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.

14.8.2012 16:20

Key points in draft constitution

Key points in draft constitution
WOZA has identified the following sections as being important to members:...
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14.8.2012 16:18

Copac draft: emphasis on respect for human rights

Chapter Four of the Copac draft constitution deals with the Declaration of Rights. It would appear...
14.8.2012 16:15

Zanu (PF) never ceases to amaze

Regarding the constitution-making process, the only consistent thing about Zanu (PF) is its sheer lack of...
14.8.2012 16:13

Hooliganism runs amok

Visitors to this country who witnessed the chaos caused by soldiers and central intelligence personnel last...
14.8.2012 16:11

Night terrors force family to leave

The first time Mandisa had the night terrors, her mother was convinced she was being murdered...
14.8.2012 16:06

A happy childhood? Not for most Zim kids

Not every child in Zimbabwe suffering from stress has had a family member jailed or murdered,...
14.8.2012 16:00

Zim activist fights child marriage

Zimbabwean-born prominent human rights defender, Nyaradzai Gumbonzvanda, was recently appointed a member of the Advisory Committee...
14.8.2012 15:55

Water woes: what are the options?

Several suburbs across the city have experienced serious water shortages, raising fears that typhoid will continue...
14.8.2012 15:46

Constitution serves Zanu: Gwisai

The draft constitution produced by the Constitution Select Committee is doctored to enrich and protect Zanu...
14.8.2012 15:44

By-election violence warnings

Human rights organisations have spoken out against possible violence in the run up to the forthcoming...
14.8.2012 15:43

Costly new vaccine

The recently approved two-in-one vaccine for cervical cancer is too expensive for public vaccination, a senior...
14.8.2012 14:22

PYD on International Youth Day

In 1999,in its resolution 54/120,the General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of...
14.8.2012 14:01

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