi.–By Joanna Nganda (...)

01-17-2014 ■ Just at Mugere River, there is a small slaughterhouse. All waste composed of blood and excrement from goats and cows slaughtered are directed into Mugera River which flows into Lake Tanganyika. Consequently, the Lake is polluted and biodiversity is threatened.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse When arrived at Mugere River Bridge (...)

01-17-2014 ■ High blood pressure, a condition known to affect the old, can also affect young people in their late 20s and early 30s. The causes are many, the consequences costly but the prevention is possible. Dr. Marc Nimburanira, Cardiologist, tells us more about high blood pressure.-By Joanna Nganda “Blood pressure (...)

01-15-2014 ■ Since this year, some EAC partner states (Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda) will use the single tourist visa. Tourists can easily visit some attractive sites in the country. Therefore, Burundi City’s Museum has some interesting things to show them.-By Diane Uwimana Set up in 1977, the National Museum (Musée vivant) (...)

01-15-2014 ■ As Graphic Design starts being popular in the country, many young Burundians dream to become Graphic Designers. According to some of these latter, this art pushes them to become more creative and innovative for earning their living. Iwacu has met some of them.-Yves Didier Irakoze Inspired by the world (...)

01-14-2014 ■ Ugandans, Kenyans and Rwandans have already started the use of ID card to cross their borders. But in Burundi, the process of filling out the form of the ID is continuing.By Diane Uwimana Since this January 2014, citizens from three partner states (Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda) have begun to (...)

01-14-2014 ■ The City Council authority has decided to close dirty restaurants which don’t respond to hygienic norms in Bujumbura. However, some of the restaurants are still working despite the decision.-Yves Didier Irakoze Those small restaurants are often built with wood, strips of canes or stalks, and covered with plastics and (...)

01-13-2014 ■ In Bujumbura, it’s not uncommon to see a pregnant woman drinking an ice cold beer or some other kind of alcohol. But just how bad does it affect the child-to-be and the mother herself? What are the risks on the long run?-By Joanna Nganda Dr. Deo Ntukamazina, obstetrician-gynecologist at (...)

01-13-2014 ■ Some areas from Bujumbura City Council are unsafe and unhealthy to live in because of flooded roads and streets during heavy rain. It prevents free movement of both cars and pedestrians. According to the Director of Town Planning, half of those places will soon be made salubrious.-By Lorraine Josiane (...)