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.

28.12.2007 14:23

May the force be with us

May the force be with us

 Jann Turner
(The following article was published in the Mail & Guardian)

Cape Town. Christmas 1977. I was 13 years old. That seems like a very long...

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28.12.2007 14:13

SA: changes to immigration rules being planned

With more than three million Zimbabweans already living in South Africa, the average 1 000 to...
28.12.2007 14:05

Zim’s ‘Look East’ disappoints

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Zimbabwe's 'Look East' policy launched in 2003, an attempt by President Robert...

27.12.2007 7:50

Bosso begin preparations for the African safari

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27.12.2007 7:50

Bosso begin preparations for the African safari

Bosso begin preparations for the African safari

BULAWAYO - Zimbabwe's league runners-up, Highlanders, who are...
24.12.2007 13:09

Corruption ‘destroyed’ the country

Institute for War & Peace Reporting (London)

By Meshack Ndodana
Harare

Corruption has now...
24.12.2007 6:36

Zimbabwe hospital sets up radio station for spiritual counselling

Zimbabwe hospital sets up radio station for spiritual counselling


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NCA on the recent amendments

NCA on the recent amendments
      

 
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21.12.2007 12:22

Gono’s desperate measures to solve cash crisis

Gono's desperate measures to solve cash crisis

Gono out of depth in solving cash crisis

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21.12.2007 10:43

Zuma: Reap the whirlwind

Zuma: Reap the whirlwind
 
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21.12.2007 6:43

‘Quiet diplomacy’ on Zim will remain under Zuma

'Quiet diplomacy' on Zimbabwe will continue newly elected ANC president Jacob Zuma said at his first...

21.12.2007 5:40

Bills fast-tracked through Parliament

Bills fast-tracked through Parliament

AIPPA, POSA, BSA amendments fast-tracked through Parliament
 
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21.12.2007 5:37

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FAST-TRACKING OF VARIOUS AMENDMENTS THROUGH PARLIAMENT

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