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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Some Zimbabweans have questioned the government’s argument that extending the terms of the president and Parliament by two years will allow key development projects to be completed, saying the ruling Zanu-PF has had more than four decades in power without delivering meaningful improvements in public services or the economy.

MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

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South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

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Coltart says latest constitutional amendment is ‘illegitimate’ and ‘illegal’

Coltart says latest constitutional amendment is ‘illegitimate’ and ‘illegal’

Human rights lawyer Doug Coltart has described the recent constitutional amendment as both “illegitimate” and “illegal”, arguing that the process leading to its enactment was fundamentally flawed and failed to meet constitutional requirements.

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Laughter is the best medicine, wisdom said, long ago. But not necessarily in all places at all times. In Zimbabwe, laughter might actually be the worst...
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Quest Motors’ new models

One of the country’s three car assembling plants, Quest Motors Manufacturing, has introduced three new models...
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BRICS: new imperialism?

Last week, Durban hosted the fifth BRICS summit, with the heads of state from Brazil, Russia,...
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Tobacco: payment delays, prices fall

Farmers at Boka Tobacco Auction Floor experienced serious payment delays while others bemoaned the sudden fall...
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SA takes ZITF by storm

South Africa is set to be the largest exhibitor at this year’s 54th edition of the...
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Expert urges fuel-blending caution

Blending unleaded petrol with ethanol is safe for car engines, a motoring expert has said, allaying...
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Track your stolen phone

It is now possible to track your lost or stolen phone, thanks to a new project...
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Extra lessons supplement salaries

The school holidays have given low earning teachers an opportunity to earn some extra money through...
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Zanu youths registered to vote

Aspiring Zanu (PF) Chimanimani East Member of Parliament, Joshua Sacco, is helping scores of youths with...
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Do NGOs, donors undermine the state?

The Afrobarometer always provides interesting perspectives on what African citizens (as opposed to their governments) believe....
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Slap in the face for UK: Vigil

Britain’s conciliatory overture to Zanu (PF) was rudely rejected by Justice Minister Chinamasa on his visit...
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Strong and swift measures required to stem the assault

Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has been monitoring, with increasing concern, recent reportage in the...

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