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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Mugabe's application against by-elections

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Residents 2: Chombo 0

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MDC on course for elections

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Zimbabwe government gazettes referendum results

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Men jailed for killing thief

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MDC-T supporters clash

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The three Cs against gender violence

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Al-Shabaab divides Zanu (PF)

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