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

Some Zimbabweans have questioned the government’s argument that extending the terms of the president and Parliament by two years will allow key development projects to be completed, saying the ruling Zanu-PF has had more than four decades in power without delivering meaningful improvements in public services or the economy.

MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

Mnangagwa in breach of constitution by failing to order referendum, party argues

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

‘Foreigners’ fished out of their homes and thrown into the back of police vans

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

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

Human rights lawyer Doug Coltart has described the recent constitutional amendment as both “illegitimate” and “illegal”, arguing that the process leading to its enactment was fundamentally flawed and failed to meet constitutional requirements.

15.8.2012 12:39

Border Gezi trainees bitter

Border Gezi trainees bitter
Graduates from Zanu (PF)’s Border Gezi national youth service training programme have expressed their frustration that they were excluded from the party-driven indigenisation programme in the...
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15.8.2012 12:37

Zanu (PF) makes MP’s life tough

Zanu (PF) officials vowed not to recognize the political ward councillorship of elected MDC-T policy maker,...
15.8.2012 12:30

Entrance test outrage

There was outrage at Waddilove Boarding School when it became apparent that more than 800 children...
15.8.2012 12:28

Cop targets MDC businesses

A police officer identified as Frank Katandika of Dombotombo Police Station, allegedly threatened to shut down...
15.8.2012 12:25

MP Jiri installs boreholes

MDC-T Member of Parliament for Chikomba Central, Moses Jiri, channeled part of his $50 000 Constituency...
15.8.2012 12:22

Mawere joins Presidential race

South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman and academic, Mutumwa Mawere, has thrown his hat into the Zimbabwe Presidential...
15.8.2012 12:16

A woman in childbirth

More than half humanity has no idea what it feels like to give birth to a...
15.8.2012 12:12

Don’t give up on the Constitution

Will we get a real people’s constitution this year? That sounds mighty unlikely now. Does that...
15.8.2012 12:04

Cricketers up for awards

Zimbabweans did not make it into the ninth edition of the ICC Cricketer and Test Cricketer...
15.8.2012 12:02

Kwashi can bag it

Forgotten striker, Tostao Kwashi, is on the verge of winning his maiden league title in Vietnam’s...
15.8.2012 11:46

I am sorry: Tavengwa

Sharon Tavengwa has apologised for “letting the nation down”, after she wobbled out of the London...
15.8.2012 11:35

PSL roundup

Gunners have vowed to end Highlanders’ unbeaten run ahead of the two sides’ clash at Barbourfields...
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ABSA PSL: Mixed fortunes for Zim players

The ABSA Premiership season officially kicked off last weekend, bringing mixed fortunes for Zimbabwean stars....

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