[wanabidii] Tea time over as ‘bulldozer’ president Magufuli targets Tanzanian waste (M&G Africa)

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Tea time over as 'bulldozer' president Magufuli targets Tanzanian waste   Billions of shillings have spent on schools, water projects and an electricity over the past three months - money that wasn't previously available

Zuma says S. Africa opposition 'useless' and 'ignorant' after they disrupt then walk out on his speech   Zuma announced plans for "an effective turnaround plan" for country's ailing economy, amid dire warnings about growth from the IMF and the World Bank

Back where it started: South Sudan president names arch-rival Riek Machar as vice-president   Under a peace accord signed in August, Machar will join the president in a 30-month transitional government, leading to new elections

A wounded president: S. African opposition storm out of Zuma's address in chaotic parliament scenes   "Zuma...has stolen from us, he has corrupted the economy.. he has made this country a joke and after that, he has laughed at us" - EFF leader Malema

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