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’

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19.11.2008 7:07

Botswana differs with SADC on Zimbabwe

Botswana differs with SADC on Zimbabwe


While respecting governments’ consensus in the Southern African Development Community, the government of Botswana has made it clear that it differs with SADC on some...

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Alleged Botswana trained MDC terrorism detainees disappear

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Zim Was Forced to Postpone COMESA Summit

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Botswana to cut Diplomatic ties with Zimbabwe

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Zim & Angola troops in DRC?

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Botswana MP call for a ban on Zimbabwean shoppers

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buying maize-meal in...
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Zim.Gov.sends draft constitutional amendment to MDC

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s government yesterday forwarded a draft constitutional amendment that will create the...
18.11.2008 14:58

Inflation continues to soar

HARARE - According to the Hanke Hyperinflation Index for Zimbabwe (HHIZ) developed by Cato Senior Fellow,...
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Forum records 653 cases of torture in three months

 
ABUJA – The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum submitted a statement on torture in Zimbabwe...

18.11.2008 13:24

Planning for a disaster in Malawi

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ZINASU STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DAY COMMEMORATIONS


The Zimbabwe National Students Union yesterday, the 17th of November commemorated the International Students Day...
18.11.2008 13:09

Petition on Crisis in the Public Health System


We write to petition for urgent action to address the prevailing crisis in the public...
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Cholera claims over 36 lives in Beitbridge


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