November 27

• Burundi: Burundi to Get More Support

  The World Bank Country Director for Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda, Mr. Philippe Dongier has said that development partners will continue to work together with the government of... Read more »

November 12

• Burundi: Vatican, Burundi Sign Deal

  A framework agreement was signed yesterday between the Holy See and the Republic of Burundi on "matters of common interest. Read more »

November 6

• Burundi: Burundi Gets U.S.$2.6 Billion

  Burundi's development partners Conference, held from 29th to 30th October 2012 in Geneva, was a huge success as $2.6 bn was the total financial commitments in the plenary by some... Read more »

November 5

• East Africa: Why EA Businesses Need Forums

  The private sector pays taxes to governments who in turn use them to provide services to the people. Read more »

October 30

• Burundi: Burundi Leads Africa in Business Reforms

  Bujumbura, Burundi has been declared the best reformer in Africa in the World Bank Doing Business Index. This was revealed in the release of this year's Doing Business Index 2013... Read more »

October 29

• Uganda: Taxes Hinder Rwanda Cross Border Trade

  High taxes are some of the challenges that are holding back informal cross border trade, which is looked at to boost regional trade. Read more »

October 23

• Burundi: Report Warns Land, Water Pressure to Cause Hunger

  Unsustainable use of land, water, and energy is threatening the food security of the poorest and most vulnerable around the world. Read more »

• Tanzania: Burundi Yet to Benefit From Regional Trade Regime

  A report released by the East African Business Council (EABC) has indicated that many cross border traders are not aware about the East African Community (EAC) simplified Trade... Read more »

September 26

• Burundi: Govt Gets U.S. $120m From India

  In his media statement during the state visit of Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza to India, Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh said: "India is committed to the... Read more »

July 9

• East Africa: Rwanda, Burundi Jubilees Celebrated

  Rwanda and Burundi both celebrated 50 years of independence on July 1. Both countries are the newest members of the East African Community and have/did bring a new breath of fresh... Read more »

May 29

• Tanzania: CRDB Bank Eyes Burundi

  One of the top three commercial banks in Tanzania, CRDB Bank Plc, has said it is planning to open a branch in Bujumbura, making it the first Tanzanian bank to expand to Burundi. Read more »

April 10

• Burundi: Country Bags Another Tourism Award

  Following the success at the the International Tourism Börse (ITB 2012) in Berlin after twenty years of interruption, Burundi has once again received the prize of best... Read more »

March 26

• Burundi: Nation's Win At ITB Demands United Front

  The success of Burundi on the biggest tourism arena is a very big achievement for such a small poor nation that has not been known for its tourism prowess. This year, East Africa... Read more »

March 21

• Burundi: Burundi Best at Berlin Tourism Exhibition

  Burundi, has once again beaten the odds to trump the major destinations in Africa by being voted best of the best and producing the best stall in ITB Berlin. Read more »

February 7

• East Africa: Why Non-Tariff Barriers Should Go [editorial]

  Being a landlocked country, Burundi's economy depends a lot on her neighbours for transport for both import and export. Read more »

February 2

• Burundi: Country Tops Uganda Trade Partners

  Uganda imported more goods from Burundi in the last half of 2011 than any other EAC partner state, a Uganda Revenue Authority tax analysis report has showed. Read more »

January 23

• Burundi: Burundi in Public, Private Sector Meet

  The Second Vice-president, Dr IGervais Rufyikiri last week officially launched the Frame of Dialogue Initiative for the public private sector. Read more »

January 10

• East Africa: Burundi to Gain From Region Projects

  The Burundian Minister in the presidency in charge of the East African Affairs, Mrs. Hafsa Mossi, has announced several socioeconomic projects. Read more »

• Burundi: Government to Recieve U.S $3 Million Grant

  The Burundian National Assembly has just approved a donation of support for economic reforms, to the tune of 35 million dollars, granted by the World Bank to the government of... Read more »

• Burundi: Tax System Confronts Hurdles

  Before closing his forex bureau in 2006, Pierre Claver Hakizindavyi, a Burundian entrepreneur, had made profit and decided to reinvest it in the company to increase its capital. Read more »

December 21, 2011

• Burundi: Burundi Drink Prices Up

  Brarudi S.A. which is partly owned by Heineken NV has announced an increase in the price of all drinks by 50 Burundi Francs (BIF) (USD 0.04). Read more »

December 7, 2011

• Burundi: Burundi President Woos Investors for Lake Summit

  Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza has invited investors to take advantage of the opportunities in the Lake Tanganyika basin. Read more »

November 28, 2011

• Tanzania: Bank to Open Branch in Burundi

  The CRDB Bank, one of Tanzania's biggest commercial banks, will open a branch in the Burundi capital, Bujumbura, by mid 2012, becoming the second local commercial entity to venture... Read more »

• East Africa: Burundi Summit Lifts Nation, EAC [editorial]

  Starting last week, all roads led to Bujumbura, Burundi's capital city that is now reaping from the benefits of joining the East African Comminity. Read more »

• Burundi: Investors Sought for Laketanganyika Basin

  East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera has said the secretariat is working on harnessing the potential of Lake Tanganyika by attracting... Read more »