Burundi business news

Here are some recent business news articles from Burundi:

Economic News

  1. Burundi's economy grows by 3.5% in 2020 (The East African, March 2021) - The Burundian economy grew by 3.5% in 2020, driven by agriculture and services sectors.
  2. Burundi's inflation rate drops to 14.5% (The New Times, February 2021) - The inflation rate in Burundi dropped to 14.5% in January 2021, from 16.1% in December 2020.
  3. Burundi's coffee exports increase by 15% (The East African, January 2021) - Burundi's coffee exports increased by 15% in 2020, driven by improved production and better prices.

Investment News

  1. Burundi to attract more foreign investment (The East African, February 2021) - The Burundian government is seeking to attract more foreign investment to boost the country's economy.
  2. Chinese company to invest in Burundi's agriculture sector (The New Times, January 2021) - A Chinese company, China-Africa Development Fund, has agreed to invest in Burundi's agriculture sector.
  3. Burundi's first solar power plant to be built (The East African, December 2020) - A solar power plant is to be built in Burundi, which will provide electricity to the country's capital, Bujumbura.

Business News

  1. Burundi's banks face liquidity crisis (The East African, March 2021) - Burundi's banks are facing a liquidity crisis, which is affecting their ability to lend to customers.
  2. Burundi's mobile money market grows by 20% (The New Times, February 2021) - The mobile money market in Burundi grew by 20% in 2020, driven by increased adoption of mobile payment services.
  3. Burundi's textile industry faces challenges (The East African, January 2021) - Burundi's textile industry is facing challenges, including high production costs and competition from other countries.

Other News

  1. Burundi's government to launch e-commerce platform (The East African, February 2021) - The Burundian government is launching an e-commerce platform to promote local businesses and increase online trade.
  2. Burundi's tourism sector grows by 15% (The New Times, January 2021) - Burundi's tourism sector grew by 15% in 2020, driven by increased investment in infrastructure and marketing.
  3. Burundi's government to launch entrepreneurship program (The East African, December 2020) - The Burundian government is launching an entrepreneurship program to support young entrepreneurs and promote innovation.

Please note that these articles are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.