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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14.11.2008 6:17

ZIMBABWE: Violence returns as talks flounder

ZIMBABWE: Violence returns as talks flounder
 
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HARARE, 13 November 2008 (IRIN) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's government is...
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14.11.2008 6:14

SA life expectancy lower than rest of Africa

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US doctors shocked at state of Zim health system


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14.11.2008 5:59

Cash-strapped Zim parliament suspends sitting


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14.11.2008 5:55

PF ZAPU pulls out of ZANU PF

Disintegration of Zim.Unity Accord.

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14.11.2008 5:51

NCA member miscarries while in police custody.

 
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National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) members have been exposed to brutal acts...
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Internationally mediated, supervised election best for Zim.


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14.11.2008 5:38

No cash, no ARVs, no food – Welcome to Robert Mugabe’s World



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13.11.2008 18:06

MDC members feared dead


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13.11.2008 17:58

SA life expectancy lower than rest of Africa

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13.11.2008 14:40

SADC sows seeds of regional conflict

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Human rights group condemns gift giving

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13.11.2008 14:17

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