Has he really won?

Has he really won?

So the man with the funny scarf has signed the unconstitutional Act. He has got his way, but how far will it take him and the Fat People’s Party?

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.

News Briefs 27-07-06

Siwela remanded again
BULAWAYO - A Zimbabwean magistrate on Monday rejected an application by an opposition politician, Paul Siwela, to be removed from remand over charges...

Bredenkamp locked up

HARARE - Businessman and close Zanu (PF) associate John Bredenkamp was arrested at his Thetford Estate...

Around Zimbabwe 27-07-06

Police torture NCA members
HARARE -The NCA is deeply concerned at the barbaric treatment by the police...

Harare residents vow to step up demos

HARARE -Despite new arrests, residents have vowed to continue marches and demonstrations in an attempt to...

Zhou dies after three years of penury

HARARE - James Zhou, a prominent MDC supporter, died three weeks ago in Mberengwa after three...

Jokonya’s death delays Mahoso decision

HARARE -The fate of Zimbabwe's media hangman, Tafataona Mahoso, has still not been decided a month...

Zim’s health delivery system on deathbed

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HARARE - President Robert Mugabe's embattled administration has started roping elderly retired nurses and...

Operation Maguta – state-sanctioned slavery

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INSIZA - It's the end of another long and hungry Friday. Insiza villager Lydia...

Improper mercury use by gold panners a major hazard

BY WALLACE MAWIRE
KADOMA - Improper disposal of mercury by gold panners in the Kadoma-Chakari region is...

News in Shona 27-7-06

Operation Maguta - state-sanctioned slavery
Operation Maguta yaunza chibharo

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INSIZA - Mumwe mugari wekuno kuInsiza anonzi Lydia...

Basic food prices soar

HARARE - Prices for basic food items have risen by an average 70% over the past...

MDC, civic groups plot united front to confront Mugabe

HARARE -Zimbabwe’s main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party will this week meet civic society...

Massive maize shortage looms

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