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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5.11.2008 14:10

Novel approach to school fee problem

Novel approach to school fee problem
JOHANNESBURG - Falcon Private School in Braamfontein has launched a two-week training programme aimed at imparting skills on self-help projects to the less-privileged parents.
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5.11.2008 14:10

ZLHR calls for extraordinary SADC summit

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NGOs condemn incarceration of WOZA activists

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Chaos and corruption in hospitals

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Call for truth commission

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BULAWAYO - BULAWAYO - MDC President, Morgan Tsvangirai, has called...

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Life is one long queue … as Zanu (PF) and cops loot food aid

 
 
Beware Shoplifters 
 
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Sikhala likens Mugabe to a terrorist

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5.11.2008 13:54

Zapu-Zanu tensions escalate

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Reflection: Judgement by decay

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Ready to die for diamonds

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Power

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One more chance

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Almost there

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