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.

3.11.2008 5:53

Amnesty calls for justice for thousands of victims of political violence

Amnesty calls for justice for thousands of victims of political violence

 
A new report by Amnesty International has called for an end to the culture of impunity that has thrived in the country and has...
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3.11.2008 5:50

Zim crisis deepens as leaders bicker

Zim crisis deepens as leaders bicker: Amnesty

Jameson Mombe

JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwe's food crisis...
1.11.2008 6:35

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN


                             A letter from the diaspora

Africa is once again in the news this...
31.10.2008 13:52

Cholera death toll rises in Budiriro

ZINWA's chronic failure to adequately supply residents in the city of Harare with clean water...
31.10.2008 13:47

The MDC’s Analysis of the State of the Education Sector in Zimbabwe: This Week

Harare:

University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

The long waited graduation ceremony at UZ...
31.10.2008 13:43

Grade Seven Exams Confusion

MASVINGO, October 31 2008 - Chaos and confusion marred the Grade Seven exams which ended...
31.10.2008 13:40

ZANU PF burying head in sand on food crisis: MDC

HARARE - Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party said on Thursday that President...
31.10.2008 13:37

An additional 3 die of cholera in Budiriro

The death toll from an outbreak of cholera in Zimbabwe's capital Harare has increased to...
31.10.2008 12:26

Bulawayo Prisoners Go Without Food

BULAWAYO, October 30 2008 - Bulawayo prisoners have been going without meals since October 24...
31.10.2008 11:18

State hospital forced close theatre unit


BULAWAYO - One of the two biggest public hospitals in Zimbabwe's second largest city of...
31.10.2008 11:12

US: First Verdict for Overseas Torture



Decision in Trial of Ex-Liberian President's Son Significant for Justice

31.10.2008 9:48

COMMENTARY ON THE LATEST POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS


Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) continues to...

31.10.2008 7:39

Botswana soldiers guilty over sexual abuse of Zimbabweans

By Lindie Whiz

FIVE Botswana soldiers and two police officers have been found guilty...

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