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.

3.1.2009 17:39

Activist denied treatment

Activist denied treatment
Zimbabwe's high court on Friday refused a request by a top rights activist detained on accusations of plotting to overthrow the government to be taken to...
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3.1.2009 17:37

They Are Not White Farmers

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3.1.2009 17:29

Why 2009 is Zimbabwe's year of Change or Rebellion

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3.1.2009 17:26

Zimbabwe: Hopes for a better 2009

As the midnight countdown ended, cheers rang out and the crowd hugged and kissed friends and...
3.1.2009 17:18

Only a military invasion can save Zimbabwe

After Iraq the West will blanch at the prospect, but it must find the political will...
3.1.2009 17:15

Political deal will not stem cholera deaths – MDC

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2.1.2009 9:44

Mutambara, Mugabe meet

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2.1.2009 9:41

Getting to a Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe

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2.1.2009 9:32

International medical aid tops US$35m for cholera-hit Zimbabwe

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Cumulative donor assistance for Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak reached more than US$35 million at...
2.1.2009 9:30

Zimbabwe economy virtually foreign exchange-based: media

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2.1.2009 9:28

Bishop calls on Motlanthe to act against Mugabe

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2.1.2009 9:25

Tsvangirai formally declines Robert Mugabe invitation

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2.1.2009 9:22

Zimbabwe – Cholera Outbreak

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