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. 

Zimbabweans question claim two-year term extension will improve development

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MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

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’

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Release jailed chairman: MDC youth

The South African wing of the MDC-T Youth Assembly has called for the immediate release of their Zimbabwean comrade, Solomon Madzore, who remains jailed at Chikurubi...
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Animal poisoning in Chiredzi

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Zim Select side to replace Uganda in Africa Cup

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ZimStart runs out of Census collection Data forms

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Econet cuts lines to Netone

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Gumbo names squad for Nations Cup

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GALZ Statement on the raid of its offices on 20 August 2012

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ZLHR condemns GALZ raids and state-sponsored homophobia against LGBTS

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Flower Power for Rhinos

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MDC dismisses report by US Freedom House

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Little Tanya’s road to stardom

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Tsvangirai honoured

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Running-mates clause threatens Zanu (PF)

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