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.

13.11.2007 16:57

Hunger stalks Zimbabwe’s cities

Hunger stalks Zimbabwe’s cities
HARARE - There has been a sharp decline in Zimbabwe's economy in recent weeks, compounding already dire shortages of food and fuel and dramatically increasing the...
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13.11.2007 16:56

Paranoia in Mugabeland

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I dreaded coming back home, ekhaya. There was only one choice available...
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The judiciary cries for its own justice

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"Grant me Justice, Lord! I have walked without blame." Psalms 26:1
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TB – a silent explosion propelled by HIV

Tuberculosis (TB) is out of control in Zimbabwe. With years of health system neglect, one of...
13.11.2007 16:39

RioZim plans US$200m investment

RIO Zim has released its quarterly production report for the third quarter which reveals that total...
13.11.2007 16:38

Where’s the money gone? – SEDCO fails to answer

THE Ministry of Small to Medium Enterprises Development has failed to account for funds allocated to...
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Exporters can hold 65% forex

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Agribank funds ‘new’ farmers

AGRICULTURAL finance support institution, Agribank, has availed Z$960 billion to be allocated to A1 resettlement, communal...
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HIV/AIDS pandemic leads to tragic new level of famine

JOHANNESBURG - Hunger and HIV/AIDS are reinforcing each other in Southern Africa, "leading to a potentially...
13.11.2007 16:31

Becker builds bridges

JOHANNESBURG - After years conquering the tennis courts, legendary tennis star Boris Becker has embarked on...
13.11.2007 16:30

Sam leaves Kirsty records in her wake

HARARE - In the space of three weeks, Harare's Samantha Welch has broken two Kirsty Coventry...
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Tennis body ordered to hold elections

HARARE - Zimbabwe's sports controlling body, the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), has ordered crisis-ridden Tennis...
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Golfers shortlisted for All Africa team

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