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

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Chief calls for peace

Chief Mashayamombe has called for political tolerance among communities in Mashonaland West as the country braces for the impending constitutional referendum and elections....
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22.8.2012 7:57

Unity triumphs at Bikita Heroes celebrations

The MDC-T leadership in Bikita demonstrated its readiness to forgive its enemies when it brought people...
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CDF blown on footbridge, benches

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22.8.2012 7:43

Gokwe TC under probe

Local town clerk Tapiwa Marongwe is under investigation over allegations of mishandling council funds. The matter...
22.8.2012 7:41

Year of hell for accused rapists

A local magistrate has thrown a case out of court in which three young women and...
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Muwanigwa: Passionate about women’s rights

Virginia Muwanigwa is one woman who has managed to draw inspiration from the tribulations of the...
22.8.2012 7:34

Shoko works hard to bring positive change

Though a rosy picture presents itself at Nyika Growth point - the social hub and business...
22.8.2012 7:22

Business development centres to be set up

The Mozambican Confederation of Business Associations (CTA) intends to set up three business development centres to...
22.8.2012 7:21

More teachers to be recruited for secondary schools

In the coming years, the Mozambican Education Ministry must recruit more teachers for secondary schools, to...
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Gas-powered buses back on the streets

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Swaziland exporting iron through Maputo

Swaziland expects to export a million tonnes of iron ore concentrate a year through the port...
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Renamo claims office destroyed, government denies

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