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

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CIO propaganda docu taints Kay

Central Intelligence Organisation operatives and Zanu (PF) are stage managing a ‘colonial era’ documentary film designed to discredit MDC-T Marondera Central Legislator, Iain Kay, and the...
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22.8.2012 11:14

Chombo’s wings clipped

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22.8.2012 11:12

Council battles to pay workers

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Khupe challenges Zanu (PF)

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Chombo is stealing our land: resettled farmers

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Former orphan returns to help new generation

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22.8.2012 10:54

Gender stereotypes: we are all to blame

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A spook on my stoep?

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Hiding from the truth

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Women are not baby-making machines

The recent statement by President Robert Mugabe blaming women for failing to conceive and boost Zimbabwe’s...
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Women educators converge on Zim

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Chief accused of terrorizing MDC supporters

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Chiefs show Zanu allegiance

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