Monthly Archives: September 2015
Sikhanyiso Ndlovu Dies
The Herald 16 September 2015 ZANU-PF Politburo member Cde Sikhanyiso “Duke” Ndlovu, who died yesterday morning, has been described as a dedicated liberation icon, educationist and a champion for development. Cde Ndlovu (78), died at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo after an asthma attack and subsequent stroke last week. Former Midlands governor and zanu-pf Politburo […]
Statement by Senator David Coltart regarding Zimbabwe’s breach of UNESCO’s Florence Agreement
Statement by Senator David Coltart regarding Zimbabwe’s breach of UNESCO’s Florence Agreement September 15 2015 On December 1 1998 Zimbabwe signed and ratified UNESCO’s “Florence Agreement” – the agreement “on the importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials”. Proof of Zimbabwe’s ratification is found on the UNESCO web site at the following link: http://www.unesco.org/eri/la/convention.asp?KO=12074&language=E&order=alpha Article […]
Tsvangirai sings Mujuru praises
Newsday 11 September 2015 By Richard Chidza/ Moses Matenga OPPOSITION MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has hailed former Vice-President Joice Mujuru’s “bold step†to re-enter the political fray, this time as an opposition politician. “For us, the fact that liberation struggle icons have joined the opposition in articulating what Zimbabweans have been hoping for all these […]
Kirsty Grabs Gold
The Herald 10 September 2015 ZIMBABWE’S swimming icon Kirsty Coventry reasserted her claim as the best female African swimmer of all time when she grabbed the first gold medal for her country at the on-going 2015 African Games in Congo Brazzaville on Tuesday night. The 2015 African Games continued with yet more wins for the […]
Kirsty Coventry wins Gold in All Africa Games
VOA 8 September 2015 Zimbabwe’s swimming sensation, Kirsty Coventry, won gold in the 100 metre backstroke event Tuesday evening in the All Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville. According to former Sport Minister David Coltart’s post on Facebook, the Zimbabwean is set to participate in other swimming events on Thursday and Friday. This could not be […]
Uncertain times for education sector
The Standard Editorial September 6 2015 The third term of the school calendar begins this week amid growing uncertainty fuelled by the government’s shadowy audit of the civil service and the deteriorating economy punctuated by massive job losses. The cash-strapped government is under pressure to reduce its wage bill, which it says accounts for over […]