Author Archives: David Coltart
Coventry still on the hunt for 8th Olympic medal
SW Radio Africa By Tichaona Sibanda 1 August 2012 Kirsty Coventry finished a disappointing sixth in the final of the 200-metre individual medley at the London 2012 games on Tuesday night. However, the country’ swimming superstar still has a chance to grab the elusive 8th Olympic medal when she takes part in her strongest race, […]
We failed Kirsty: Coltart
New Zimbabwe By Violet Gonda 1 August 2012 Sports Minister David Coltart says Kirsty Coventry has done surprisingly well and overcame incredible odds including lack of financial support and injuries to reach the finals of the London Olympic games. This after Zimbabwe’s swimming sensation’s disappointing show Tuesday where she finished sixth in the final of […]
Rower Thornycroft out of medal hunt
NewsDay 1 August 2012 Female rower Micheen Thornycroft failed to advance to the semi-finals Group A/B of the women’s singles sculls yesterday after finishing fourth in the quarter-finals at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The 25-year-old Thornycroft finished in a time of 7:56.66 behind China’s 36 year old Xiuyun Zhang who finished first in a […]
When David met Kirsty in London
Education, Sport and Culture Minister Senator David Coltart seen here in London for the 2012 Olympics with Zimbabwean swimming legend Kirsty Coventry.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-07-29
Fernando Alonso and Ferrari win at Hockenheim in Germany. I have supported Ferrari all my life so am delighted. # Halftime at Barbourfields Highlands 1 Dynamos 1. Come on Bosso – make my weekend. # Great day for sport. Ernie Els wins British Open for Africa. Ferrari win in Germany. Bosso draw against Dynamos. Amla […]
Zim teacher shines in South Africa
The Standard By Nqaba Matshazi 29 July 2012 While teachers plotted a strike last week, their former colleague, Jonathan Mangwiro was blazing the trail in South Africa, where television channel, eTV has described him as a South African hero for his contribution to education in that country. The popular station runs a mini documentary, where […]
Chief calls for distribution of condoms to schoolchildren
The Sunday News By Tinomuda Chakanyuka 28 July 2012 CHIEF Gambiza from Chiwundura communal lands has urged Government to come up with a policy that will allow for the distribution of condoms among youth that are sexually active in schools. The traditional leader said this in an interview with Sunday News at the sidelines of […]
Sables bemoan lack of corporate support
The Sunday News By Mehluli Sibanda 28 July 2012 THEY might be the champions of Africa but that has not attracted sponsorship for the Zimbabwe senior national rugby team, the Sables . Under normal circumstances, as has been the norm with other sports, the corporate sector could be falling on each other to embrace them […]
‘Teachers’ incentives to stay’
The Herald 26 July 2012 Government has reversed its decision to scrap teachers’ incentives this year due to poor salaries. There had been commitment to scrap off the incentives, as they were deemed discriminatory, while Government had been working on transitional mechanisms. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart yesterday confirmed that the incentives […]
Big send off for Ncube
DailyNews By Khanyile Mlotshwa 25 July 2012 Political leaders from across the political divide yesterday buried their differences and thronged West Park Cemetery in Bulawayo to witness the burial of MDC leader Welshman Ncube’s son, Ntabiso. The funeral was attended by an estimated 3 000 people among them top Zanu PF, MDC-T, Zapu, MLF and […]