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.

30.1.2008 11:10

Shumba is confident

Shumba is confident
HARARE - Dr Daniel Shumba, a prominent Zimbabwean businessman-cum-politician, launched his presidential election campaign in Harare last week, firmly ruling out any coalition deals with other...
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30.1.2008 11:09

Executive mayors axed

HARARE - After failing to win control of urban councils in previous elections, president Robert Mugabe...
30.1.2008 11:09

US$800m rescue package on the table

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Rural apathy, anger greets Zanu (PF) heavies

MUTOKO - After a long absence, ruling party leaders returned to Chief Chimoyo's area here in...
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Grain, fertilizer used for vote-buying

HARARE - As Zanu (PF) comes out of its cocoon and approaches the electorate for the...
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PASSOP Watch

This week I have decided to submit an article written by a friend, and Passop volunteer...

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Massive staff shortage hits UZ

HARARE - A serious exodus of administrative of administrative staff has hit the University of Zimbabwe...
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MDC braces for violence as talks flounder

HARARE - The pretending and gimmicking is over and it's back to the basics as Robert...
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Mugabe reigns in rebels

HARARE - After a lot of speculation, anticipation and anxiety over a perceived revolt against Robert...
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Tourism sector sings the blues

HARARE - Zimbabwe's troubled tourism sector continued to sing the blues last year with arrivals from...
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Economic outlook dire

HARARE - A leading financial institution painted a gloomy picture this week of the economic situation,...
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Fears of backlash in Matabeleland

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New talent hits music scene

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