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 16:32

Successful year for rugby

Successful year for rugby
HARARE - Zimbabwe Rugby Union president, Bruce Hobson has described 2007 as one of the most successful for the sport in recent years.
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4.1.2008 16:11

ZANU (PF) conflict continues

ZANU (PF) conflict continues

BULAWAYO - The ruling ZANU (PF) party is threatened with disintegration, amid...
4.1.2008 15:43

Are elections in Africa just a waste of time?

Are elections in Africa really necessary or a waste of time?
 
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4.1.2008 14:47

Sports -week ending January 10

Sports -week ending January 10

The Zimbabwean Africa Cup of Nation Special with Simon Rusitu.
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4.1.2008 13:48

Desperate ZESA instals four generators in Hwange

Desperate ZESA instals four generators in Hwange

HARARE, (Zimbabwe)-WORK has started to refurbish the first of...

4.1.2008 13:44

Business week ending January 10

Business week ending January 10

1) ZECO Initial Public Offer (IPO) opened last week Wednesday with...

4.1.2008 13:42

ZANU PF SECURES 60 PLACES AT RHODES UNIVERSITY

ZANU PF SECURES 60 PLACES AT RHODES UNIVERSITY
 
BY TRUST MATSILELE
 
Johannesburg- The ZANU...
4.1.2008 13:39

Cholera

Cholera

HARARE - With a cholera death toll in Zimbabwe's capital rising to 9, the UN...
4.1.2008 5:57

SOUTHERN AFRICA: WHO alerts high risk malaria

SOUTHERN AFRICA: WHO alerts high risk malaria

WHO alerts high risk malaria
afrol News, 3...

4.1.2008 5:49

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
The Editor and staff of The Zimbabwean wish all our valued...

3.1.2008 14:56

Ban on Zim Tour

Ban on Zim Tour

Brown government ready to ban Zimbabwe tour
January 3, 2008

The British government...

3.1.2008 10:47

Zim floods displace hundreds

Zim floods displace hundreds
afrol News, 2 January - Floods had forced 700 villagers in...

2.1.2008 15:17

“Allow Diaspora vote, or risk protests in all Zim embassies throughout the world”-US Forum

"Allow Diaspora vote, or risk protests in all Zim embassies throughout the world"-US Forum

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