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

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South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

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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.

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“Stupid salaries” lead to state TV go-slow

“Stupid salaries” lead to state TV go-slow
HARARE - Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings (ZBH) workers are on a go-slow and have notified management that they are reluctant to do the usual bidding of churning...
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Makoni is “old wine in new bottle”

HARARE - Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has dismissed former Finance Minister Simba Makoni as "old wine...
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Call for CIO to be abolished

HARARE - The Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) should be abolished, its leadership dismissed and its members...
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Mbeki says he worked hard, MDC disagree

HARARE - South African President Thabo Mbeki has claimed that he has worked hard to resolve...
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Mugabe needs a miracle, say analysts

HARARE - The wheels have come off and Robert Mugabe has been left with no vehicle...
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Mutilation or a slow death for snared elephants

HARARE - Gun-toting poachers are slaughtering an elite herd of elephants granted "perpetual protection" by President...
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Half the population at risk of starvation

HARARE - Relief agencies say food shortages in Zimbabwe have markedly worsened since a price-blitz cleaned...
11.2.2008 22:40

Rebellion and a challenge for Mugabe

Makoni: the inside story

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11.2.2008 22:39

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Eto’o is top scorer

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Rugby coach graded Karate Master

HARARE - The National U/18 Rugby team coach, Godwin Murambiwa, who has made a name for...

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