Burundi Eco The foreign exchange market in imbalance

Closure of exchange offices, opening of exchange offices, these are the measures that have been successively taken to make the exchange market fluid. Can we say that the bet has been won? Mélance Maniragaba, deputy editor. The value of the greenback against the BIF, especially on the black market can tell us more. While on … Read more

Burundi Eco Aline Joëlle Nduwindavyi, the web champion

Men take the lion’s share of ICT development. However, some women stand out in the creation of web applications. They impose themselves in digital development like Mrs. Aline Joëlle Nduwindavyi, a young girl who develops websites. She invites other women to break down barriers and stereotypes to harness their talents. Aline Joëlle Nduwindavyi, a website … Read more

Burundi Eco Unaffordable food prices

Soaring prices are affecting the daily lives of Burundians. For more than a year, we have been witnessing a generalized and continuous rise in food prices. The figures published by the National Institute of Statistics of Burundi, ex-ISTEEBU are cold on the back. Food inflation is not abating in the market. “Annual inflation reaches 28%. … Read more

Burundi Eco Regional press review: Protests against inflation in Kenya

A contagious disease has been declared in Tanzania. During the month of March 2023, Uganda is in the process of putting in place, a law against homosexuality. This at a time when Kenyans are demonstrating against inflation and the high cost of living in their country. As for Rwanda, the fourth edition of the “EAPCCO” … Read more

Burundi Eco Rise in prices: The government called to act

The rise in prices observed on the local market in recent days worries more than one. In its media release on March 21, the Observatory for the Fight against Corruption and Economic Malpractice (OLUCOME) spoke about what it considers to be the catalysts for this situation. Among other recommendations, this organization demands transparency, competition in … Read more