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Pélagie Nimpaye Turns Her Crocheting Passion into Success
Pélagie Nimpaye is an artisan who has successfully balanced her professional career with her passion for handmade crafts. Residing in Busoro, Muha commune, in Bujumbura, she holds a degree in
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Facilitating Access to Agricultural Inputs: a Key to Strengthening Food Security in Burundi
Currently, 41.2% of Burundi's population faces food insecurity. Agripreneurs, who account for 90 % of agricultural production and are essential to the country's food security, encounter numerous challenges that hinder their ability
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Burundi Advances Towards Electric Mobility with a Dedicated Promotion Day
Burundi took a significant step towards sustainable transport by hosting a day dedicated to the Promotion of Electric Mobility, March 18, 2025. The event brought together key players in the sector,
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Celebration of Women’s Rights Month within the PROMOST Program
On March 17, 2025, in honor of Women's Rights Month, Swisscontact, in partnership with AFAB, organized a mini fair showcasing artisanal products. This event brought together women entrepreneurs from various
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Burundian Innovator Yves Mpawenayo Unveils Locally-Made Electric Motorcycles
Burundian entrepreneur Yves Mpawenayo, founder and CEO of Electromeca, has introduced a groundbreaking electric motorcycle named Muravyo (lightning), designed to run on electricity and solar power. Speaking at a press conference on February 28, 2025, at his