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.

17.12.2007 20:19

Govt forex policies threaten gold industry

Govt forex policies threaten gold industry
HARARE - Rio Tinto, the world's third-largest mining company, warned this week that Zimbabwe's proposed indigenization laws and an unviable fixed exchange rate regime could force...
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17.12.2007 20:19

I am still the AG – Gula-Ndebele

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe has suspended the Attorney General on charges of corruption and established...
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NCA rejects draft constitution

... the future of Zimbabwe cannot be entrusted to Zanu (PF) and MDC

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Police bribery rife on N1 route

POLOKWANE - Corrupt South African Police Service (SAPS) officers are making a killing out of Zimbabwean...
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Christmas Time

As Christmas approaches only a select few have the luxury of celebration.

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17.12.2007 20:10

Mystery of the disappearing drink

JOHANNESBURG - Industry has collapsed and power, food and cash are in short supply, but the...
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Free farming assets “grabbed” by Zanu (PF)

MATABELELAND - A traditional leader in Matabeleland North has accused senior Zanu (PF) officials of grabbing...
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Tribunal bars Mugabe from evicting white farmer

JOHANNESBURG - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tribunal on Thursday ruled that a Zimbabwean white...
17.12.2007 20:07

“Talks going smoothly,” says ambassador

POLOKWANE - Ambassador to South Africa Simon Khaya-Moyo believes the on-going talks between Zanu (PF) and...
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Zanu (PF) may talk to Britain

POLOKWANE - A Zanu (PF) delegation to the African National Congress (ANC) conference says their Government...
17.12.2007 20:05

Floods kill two – more people missing

More than 40 villages washed away
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Oil flows into Zimbabwe – but at what cost?

HARARE - An oil-import deal with staunch ally Equatorial Guinea will alleviate petrol and diesel shortages,...
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Mugabe wants to die in office

Zanu rivals fade away as party rallies round
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