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Magufuli, the son of a farmer,[1] took over from Jakaya Kikwete, whose government was scarred by scandals and excesses, and it’s already clear why the can-do, cost-cutting, austere, corruption-hating new leader is known as Iron Fist and the Bulldozer.[1] Check also: All Ghost Workers Must Be Removed From Public Service Payroll, Says Magufuli There might be tongue-in-cheek celebrations on Twitter – the hashtag ...

I reviewed the HTC 10 this morning and when I did, I noted that it is one of the most surprising phones the world has ever seen. Sure we knew all about the phone’s design and specs leading up to the announcement, but leaks never seem to be able to paint a complete picture. Check also: HTC to reveal its ...

HARARE- Demonstrators in Zimbabwe held the largest protest against President Robert Mugabe in nearly a decade on Thursday, marching through central Harare demanding that the 92-year-old leader make a “dignified exit.” Check also: In Zimbabwe, make fun of president Robert Mugabe at your own risk Under the watchful eye of riot police, more than 2,000 supporters of the Movement for ...

For perhaps the first time during Museveni’s three-decade rule, Ugandans in the diaspora are organizing themselves for substantial public action. Groups have gathered across Asia, Europe and North America to advocate for their friends and relatives back home. Check also: United States to reconsider its relationship with Uganda A protester at the United Nations in New York mourned the dismantling ...

Makerere university contributes 40 per cent of their staff monthly salaries. This is collected from internally generated revenue like fees from private students. However, as it appeared yesterday, the government had not yet paid their quarterly releases which made it difficult for them to operate. According to Prof John Ssentamu-Ddumba, the vice chancellor, the university is tired of the frequent ...