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Zimbabwe: Mugabe Accused of Abusing Power in Delaying By-Elections

March 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Tichaona Sibanda,SW Radio Africa (London) A former lawmaker has accused President Robert Mugabe of ‘manipulating the judiciary’ and using ‘scandalous tactics’ to delay three by-elections in Matabeleland constituencies as directed by the Supreme Court. Abednico Bhebhe, who lost his … read more »

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Robert Mugabe may rule Zimbabwe for another 10 years

January 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

HARARE — Robert Mugabe — who has ruled Zimbabwe since independence nearly 33 years ago — may stay in power for another decade if he is reelected according to a new draft constitution. The new basic law, seen by AFP … read more »

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Zimbabwe Elections: Why Robert Mugabe may win

January 23, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Blessing-Miles Tendi Harare, guardian.co.uk   Zimbabwe’s warring political leaders have finally agreed on a compromise constitution, starting a process that is expected to end in elections later this year. A referendum on the new constitution has long been a key … read more »

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Zimbabwe minister doubts polls this year

February 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Harare – Zimbabwe’s constitutional affairs minister on Wednesday cast doubt on President Robert Mugabe’s bid to hold elections this year. A referendum on a proposed new constitution must take place before the holding of general elections. “My assessment is the … read more »

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