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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6.11.2007 17:05

Education in crisis

Education in crisis
TSHOLOTSHO - Pupils at most government schools in Matabeleland North have had to sit for their final grade seven and Ordinary Level examinations without adequately preparing,...
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6.11.2007 17:04

Law society launches appeal

HARARE - The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has launched a £100,000 appeal to the Law...
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Villagers sell cattle for forex

LUPANE - Villagers in rural Matabeleland North province have resorted to selling their livestock in SA...
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Mugabe gets Lisbon invitation

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe has received his long-awaited formal invitation to the European Union/Africa summit...
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Sports Briefs

Basketball deadline set
THE Bulawayo Basketball Association has set  December 31as the transfer deadline for players...
6.11.2007 17:01

ICC awaits forensic audit

Board meeting hears of serious charges being investigated
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Benjani is top scorer

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ZIMBABWE senior national soccer team captain Benjani Mwaruwari is only six goals shy...
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Bhasera spectacular for Chiefs debut

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JOHANNESBURG - He might have opened his goalscoring account for Kaizer Chiefs in...
6.11.2007 14:46

Nigerian president breaks ranks over Mugabe

Nigerian President, Mussa Yar'Adua broke ranks with other African leaders to level criticism at President Robert...

6.11.2007 9:08

A new info scandal in SA?


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5.11.2007 17:47

Tsvangirai – riding the tide of public anger

HARARE - In a country fed up with institutional collapse and violence and sceptical of ongoing...
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600 evicted in Jozi crackdown

JOHANNESBURG - More than 600 Zimbabweans were left homeless at the weekend, with their belongings scattered...
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Power cuts hit voter reg

BULAWAYO - Persistent electricity cuts by the Zimbabwe power utility firm, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority...

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