In 2009, and with the support of the government of the UK through its Department for International Development (DFID), the Government of Burundi set up the Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR). [...]
The Sun Safari Club Hotel brings innovation, experience and the highest international standards to Burundi’s rapidly developing tourism industry. Launched in 2005, the family-owned property has grown over the years and [...]
Dr. Sabine Ntakarutimana, Minister of Public Health and the Fight Against HIV/ AIDS, discusses challenges and recent progress in Burundi’s healthcare sector. European Times: Can you describe the organisation of Burundi’s [...]
Léocadie Nihazi, Minister of Telecommunications, ICT and Parliament Relations, discusses recent developments in the telecom sector. European Times: What are the main responsibilities of the Ministry of Telecommunications, ICT and Parliament Relations? [...]
The Office du Thé du Burundi (OTB) has been promoting the production of high-quality tea in Burundi since 1965. This state-owned organisation, now set for privatisation, has 900 hectares of tea [...]
Odette Kayitesi, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, explains that agriculture is Burundi’s life blood and the driving force behind the country’s economy. She outlines her ministry’s policies and projects aimed at fostering [...]
Banque Commerciale du Burundi (Bancobu) has been providing high-quality banking services in Burundi for 53 years. The bank, now with shareholders from the public and private sectors, achieved around €76.3 million in [...]
Issa Ngendakumana, Minister of Good Governance and Privatisation, discusses his ministry’s key goals. European Times: What are your ministry’s priorities? Issa Ngendakumana: Following many years of war and unrest, the government of [...]
H.E. Pierre Nkurunziza, elected President of the Republic of Burundi in 2005 and re-elected in 2010, became President at a time when Burundi was devastated after more than a decade of civil [...]
Jean Ciza, Governor of Burundi’s Central Bank, discusses the bank’s goals for the future. Jean Ciza: The Central Bank issues currency, supervises Burundi’s commercial banks, promotes a sustainable financial sector [...]
