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.

16.1.2008 11:30

Zims squeezed to provide lavish birthday party for RGM

Zims squeezed to provide lavish birthday party for RGM

HARARE - Politicians, taxpayers, business persons, new farm owners and the povo in general are being asked to contribute US$1,2 million to bankroll a series of...

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16.1.2008 11:29

Queues continue as angry Zims battle cash crisis

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16.1.2008 11:29

News in Shona

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16.1.2008 11:28

News in Ndebele

Udubo lokuswelakala kwemali luyaqhubeka 
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16.1.2008 11:28

ZESA accuses Mugabe of vote-buying

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe has been accused of using farm implements and traditional leaders in...
16.1.2008 11:27

Zim woes fetter progress towards SADC free trade area

HARARE - Zimbabwe could prove to be southern Africa's Achilles' heel as the region embarks on...
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Cops to Kunonga’s rescue

HARARE - Zimbabwean police, some of them armed, on Sunday stormed the Anglican Cathedral in Harare...
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Nearly 6m register to vote in biggest polls ever

HARARE - The general elections Zimbabwe will hold in March dwarfs all previous polls the country...
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ELECTION 2008 FOCUS

Consensus method causes headaches for Zanu (PF)

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16.1.2008 11:24

John Makumbe

MDC must abandon talks
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16.1.2008 11:23

Xenophobia is the new racism

A Zimbabwean left for dead  in RSA

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Exiles castigate Mugabe

EXILED Zimbabweans have castigated President Robert Mugabe for his lavish life when the country is facing...
16.1.2008 11:22

Zim Mbira group confident

A NEWLY-FORMED South African-based Zimbabwean mbira musical group has vowed to shake the dog-eat-dog SA music...

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