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

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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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11.8.2012 13:18

Census training back on track following disturbances

The training of enumerators for next week’s population census will resume on Saturday following a ‘clear all’ meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara and security...
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11.8.2012 13:17

ZANU PF councillors threaten villagers in Sanyati

Six ZANU PF councillors from the Sanyati area of Midlands South Province have been accused of...
11.8.2012 13:16

Still no date for Glen View cop murder trial

The trial of 29 MDC-T activists and officials accused of killing a policeman in Glen View...
11.8.2012 13:09

Endangered wildlife under threat as hunting is ‘indigenised’

Endangered animals in Zimbabwe are facing a serious threat from out of control hunting systems, with...
11.8.2012 13:08

MDC urged to return to constitution drafting table

The MDC formations in government have been urged to take advantage of ZANU PF’s reluctance to...
10.8.2012 12:30

Women 75% happy with draft constitution

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10.8.2012 12:14

World music great Oliver Mtukudzi to be honoured in London

Zimbabwean World Music and Afro-Jazz maestro, Oliver Mtukudzi is to be celebrated with an honorary award...
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Census exposes Zanu PF’s allergy to transparency

The MDC dismisses the barbaric and anti-people attitude exhibited by Zanu PF linked State security agents...
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‘Soldiers’ Disrupt Census Trainings in Bulawayo

A GROUP claiming to be soldiers today allegedly caused chaos at the Bulawayo Province Census command...
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 Military disruptions put census in danger

Fears are mounting that the decennial population census scheduled to start soon will be thrown into...
8.8.2012 14:24

The COPAC Draft: An Analysis of the proposed Electoral system

ZESN held a public meeting at the New Ambassador Hotel on the 7th of August 2012....
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Mid week trading on ZSE subdued

THE trading on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) was subdued with 28 counters losing from yesterday's...
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Reflecting on Zimbabwe's constitution-making process

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