Monthly Archives: June 2012

Nigeria Intel By James Kimer 8 June 2012 For an ordinary looking man, Zimbabwe’s Senator David Coltart cuts an imposing figure. As one of the few Anglo-African politicians currently serving in the government (as Minister of Education, Sport, Arts, and Culture), Sen. Coltart has gained widespread acclaim for his social achievements within Zimbabwe’s often contentious […]

The New Statesman By Blessing-Miles Tendi  8 June 2012 They have become a political tool for Zanu-PF, as many African leaders continue to view sanctions as a tool for Western imperialism. In 2001 America passed the Zimbabwe Democracy and Recovery Act (ZIDERA). ZIDERA instructs America’s executive director to each international financial institution to oppose and […]

One India News 8 June 2012 It seems 88-year-old Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is not in a mood to part with the craving for eternal empowerment. In May, Mugabe had announced his plan to call early elections and discard the country’s power-sharing agreement of 2008. This he did considering his growing age and to put […]

Zimbabwe Independent By Wongai Zhangazha and Herbert Moyo 7 June 2012 Comptroller and Auditor-General Mildred Chiri has ordered an investigation into the procurement procedures by the Ministry of Tourism of Liquid Electronic Display (LED) television sets from China which were supposed to be installed at fan parks during the 2010 World Cup but only arrived […]

 Research and Advocacy Unit 7 June 2012 “We also worry about the physical security of the teachers. Teachers are held in high regard — especially in the rural areas — where the ZANU-PF has traditionally been relatively strong. Teachers are usually victimized during elections, because people vote in schools and teachers are viewed as sympathetic […]

The Huffington Post By Leo Cendrowicz 7 June 2012 One of the world’s last dictators, Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe is seen by the Europe and America as a global pariah. But inside the country, his former foes are now flocking to his side. Education Minister David Coltart, a longtime opponent and human rights activist, tells Leo […]

The Wall Street Journal By Marian L. Tupy and Craig J. Richardson 5 June 2012 At a summit in Luanda last weekend, the Southern African Development Community rejected Robert Mugabe’s plan to call snap elections and jettison Zimbabwe’s 2008 power-sharing agreement. The Zimbabwean president announced his plan last month, fearing that he might be too […]

Attended Tim Keller's Redeemer Presbyterian Church on 83rd Street, New York yesterday. Sermon on Matt 6:1-15. Greatly blessed. Now to work! # Congratulations to Nick Price for being selected to Captain the 2013 Presidents Cup team. Great honour for him and Zimbabwe # Fascinating morning spent at Harlem Children's Zone seeing how US Charter schools […]