03-26-2014 ■ Jabe market traders accuse Bwiza Administrator of having usurped the place of waste. Long ago, all wastes were thrown into an area located in the western part of Jabe Market, at Bwiza Commune in Bujumbura City Council.-By Diane Uwimana “When I was eight, I saw trash being thrown at that (...)

03-21-2014 ■ The street commonly called Sanzu of South Mutanga is in a dangerous situation due to a natural catastrophe caused by Ntahangwa River. People living along that street risk moving because their houses can fall into the river at any time.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse “The catastrophe that occurred on 20th February (...)

03-19-2014 ■ Crocodiles and chimpanzees breeding are practiced in Bujumbura households or in some bars and public places even though it is not allowed by the law. According to the Cites Law, chimpanzees and crocodiles are among wild animals that must be protected against any exportation or trade activities.-By Lorraine Josiane (...)

03-15-2014 ■ Water, climate and Development Program(WACDEP) seeks to support the integration of water security and climate resilience in the development planning and decision-making process through investment in water security and climate adaptation.-By Diane Uwimana “Nobody else is better placed to know citizens’ challenges, needs and interests than local government officials”, (...)

03-13-2014 ■ 16 delegates from Africa where Youth Voluntary for Environment (YVE) operates, gathered at Dapaong (Togo) last week to exchange knowledge and experience, and provide reports of activities in their respective countries 2013 ( 24 February to 2 March 2014).-ByYves Didier Irakoze This conference is an opportunity of exchanging and (...)

03-11-2014 ■ Water, climate and Development Program(WACDEP) seeks to support the integration of water security and climate resilience in the development planning and decision-making process through investment in water security and climate adaptation.-By Diane Uwimana “Nobody else is better placed to know citizens’ challenges, needs and interests than local government officials”, (...)

03-10-2014 ■ 16 delegates from Africa where Youth Voluntary for Environment (YVE) operates, gathered at Dapaong (Togo) last week to exchange knowledge and experience, and provide reports of activities in their respective countries 2013 ( 24 February to 2 March 2014).-By Yves Didier Irakoze “This conference is an opportunity of exchanging (...)

01-29-2014 ■ Sabe is a place located near “BNUB” Headquarters, on the road leading to Gatumba. During the rainy season, water makes its way inside houses, and renders roads impracticable. The population of Sabe is crying out for help without further ado.-By Joanna Nganda Upon arrival, the situation is quite clear: (...)

01-22-2014 ■ Some people from Bujumbura City Council avoid getting supplies from Bujumbura City Market (BCM) commonly called Sion Market, because of mud and stagnant rainy water.- By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse   When it has rained it is practically impossible to penetrate into BCM. Iwacu has visited the place and met traders (...)

01-20-2014 ■ This Tuesday 15th January 2014, the Ministry in Charge of Environment has declared that the illegal exploitation and exportation of the plant scientifically known Osyris Lanceolata and commonly named Sandalwood will be strictly punished according to the law.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Since August December 2013, the illegal exploitation of (...)