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.

20.11.2008 8:29

Demystifying the burning process

Demystifying the burning process
The term "burning money" has become very common in Zimbabwe. It refers to the selling of Foreign Currency originally by Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)...
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20.11.2008 8:13

Empty promises and shattered dreams

JOHANNESBURG - Imagine being offered a job by the company of your dreams doing the...
20.11.2008 8:10

Elephant conservation in Zimbabwe

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20.11.2008 8:04

Obama is on the ball

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20.11.2008 7:58

The darkest of days

Dear Family and Friends,

Most nights between 11pm and midnight a Spotted Eagle Owl patrols...
20.11.2008 7:52

Coalition governments anathema to democracy – ICJ

Recent elections in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Kenya have been marred by widespread violence, extensive...
20.11.2008 7:43

Creativity in crisis

HARARE - I learned to laugh again in the intimacy of Reps Theatre's upstairs venue,...
20.11.2008 7:39

Time to declare cholera a national disaster

Dear Editor,
Over a month now since the cholera outbreak hit Harare and other parts...
19.11.2008 15:08

MALAWI: Planning for a disaster

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19.11.2008 13:57

Fundraising event in Ipswitch

Africa Resource for Kidney Diseases (AFREKID) is running a charity event on November 28 at...
19.11.2008 13:50

Forum records 653 cases of torture in three months

ABUJA – The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum submitted a statement on torture in Zimbabwe at...
19.11.2008 13:47

12 MDC activists’ whereabouts unknown 21 days after abductions

The MDC fears for the lives and safety of its members as Zanu PF and...
19.11.2008 12:20

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