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Facts About Late President Nkurunzia And His Time In Office

Facts About Late President Nkurunzia And His Time In Office

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By Keefa Nuwahereza Burundi’s president Pierre Nkurunziza, 55, died of heart attack, according to a government statement released June, 9, a day after he passed away in local hospital, although some sources indicate he died of Coronavirus. He had been in power since 2005 and was due to be replaced in August by president elect Evariste Ndayishiiye, who won the May 20 Presidential election. In this article we look at major developments since his death was announced–from presidential condolences to the next steps to be taken for a transition to the post–Nkurunziza era. Government declared a week of mourning following the passing of the President. Announcing the national mourning, Nkurunziza’s senior adviser said he was “very much saddened” by his boss “untimely death.” He weig...
Lawyer Galisonga Speaks Out On Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s Sacked Sanyu FM Presenters

Lawyer Galisonga Speaks Out On Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s Sacked Sanyu FM Presenters

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By Counsel Julius Galisonga  As a child, whenever my dad used to give me less pocket money or cancelled some items off shopping list, I viewed him as unreasonable.  Sometimes he’d pull out a huge bundle of cash and just pull out a little, much less than I wanted and gave me. To me then, he was a stingy guy. As a parent, I’ve not bought every toy, shoe or fancy things as my kids ask, not necessarily that am unreasonable but because there are decisions I make with due considerations of all circumstances. This is the situation facing employers and the employees in the immediate aftermath of Covid-19. Only pragmatism on the part of both parties will keep their relationship lasting. Let’s take the example of Sanyu FM employees. Sanyu FM, which is part of Ruparel...