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Burundi: ICTs infrastructure left unexploited because of lack of culture
Minister of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) says, despite the country having enough basic infrastructure, Burundi falls back in the use of ICTs.“We have found that Burundi has a fairly well-developed ICT…
Poor Economy? Police officer sells bullets at Shs6000, arrested
At the time of his arrest, Bamugireko had just received Shs 400,000 from the buyers in exchange for 63 bullets. In Summary Preliminary investigations reveal that Bamugireko had also previously sold out two handcuffs at…
Why men in Uganda can’t stop peeing in public
I am not liking the direction that this business of economic slowdown, economic downturn, economic crisis, economic this and economic that is taking. Not just me, all the women in Uganda do not like it. It is giving men a…
Rhinos return to Rwanda after ten-year extinction
Eastern black rhinos are coming back to Rwanda after the last individual was documented in the country 10 years ago – a historic move for the nation and the species.African Parks, a conservation non-profit…
Singer Chameleone’s wife files for divorce
Daniella Atim, wife of musician Joseph Mayanja alias Jose Chameleone has asked the Nakawa Chief Magistrate's Court to annul her marriage on grounds of cruelty. She stated in her petition number 72 of 2017, filed on April…
East Africa leads the pack in economic growth
East Africa last year registered the fastest economic growth on the continent — 5.5 per cent — compared with the other regions, according to a new report by the Economic Commission for Africa.The report, Urbanisation and…
’Learn the lessons of Rwanda,’ says UN chief, calling for a future of tolerance, human rights for all
Marking the twenty-third commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres yesterday said the only way to honour the memory of the victims is to ensure such…
Why Ethiopia is building a space programme
THE ancient holy town of Lalibela, perched some 2,500 metres above sea-level in Ethiopia’s northern highlands, boasts some of the clearest night skies imaginable.Ethiopian stargazers dream that the mountains around Lalibela…
Burundi demands money from citizens in desperate effort to avoid economic meltdown
Burundi's government is forcing teachers, nurses and farmers in some of the country's poorest provinces to make what it calls 'voluntary contributions' to state coffers. A list compiled by the Ministry of the…
A multi- purpose jiko that can also light bulbs
https://youtu.be/ktUw39MSThc Ordinarily, Jikos are used for cooking but some innovators have found a new meaning for them. With some modifications the ordinary jikos can generate more energy. NTV
Unwanted pregnancies ruining young lives
Sexual misconduct resulting in unplanned parenthood alarmingly scourges the youth of the educational district of Kabezi.Increasing numbers of undesired pregnancies are ruining the future of students in the education…
Indigenous traders, foreigners clash over retail business
KAMPALA- Indigenous business people who operate in Kampala city have renewed their demands to the government to stop foreigners from operating retail businesses in Uganda’s capital.The business people say foreigners in…
Saido Berahino: Drugs ban from a spiked drink, says Stoke striker
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino says the eight-week drugs ban he served earlier this season came after his drink was spiked in a nightclub.Berahino did not play for former club West Brom between September and January,…
The Africa Internet Summit 2017 to be held in Kenya
The Africa Internet Summit 2017 (AIS’17) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 21 May - 2 June co-organised by AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry for Africa, AfNOG, the African Network Operators’ Group and the Af*…
Musicians demand replacement of Burundian Musicians’ Association representative
Thirty Burundian musicians from inside and outside the country addressed last week a correspondence to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport asking him to replace the current representative of the Burundian Musicians’…
Protests in Namanga over Magufuli’s deportation order
Business at the busy Namanga border town was disrupted for hours as residents clashed with police as they protested harassment by Tanzanian authorities.Trade and transport was paralysed as irate residents barricaded the…
Tanzania rapper Nay wa Mitego freed after Magufuli criticism
Tanzanian rapper Emmanuel Elibariki, known as Nay wa Mitego, has been released just a day after he was arrested for releasing a song deemed insulting to the government.The song emerged last week and has been widely shared…
EAC and ICGLR eager to tackle regional issues together
The East African Community (EAC) and the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) jointly has organized from 27 March, a two-day meeting in the capital Bujumbura to discuss the regional challenges. “We…
Tanzania mining firms oppose ban on mineral exports
Mining companies are facing vast capital outlays and potential losses as a result of a ban on exports of unprocessed minerals by Tanzania. Energy and Minerals Permanent Secretary Justin Ntalikwa said the ban was in line…
Waste water, threat to Lake Tanganyika
On the celebration of the World Water Day which takes place each 22 March, Burundi Ministry of Environment calls on local administrative officials and the population to be involved in the management of…
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