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.

6.2.2008 11:29

The Zimbabwean: Makoni’s Presidential Candidacy

The Zimbabwean: Makoni’s Presidential Candidacy

The Zimbabwean: Makoni's Presidential Candidacy

Is Makoni an Opportunist?

The political, economical and social situation in Zimbabwe is really in a pathetically sad state.

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TRANSISTIONAL REUNIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MDC FORMATIONS

TRANSISTIONAL REUNIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MDC FORMATIONS
 

1.                PREAMBLE

Recalling that the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)...

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Mbeki Upplauded for Zim Efforts.

Mbeki Upplauded for Zim Efforts.

Cape Town - The Southern African Development Community on Tuesday upplauded...

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Voter Registration and Inspection Helplines

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In view of postponement of nomination day to Fri 15 Feb, people...

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Zanu PF to split?

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF is facing a damaging split after one of its leading...

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Minister Mumbengegwi in Hospital After Assault at ZPF. Primaries

Minister Mumbengegwi in Hospital After Assault at ZPF. Primaries

We have received reports that violence broke out...

5.2.2008 19:39

Matibenga Bounces Back

Matibenga Bounces Back

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Ousted chairperson of the MDC (Tsvangirai) Women's
League, Lucia Matibenga has resurrected her...

5.2.2008 19:37

Mutambara to Back Makoni?

Mutambara to Back Makoni?

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Leader of the splinter faction of the MDC, Arthur
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5.2.2008 19:31

Give Makoni a Chance

Give Makoni a Chance

Simba Makoni, a progressive force, reformer, former Zanu PF cabinet minister and member...

5.2.2008 16:39

Stir Up God’s Spirit Zimbabwe

Truly blessed are we who have ones who encourage, who believe for the best, who spur...
5.2.2008 16:34

The Four Musketeers

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Makoni to Stand for President

Makoni to Stand for President

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Former Finance minister, Simba Makoni, who is the most popular figure in...

5.2.2008 10:17

Zimbabweans Despair at ‘MDC. Betrayal’

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