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’

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16.11.2007 11:50

Electoral amendment bill raises fears of rigging

Electoral amendment bill raises fears of rigging
By Chief Reporter
HARARE - The ruling Zanu (PF) party is expected to push through Parliament next week, the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill, currently at the...
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16.11.2007 11:48

Byo detention/torture

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16.11.2007 11:45

Hungry students turn UZ into a market place

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ECONOMICALLY hard-pressed University of Zimbabwe students have turned
the country's highest institution of learning into...
16.11.2007 11:43

ACT in multi-million dollar appeal for Zim

By Allen Muzhingi GENEVA, based Action by Churches Together (ACT) International has issued a $3.6 million...
16.11.2007 11:39

SADC petitioned over Zim crisis

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THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have
been petitioned to grant  temporary residence...
16.11.2007 11:35

SA police abduct student leader

RYM SECRETARY GENERAL ABDUCTED IN KZN
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16.11.2007 11:31

Six police recruits arrested

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SIX police recruits were arrested this week for allegedly going on a
rampage, beating up...
15.11.2007 17:44

Zim and SA face challenge of regime change by foreign powers

Southern African countries face a "very real challenge" of a regime change encouraged by foreign powers,...

15.11.2007 14:00

UK TV channel to promote SA tourism – includes Zim


New free-to-air lifestyle and culture television channel Southern Africa Direct goes on air on the...
15.11.2007 13:42

Mozambique popular destination for Zims wanting to buy food

Mozambique has become one of the main shopping destinations for crisis hit Zimbabwe according to recent...

15.11.2007 12:57

SA happy with Zim talks

South Africa is happy with the progress being made to resolve the current Zimbabwean political and...

15.11.2007 7:01

Mugabe challenged in SADC court

A white Zimbabwean farmer is due to go to court in Namibia next week over attempts...

14.11.2007 18:25

Three more student leaders suspended at NUST

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THE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has suspended
student leaders Mehluli Dube and...

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