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.

12.11.2008 6:40

Lewis reaches out to women raped for supporting Zimbabwe’s opposition

Lewis reaches out to women raped for supporting Zimbabwe’s opposition
Gaborone - Former United Nations ambassador Stephen Lewis is spearheading an effort to bring to justice perpetrators of politically motivated sexual violence in Zimbabwe, a...
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12.11.2008 6:12

Zim Summit ‘Very Disappointing’ – US

WASHINGTON, November 11 2008 - The US said on Monday it is "very disappointed" at...
12.11.2008 5:58

MALAWI: Trying to alleviate the burden of the old


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BLANTYRE, 11 November...
11.11.2008 19:14

Arrests and beatings during NCA protests

The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) held a series of demonstrations across the country on Tuesday....
11.11.2008 19:11

Zimbabwe dollar crashes to all time low

The country's currency plunged to a new record low on Monday, trading at an average Z$28,4...
11.11.2008 19:11

Region shocked by SADC ruling on Zimbabwe

Politics analysts, activists and the media in the Southern African region have reacted with shock...
11.11.2008 18:59

Britain denies Zimbabwe insurgency plot

President R. Mugabe
 
Harare: The British Embassy yesterday reacted...
11.11.2008 18:54

African Union under pressure after SADC intervention failure

The African Union (AU) will now find itself under growing pressure after its sister body,...
11.11.2008 18:27

MOZAMBIQUE: Cholera spreads in central provinces


Some suspect the outbreak was caused by people...
11.11.2008 16:03

NCA stages demonstrations in 5 cities; protesters experience police brutality

The NCA today staged demonstrations in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Masvingo and Gweru.  In four of...
11.11.2008 15:58

Zim pressure group presses for transitional authority

HARARE - A Zimbabwe political pressure group on Tuesday staged protests in Harare and other...
11.11.2008 14:01

ZCTU Position on the Outcome



ZCTU Position on the Outcome of the Extra Ordinary Summit of the SADC...
11.11.2008 13:07

Zanu (PF) media vilifies Tsvangirai, Khama



HARARE - There has been a proliferation of propaganda disinformation and outright lies...

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