Author Archives: David Coltart
Speech given at African Brains Conference
African Brains Conference Speech given by David Coltart 6 October 2012 [Link to video of speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA21S5okwM8] Senator David Coltart — Minister of Education, Sport, Arts & Culture, Zimbabwe speaking on Education for Employment, Developing Skills for Vocation at the Innovation Africa Summit – 5th-7th October 2012 at the Westin Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa. Supported by […]
Will Zifa Trust bring lost glory to Zim?
The Sunday News By Bruce Itai Chimani 6 October 2012 FOOTBALL undoubtedly the most popular sport in Zimbabwe has been haunted by many negatives, the greatest of late being the  Asiagate scandal, a report of which was released this past week that saw some players being exonerated. On the other end the state of Zimbabwe […]
Minister Summons Ethics Team
The Standard By Brian Nkiwane 30 September 2012 Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister David Coltart has summoned the committee investigating the Asiagate scandal over the delay in the completion of investigations, Standardsport can reveal. The Ethics Committee led by Judge Justice Ahmed Ibrahim is yet to conclude investigations into the scandal, which saw Zifa […]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-09-30
England 60 for 9 against India in t20 WC.Now that really does put Zimbabwe's performance into perspective. Chin up lads. Also welcome home. # England have just avoided the lowest t20 total ever. # England all out for 80 against India. Only batsman to get runs was Keiswetter, a South African. No wonder they need […]
‘Schools can send pupils away over fees’
The Sunday News By Vusumuzi Dube 29 September 2012 EDUCATION, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Senator David Coltart, stirred a hornet’s nest after insisting that schools have the right to chase away students for non-payment of fees. He said he would not give in to critics who have called on him to retract his statement. […]
Curriculum review under way
The Sunday News By Lulu Brenda Harris 29 September 2012 THE Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture has begun reviewing the education curriculum following revelations that the current curriculum is responsible for the overall decline in the quality of education as O-level examination results have been consistently poor for the past 10 years. According […]
Fifa stops ethics committee funding
The Sunday News 29 September 2012 TODAY is the last day that Fifa had committed itself to funding the Zifa Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) set up to investigate the Asiagate scam. The world football’s governing body Fifa had indicated they are willing to fund the committee only up to 30 September and the cash strapped […]
Teachers should develop an interest in ICTs says Coltart
Bulawayo 24 NEWS By Staff Reporter 29 September 2012 Minister of Education, Art, Sports, and Culture David Coltart has said Zimbabwe’s education system should act as a vehicle for change and development through the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), which promote connectivity across the globe. Speaking during the Matabeleland South Schools’ Provincial Merit Awards […]
‘Education system lagging behind in technological advancement’
The Chronicle 28 September 2012 THE country’s education system should act as a vehicle for change and development through the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), which promote connectivity across the globe, the Minister of Education, Art, Sports, and Culture David Coltart has said. Speaking during the Matabeleland South Schools’ Provincial Merit Awards in Maphisa, […]
Zifa Must Bid for Major Tournaments – Govt
The Independent By Daniel Nhakaniso and Kevin Mapasure 28 September 2012 GOVERNMENT has encouraged Zifa to join bids to host major tournaments to stimulate investment in infrastructure development. So far Zimbabwe has been unsuccessful in her bid to host the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) due to lack of government guarantees. The nation’s stadia are […]