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

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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

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‘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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New constitution drafted

New constitution drafted

HARARE - Leaders of Zanu (PF) and MDC have officially received copies of a constitution drafted by their negotiators in the South African-mediated...

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6.11.2007 17:17

A terrible disappointment

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MDC minutes show ‘overwhelming’ support for Makone

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Villages accuse ORAP of political discrimination

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Political violence – the escalating tide

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Mpofu threatens manufacturers

BULAWAYO - Most Zimbabwean businesses, which are facing viability problems, after the government's price control blitz...
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Millers beg for price increase

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Zims petition Commonwealth

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THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans based in the UK have written a petition...
6.11.2007 17:08

Critics’ passports to be taken?

HARARE - The Zanu (PF) government is proposing fresh laws empowering it to withdraw passports from...
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Student leader suspended

BULAWAYO - A National University of Science and Technology (NUST) student leader who was recently charged...
6.11.2007 17:06

Chaos surrounds O and A level exams

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Zanu officials “sell” open space

MARONDERA - Zanu (PF) officials here tried to force an MDC (Tsvangirai) youth group to pay...
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Beware Zanu misinformation – Chamisa

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