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’

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

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22.8.2012 7:15

Botswana plans to open diplomatic mission in Maputo

Botswana plans to open diplomatic mission in Maputo
The Botswanan High Commissioner to Mozambique, Gladys Kokorwe, who resides in Harare, announced in Maputo on Monday that Botswana intends to open a diplomatic mission in...
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Research should contribute to sustainability

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Fisheries production up by 66 percent

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Labour minister's visit to South Africa postponed

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Prepare for elections: MP Jiri

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Locals bring light to village

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Army holding Mugabe hostage

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Soldiers fail pre-census test

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Poor logistics hinder census …locals won’t trust enumerators

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Dog vaccination launch

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Tourism on the up

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Heritage site restored

The National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe has embarked on the restoration of the Nalatale Cultural...
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TBZ told to reinstate workers

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