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.

20.2.2008 9:41

Violence, mischief to mar polls

Violence, mischief to mar polls
HARARE
Widespread intimidation in the rural areas and government mischief could scupper a free and fair general election in March, Zimbabwe's opposition leaders and democratic activists...
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20.2.2008 9:40

New fees penalise foreign media

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The Zimbabwean government has imposed restrictive new licensing fees for journalists and media organizations.
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20.2.2008 9:39

Mutasa threatens senior Zanu officials

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Chaos, irregularities, intrigue, violence and duplicate candidatures marred the submission of nominations to the electoral...
20.2.2008 9:38

More empty promises for Hopley squatters

HARARE
The Ushewokunze Housing Scheme was started by the Zanu (PF) regime in 2001 close to...
20.2.2008 9:37

Mandela slams African tyrants

BY STAFF REPORTERS
HARARE
Sharp differences are emerging among South Africa's leaders over the deepening Zimbabwe...
20.2.2008 9:36

Editorial

 Why pick and choose?
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20.2.2008 9:35

News in Shona

Zviri kutadzwa neHurumende yeZanu (PF)
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20.2.2008 9:33

News in Ndebele

Iziphathamandla ezibona ngokulungiswa kokhetho azila okokuhambisa
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20.2.2008 7:23

FUTURE TEST

This should not show for a long long time....
19.2.2008 13:22

Free polls possible’

The chance of a free and fair election in Zimbabwe...
18.2.2008 15:24

Cops arrest journo, worshippers

BY CHIEF REPORTER
HARARE
Journalist Fazila Mohammed was on Sunday arrested at the Anglican Cathedral while...
18.2.2008 15:24

Maize hoarded for vote buying

BY STAFF REPORTER
HARARE
About 300 000 tonnes of maize believed to have been imported from...
18.2.2008 15:23

Bread price doubles, fuel unavailable

BY STAFF REPORTER
HARARE
The price of bread increased to Z$5 million on Monday as commuter...

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