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.

11.11.2007 19:54

Thousands of Zimbabweans flooding into surrounding countries

Thousands of Zimbabweans flooding into surrounding countries

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) says Zimbabweans are migrating into other countries in the region and 42 percent of those are escaping economic...

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11.11.2007 19:00

Talks have failed to break cycle of violence, says report

JOHANNESBURG - Politically motivated violence and human rights abuses are continuing in Zimbabwe despite talks between...
11.11.2007 8:24

Zim cricket holds AGM

Zimbabwe Cricket will hold its first AGM for more than two years this weekend. That might...

10.11.2007 16:35

Special meeting to be held on Zim alongside CHOGM meeting

The Royal Commonwealth Society of London is to host a special meeting on Zimbabwe alongside the...
9.11.2007 15:09

Puppet Masters of Industry

The price of one bed night 10 years ago could help hoteliers buy one tin...

9.11.2007 10:36

An arduous road to recovery for Zim – report

Zimbabwe displays an "authoritarianism" which "frequently assumes a self-destructive, internal logic that is largely resistant to...

9.11.2007 9:10

Zim shows extreme political risk

Zimbabwe and two other countries pose the most extreme threat to investment according to a study...

9.11.2007 8:59

ANC members breaking ranks with Mbeki – DA

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9,...
8.11.2007 14:27

MAHOHOMA RELEASED

HARARE - The Zimbabwe youth movement ZYM treasurer general; Wellington Mahohoma is now free after about...
8.11.2007 13:13

Masire optimistic for Africa – but wont be drawn on Zim

Botswana's former president Ketumile Masire this week launched a new foundation to promote among other things...

8.11.2007 12:47

Mozambican President meets Italian PM to discuss Zim

Mozambican President Armando Guebuza and Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi met Tuesday at the start of...

8.11.2007 12:36

Zim refugees – a regional problem


Refugees International (RI)

Date: 07 Nov 2007

In Zimbabwe, food shortages,...
8.11.2007 6:19

The Struggle Continues

Police torture and brutality were extensive and high court orders were candidly overlooked in Zimbabwe, resulting...

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