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.

26.11.2007 14:37

AU adamant that Mugabe will not distract Lisbon summit

AU adamant that Mugabe will not distract Lisbon summit

It is now clear that Mugabe will attend next month's crucial Lisbon summit. But, it has not been easy, reports Ghana's newspaper The Statesman.

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26.11.2007 13:48

UK set to resume deportations


LONDON - British courts have ruled that not every deported asylum seeker is
at risk...
26.11.2007 12:45

Cash shortages: Zanu PF taking people for granted!

HARARE - The current cash shortages are the clearest indication that the regime is now comatose...
26.11.2007 12:21

Zuma leads in ANC leadership race

The sacked deputy president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma is leading in the race to lead...

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Mozambique takes control of the biggest dam in sub-Saharan Africa

Mozambique will take control of the Cahora Bassa dam this Tuesday - the biggest dam in...

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“BEATINGS, ARRESTS WILL NOT DETER US” – VOWS NCA


 
HARARE: THE National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) has vowed to continue with its demonstrations for...
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Bring your own Dettol

HARARE - "You'll have to bring you own Dettol," the nurse in the maternity
wing...
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Mbeki genuinely concerned – Biti

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HARARE - South African President Thabo Mbeki held lengthy peace talks with President...
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Zanu PF taking people for granted!

Zanu PF and Mugabe taking people for granted

 

The current cash shortages are...
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Mugabe dismisses claims of violence

President Thabo Mbeki reportedly "riled" Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe last week when he raised allegations of...

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Angola stands firm with Zimbabwe

Angola's National Assembly speaker, Roberto de Almeida, Thursday in Huambo, central Angola, informed the chieftains of...

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Looking towards Zimbabwe’s future – Council on Foreign Relations

When Zimbabwe became an independent country in 1980, it was a focal point for international optimism...

24.11.2007 9:02

Human Rights Commissioner urges reforms to ensure freedom of expression ahead of elections

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