Latest articles on President John Magufuli

Mr President, just tell us the truth

Africa Mwanahamisi Singano - 7 May 2020

President John Magufuli has been widely criticised for his lacklustre response to the coronavirus pandemic, even as case numbers in Tanzania increase. Mwanahamisi Singano says that Tanzanians have a right to expect more

.lazy-loader-background-element-2.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2015/03/f7a1e1ed-2015-03-02-lesotho-elections-transparent-and-fair-says-sadc-image-696x392.jpg) }

Elections test Africa’s democracy

Africa David Kode - 3 Mar 2020

Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression

Tanzania’s mining dispute ends – but at what cost?

Africa Simon Allison - 23 Oct 2019

Government’s settlement with Acacia Gold may be a short-term victory that scares off new investors

.lazy-loader-background-element-4.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/03/829f7eab-tanzania-suspends-leading-newspaper-over-currency-report-696x445.jpeg) }

Tanzania suspends leading newspaper over currency report

Africa Agency - 28 Feb 2019

The Citizen was accused of relaying false information in a recent article on the devaluation of Tanzanian shilling

Shot 16 times, but still defiant

Africa Simon Allison - 15 Feb 2019

Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian MP and a member of Chadema, the main opposition party. In September 2017, two gunmen attacked him outside his house

Tanzania suffers peril of populism

Africa Nic Cheeseman - 7 Dec 2018

People call John Magufuli ‘The Bulldozer’. But in his haste to get things done, he might be wrecking the very foundations of his country’s democracy

.lazy-loader-background-element-7.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/02/71a46705-eu-to-review-its-financial-support-for-tanzania-over-human-rights-concerns-696x445.jpeg) }

EU to review its financial support for Tanzania over human rights concerns

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 18 Nov 2018

Tanzania's President Magufuli is facing growing international pressure and sanction over the repression of civil society, the media and gay people

Dirco confirms release of former M&G editor, colleague

Article Simon Allison & Gemma Ritchie - 7 Nov 2018

Angela Quintal and her Committee to Protect Journalists colleague Muthoki Mumo are now free to leave Tanzania

.lazy-loader-background-element-9.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/02/3c8fa365-tanzania-government-denounces-governors-anti-gay-witch-hunt-696x445.jpeg) }

Tanzania government denounces governor’s anti-gay witch-hunt

Africa Agency - 5 Nov 2018

Anti-gay sentiment has increased since Magufuli's 2015 election, forcing most gays, lesbians and other sexual minorities to live in secrecy

Tanzania ferry disaster toll rises to 151

Africa Tristan Mcconnell - 22 Sep 2018

The vessel may have been carrying as many as 200 passengers — double the ferry's capacity

.lazy-loader-background-element-11.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/02/4b60ce7b-00-call-to-join-quest-for-financial-freedom-and-security-696x445.jpeg) }

Ethiopia’s 100-day revolution

Africa Simon Allison - 11 Jul 2018

All new leaders promise change, but few deliver. Abiy Ahmed is different

Tanzania’s illiberal tilt

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Jul 2018

Tanzania, one of Africa’s most stable democracies, is sliding toward authoritarianism

.lazy-loader-background-element-13.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/02/e0053f44-tanzanias-latest-clampdown-takes-decades-of-repression-to-new-lows-696x445.jpeg) }

Tanzania’s latest clampdown takes decades of repression to new lows

Africa Staff Reporter - 29 May 2018

In Tanzania today, political space has shrunk to the point where protests are suppressed before they emerge

Tanzanian journalist recounts his midnight flight from assassins

Africa Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2018

Veteran Tanzanian journalist, and government critic, recounts his escape from assassins – and describes the country’s climate of fear

.lazy-loader-background-element-15.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/02/22fb8b42-senegals-rappers-continue-to-cry-from-the-heart-for-a-more-just-society-696x445.jpeg) }

Senegal’s rappers continue to ‘cry from the heart’ for a more just society

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2018

Across the continent, musicians are not only a symbolic soundtrack for struggles – they are marching on the frontlines and leading social movements.

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

National

Justice department hit by a costly cyberattack

Sabelo Skiti - 30 Sep 2020

The theft of R10-million from the Guardian’s Fund account prompts the justice department to freeze all accounts until an audit can determine the extent of the damage

National

Hawks arrest Free State ‘asbestos project’ players

Sabelo Skiti - 30 Sep 2020

Businessman Edwin Sodi and senior civil servants are among those arrested over the R200-million theft of state funds

National

Eastern Cape MEC sues activist for defamation

anna majavu - 30 Sep 2020

“The province’s member of the executive council for transport Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe is suing a United Front activist for Facebook posts he made that she says paint her as corrupt.”

Press Releases

Special Reports

UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

Special Reports

SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

Special Reports

The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

Special Reports

TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

Special Reports

The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

Special Reports

Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

Special Reports

SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

Special Reports

Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs