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.

18.2.2008 15:23

Clear poll win unlikely – experts

Clear poll win unlikely – experts
HARARE
Zimbabwe's next president would have to win the forthcoming presidential election by a 51 percent majority, raising high prospects of an election re-run by two...
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18.2.2008 15:22

Zims deserve free elections – Bush

JOHANNESBURG - United States (US) President George W Bush on Sunday called for "free and fair"...
18.2.2008 15:19

Mugabe’s rigging nightmare

John Makumbe  
I have consistently insisted that Mugabe and Zanu (PF) have always rigged the...
18.2.2008 15:19

Local government elections

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18.2.2008 15:18

Mutambara is “laughing stock” says ZINASU

BY OWN CORRESPONDENT
BULAWAYO
The Zimbabwe National Students' Union (ZINASU) President Clever Bere has described...
18.2.2008 15:18

Ministry fights back against malaria

BY OWN CORRESPONDENT
HARARE
The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare has started using malaria...
18.2.2008 15:13

Refugee raid lives on in bad dreams

BY OWN CORRESPONDENT
JOHANNESBURG
Traumatised refugees are being offered counselling by humanitarian organisation Doctors Without...
18.2.2008 15:12

Police stock up on tear-gas and grenades

BY STAFF REPORTER
HARARE
The Mugabe regime has reportedly splashed out US$2m in scarce foreign...
18.2.2008 15:11

Hoping for real change

Dear Family and Friends,
Now is not the time to give up! This is the rallying...
18.2.2008 15:11

SA judge condemns church raid

JOHANNESBURG - South African High Court judge, Roland Southerland, last week likened the treatment of hundreds...
18.2.2008 15:10

5 die, 20 injured in SAP vehicle accident

BEITBRIDGE - Five Zimbabwean border jumpers died on the spot and others were seriously injured over...
18.2.2008 15:10

PASSOP Watch

South Africa has its chance to be rid of us
This week, at a PASSOP...
18.2.2008 15:09

Decide to shape your own future

First published on the Zimbabwe Today website
The reason why Zimbabweans need to rally behind...

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