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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13.2.2008 13:19

Morgan’s Speech on Makoni

Morgan’s Speech on Makoni

Morgan's Speech on Makoni

Text of the address by MDC President Morgan Tsvangirai to journalists in South Africa today.

I'm sure you saw in the news yesterday that...

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13.2.2008 13:15

Money Sought for Flood Victims

Money Sought for Flood Victims

JOHANNESBURG, 12 February 2008 (IRIN) - After barely recovering from last
year's...

13.2.2008 13:04

CATHOLIC COM.for JUSTICE and PEACE.

CATHOLIC COM.for JUSTICE and PEACE

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13.2.2008 12:42

MDC pledges economic reform

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HARARE
In its first 100 days in office, the MDC (Tsvangirai) says it...
13.2.2008 12:41

Mbeki backs Makoni

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South African President Thabo Mbeki is supportive of Simba Makoni's bid for the presidency of...
13.2.2008 12:41

VIOLENCE IN ZIM.

VIOLENCE IN ZIM.

HARARE - Zimbabwe faces a fresh upsurge in politically motivated violence in
the coming...

13.2.2008 12:41

Chinotimba defies govt decree on land

BY CHIEF REPORTER
HARARE
Unproductive war veterans have angrily dismissed a government decree ordering the repossession...
13.2.2008 12:40

War vets support Makoni

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HARARE
Cracks have deepened in Zanu (PF) with the rebellion against President Robert...
13.2.2008 12:33

Ministers booted out in primaries

HARARE - Several top officials, including ministers, have been booted out at Zanu (PF) primary elections,...
13.2.2008 12:33

ZESN queries seat allocation

HARARE - The former chairperson of the Women's Assembly, Lucia Matibenga  won the Kuwadzana East primary,...
13.2.2008 12:32

Throw out Mugabe – new alliance

HARARE - Ex-Finance minister Simba Makoni and Arthur Mutambara of the breakaway MDC have agreed to...
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Prices soar, blackouts increase

HARARE - Zimbabwe's state electricity company is intensifying national blackouts amid a deepening economic crisis. ...
13.2.2008 12:31

$3trillion for birthday party

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe next week initiates a day of unrestrained celebrations to mark his...

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