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.

22.1.2008 11:35

Zimbabweans queue for Limpopo jobs

Zimbabweans queue for Limpopo jobs

Johannesburg - Limpopo farmers have used permits from the department of home affairs to bring thousands of Zimbabwean labourers into the country to do seasonal jobs...

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21.1.2008 19:49

MDC vows to defy ban on protest march

MDC vows to defy ban on protest march

HARARE - Zimbabwe police have banned an opposition...

21.1.2008 13:25

No March poll for opposition


Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai said his party won't contest elections...

21.1.2008 12:51

Exclusive: Warriors coach leave out experienced professionals

Exclusive: Warriors coach leave out experienced professionals

JOHANNESBURG -   EXPERIENCED Zimbabwean soccer stars have expressed shock...

20.1.2008 11:47

The Zimbabwean: story: McGee on Zim land reforms

The Zimbabwean: story: McGee on Zim land reforms

BULAWAYO—THE US ambassador to Zimbabwe, James McGee, has...
20.1.2008 11:40

2008 the Year of SADC Free Trade

2008 the Year of SADC Free Trade


The Year 2008 is set to be a...

20.1.2008 11:35

Truth and Fiction

Truth and Fiction

Just what happened this past week? If you read the media (always dangerous)
you...

20.1.2008 11:19

Mbeki’s Failed Mission

Mbeki's Failed Mission

HARARE - South Africa President Thabo Mbeki on Friday sought the intervention of the...

19.1.2008 6:18

New bearer cheques push prices up

New bearer cheques push prices up


HARARE
Prices of basic commodities have all commodities and
services...

19.1.2008 6:15

Mbeki visit triggers tensions

Mbeki visit triggers tensions

HARARE
The visit on Wednesday by President Thabo Mbeki of
South Africa...

18.1.2008 11:32

Farming implements lie idle two months into rainy season

Farming implements lie idle two months into rainy season
 

Thousands of ox-drawn agricultural implements, bought...

18.1.2008 11:30

Vigil faces bully-boy tactics

Vigil faces bully-boy tactics

The Vigil has contacted Charing Cross Police about threats to disrupt the...

18.1.2008 11:27

Mbeki Arrives for Talks with Zimbabwe Government, Opposition

Mbeki arrives for talks with Zimbabwe government, opposition
Thu Jan 17, 4:36 AM ET
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