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.

Zimbabwe is mine – Mugabe

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Assessment of the food situation in Zimbabwe – November 2008


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Zimbabwe: Chaos in New Cholera Outbreak

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A sense of dread pervades a country

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Ideological rather than commercial motives led to the 2003 launch of Zimbabwe's Look East' policy,...

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Unity deal set to dominate ZANU PF conference

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Anglo American pledges US$100 000 to fight cholera

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SADC confirm receiving video that MDC say contains tortured activists

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Statement by the President of the Movement for Democratic Change, Mr. Morgan Tsvangirai

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Appeal for security guarantees for journalists

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