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 11:22

Corrupt cops free attackers

Corrupt cops free attackers
SEVENTEEN perpetrators of xenophobia, violence and hooliganism against thriving foreigners have been released from police custody without any charges levelled against them, a move that was...
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16.1.2008 11:21

UK and US issue travel warnings

HARARE - The United States and British governments have warned their citizens against travelling to Zimbabwe,...
16.1.2008 11:21

Officers to pick up zebra and rhino poachers

BULAWAYO - Wildlife poachers and smugglers are to be picked up at border posts and airports...
16.1.2008 11:20

Election observers due to arrive in Zimbabwe

HARARE - South Africa is set to despatch a team of election observers to Zimbabwe in...
16.1.2008 11:20

UN helps draw up new economic plan

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe's Government has enlisted the help of the United Nations Development Programme...
16.1.2008 11:19

Mugabe to dissolve Parliament, announce election date

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe is expected to announce the dissolution of Parliament and proclaim the...
16.1.2008 11:18

Letters

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16.1.2008 11:18

Shipwreck

As a landlocked country we can't perhaps easily imagine what a shipwreck must be like. ...
16.1.2008 11:17

Villages marooned by heavy rains

CHIREDZI - Scores of villagers were still marooned along Mutirikwi River Monday after heavy rains up...
16.1.2008 11:15

AIPPA, POSA amendments signed into law

HARARE - Acting President Joseph Msika has signed into law amendments that broadly change security, media...

16.1.2008 11:13

Teachers refuse govt pay rise offer

HARARE - Zimbabwean teachers turned down a government-proposed 1,000 percent salary raise, setting the stage for...
16.1.2008 11:11

Portsmouth MDC

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16.1.2008 11:09

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary – 12th January 2008

LONDON - A Zimbabwean group say they are to hold a demonstration outside the Embassy next...

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