So, Mr. President, is your staying longer in power “best for the country”?

So, Mr. President, is your staying longer in power “best for the country”?

The rhetoric of political self-preservation has always been wrapped in the language of altruism. 

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MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

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Poll threats empty: analyst

Poll threats empty: analyst
People should not read too much into Zanu (PF)’s poll threats as the proclamation of the election date can only be made following an agreement among...
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3.4.2013 9:03

Ready for elections: MDK

The Simba Makoni led Mavambo/Dawn/Kusile party is ready for elections, provided the environment is conducive for...
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Come clean on election dates

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3.4.2013 8:46

May he easter in us!

It is Saturday. We wait for the Lord to rise from the tomb and for the...
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Unfinished business – 2

Last week I dealt with how transparent the referendum voting was – how well could we...
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Why I will vote for MDC

We must unashamedly let Zanu (PF) know that they have failed us and do not deserve...
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Where are the manifestos?

If our political parties are not a funny heap of power-seeking congregants, then they are plain...
3.4.2013 8:27

Economic conflict: city by-laws ignored

Every few weeks or months, the city council decides the city needs to be restored to...
3.4.2013 8:22

South Africa’s continued shame

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3.4.2013 8:15

‘Aliens’, first time voters to decide election outcome

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Fighting neurological disorder stigma

Children with neurological disorders are often deprived of a normal life because of the stigma surrounding...
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Heading for a disputed election: Maisiri

The high stakes involved in the elections increase the chance of the outcome being disputed, says...
3.4.2013 8:01

I believe in team work: Mombeshora

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