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.

18.11.2008 9:50

Surviving as an HIV-positive teacher

Surviving as an HIV-positive teacher

She enjoys what she does and her pupils love her too.  Memory Motsi* rents a room in Chitungwiza, about 20km from the Zimbabwean capital, Harare....
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18.11.2008 9:45

Zimbabwean Police torch land invaders’ huts


More than 41 families in Southhall farm, 20 kilometers east of Masvingo, were left homeless...
18.11.2008 9:05

Zim civic bodies stage peace concert


HARARE - Some Zimbabwean civic society organisations on Saturday hosted a peace concert aimed at...
18.11.2008 8:25

Seven NCA members remain in remand prison despite paying bail.


Three members of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) were released from police custody yesterday after...
18.11.2008 6:07

Biti expected in court as state seeks to split case


HARARE – Zimbabwe opposition secretary general Tendai Biti is back in court on Tuesday to...
18.11.2008 6:04

Zimbabwean Lawyer defending journalist faces continued harassment


New York, November 17, 2008—Authorities should halt harassment of media and human rights lawyer Harrison...
18.11.2008 6:00

Interpol anti-poaching probe arrests 57 in Africa

ivory_1811.jpgNAIROBI: Authorities in five African states have arrested 57 people...
18.11.2008 5:56

MDC Statement-MDC not part of inclusive government until outstanding issues are resolved


The MDC would like to dismiss distortions and fabrication being peddled by the state media...
17.11.2008 15:34

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17.11.2008 15:33

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17.11.2008 12:50

State puts tight lid on cholera stats


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The residents of Harare are irked by the way in which...
17.11.2008 12:21

NCA members charged in Mutare; NCA postpones planned demonstration.


17 November 2008

This morning, nine members of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA)...

17.11.2008 9:25

Just how do political parties co-manage a government ministry?

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