10-30-2018 ■ About 300 journalists have attended the 2018 conference on African investigative journalism. This 14th gathering of investigative journalists from across Africa and the world has 70 speakers in 62 different sessions and delegates from at least 36 countries. Immam Nma Shuaib, journalist of Daily Trust Newspaper based in Abuja, (...)

10-26-2018 ■ A delegation from the National Communication Council -CNC has visited Iwacu Press Group this Thursday October 25. The main objective was to see how the press group works and the difficulties that it faces in the processing and dissemination of information. Gabriel Bihumugani, CNC legal adviser, says other members (...)

10-25-2018 ■ Nestor Bankumukunzi, chairman of Burundi media regulator (CNC), presented on 24 October the quarterly achievements of medias authorized to operate in Burundi. He suggested that media officials should master the newly adopted press law, popularize it among journalists and closely supervise journalists and communication technicians in order to work (...)

09-07-2018 ■ Burundi Revenue Authority has organized this 6 September, a workshop for journalists of local radio stations and newspapers to raise awareness of the importance of paying taxes. Léopold Kabura, Deputy Commissioner of Burundi Revenue Authority says any taxpayer will pay taxes if s/he understands a little a bit the (...)

08-29-2018 ■ “Incident occurred between journalists of Radio Culture reporting at Ngagara neighborhood, Section 10 and police agents,” Nestor Bankumukunzi, chairman of Burundi media regulator (CNC), told journalists. The three journalists were reporting on land dispute between two families. “The presence of these journalists would have been interpreted as a catalyst (...)

07-26-2018 ■ “Until July, Burundian media made progress in respect of the press law and professional principles,” said Nestor Bankumukunzi, chairman of Burundi media regulator (CNC) in a press briefing on 25 July. He says some media committed fewer mistakes compared to previous months. He encourages them to keep moving forwards. (...)

07-25-2018 ■ Burundian companies operating in the artistic field, food processing, agribusiness and tourism are exhibiting their products since the opening of Burundi Diaspora Week this 24 July at “Zion Beach” in the capital Bujumbura. Fabrice Manirakiza, from Come and See Burundi Company operating in Tourism, Investment and Social services, says (...)

07-24-2018 ■ The team in charge of organizing Pamoja Festival says Gospel music is one of the ways which can be used to convey a positive message. Hugues Safari, Pamoja Festival communication assistant, says music plays a significant role in Burundians’ lives. “Music is part of life. It is also one (...)

07-22-2018 ■ On Friday, July 22, 2016, Jean Bigirimana, Iwacu journalist was reported missing to not be back any more. This Sunday, July 22, 2018, it was exactly two years day after day since he disappeared. His colleagues reaffirm their commitment to seeking the truth about his going missing and staying (...)

07-05-2018 ■ Five out of seven members of the organizing committee of Miss Burundi 2018 announced their resignation on social media on July 3 due to some misunderstanding with the chairman of the committee. Amine El Kosseifi, the chairman of Burundi events organization, says the cause of the resignation was some (...)