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.

7.1.2008 16:49

28-year high for gold

28-year high for gold
GOLD swept to a 28-year high last week driven by surging oil, a weaker dollar and simmering geopolitical tension, making a test of record highs at...
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Trust, Royal banks still under curatorship

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has extended the period of curatorship for Trust Bank and Royal...
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ZESA pays US$7m

ZESA Holdings has further reduced its debt to Mozambican power firms by US$7 million, bringing to...
7.1.2008 16:48

ZECO public offer opens

ZECO Initial Public Offer (IPO) opened last week with 20% (808,571,428 ordinary shares) of the shares...
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Cash crisis continues

 WITH the country's cash crisis having spilled into the new year, indications are high that Zimbabwe...
7.1.2008 16:47

Mugabe’s economic policies spark internal revolt

HARARE - Zimbabwe's embattled President Robert Mugabe risks a revolt in his government over a high-risk...
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Renewed land grab spawns violence as chiefs battle resettled black farmers

HARARE - Ruzvidzo Matangira's right eye was bruised and half closed. His lips were swollen and...

7.1.2008 16:43

Txt yr Tips

Mugabe dynasty
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7.1.2008 16:42

Africa Cup of Nations Special

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7.1.2008 16:40

Nyandoro raises hopes at Sundowns

PRETORIA - After scoring the goal that saved coach Gordon Igesund's job and ended Mamelodi Sundowns'...
7.1.2008 16:36

Gwekwerere under pressure

JOHANNESBURG - Off-form Zimbabwe striker Evans Gwekwerere has to do something extra special when the South...

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Sports roundup with Simon Rusitu

U-19 cricketers head for Malaysia
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7.1.2008 16:35

Svesve returns to Highlanders

 BULAWAYO - Mwana Africa captain, Thomas Svesve, is set to rejoin former league champions, Highlanders, after...

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