Author Archives: David Coltart
Teacher incentives to stay
The Chronicle 25 July 2012 Government has reversed its decision to scrap teachers’ incentives this year due to poor salaries. There had been commitment to scrap 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 would […]
Politicians urged to have unity of purpose
The Chronicle 25 July 2012 Political leaders should desist from fueling divisions among Zimbabweans and have unity of purpose towards improving livelihoods of ordinary people in their communities, senior politicians said yesterday. Addressing hundreds of mourners during the funeral service of Professor Welshman Ncube’s son, Ntabiso, in Bulawayo yesterday, senior politicians from Zanu-PF and the […]
Prepare teachers for e-Learning projects
The Chronicle By Emmanuel Ndlovu 25 July 2012 THE concurrent commissioning of the Landa John Nkomo High School and the e-Learning Centre in Manqe, Tsholotsho area, was a momentous achievement that has to be applauded. It shows that our leaders are truly committed to taking the computerisation programme to greater heights. The occasion, which was […]
Politicians urged to have unity of purpose
The Chronicle 24 July 2012 POLITICAL leaders should desist from fuelling divisions among Zimbabweans and have unity of purpose towards improving livelihoods of ordinary people in their communities, senior politicians said yesterday. Addressing hundreds of mourners during the funeral service of Professor Welshman Ncube’s son, Ntabiso, in Bulawayo yesterday, senior politicians from Zanu-PF and the […]
Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai to visit New Zealand
Press Release: New Zealand Government Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister 23 July 2012 Prime Minister John Key will host Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, when he visits New Zealand this week. Mr Tsvangirai has led pressure for democratic change and been a key opposition figure in Zimbabwean politics. In 2008, his party, the Movement […]
Coltart directive in national teams gets nod
Sunday News 22-28 July 2012 The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has endorsed a directive by the minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart, to have all national teams’ games spread countrywide. The SRC said sports associations in the country have agreed to facilitate the rotation of the games so as to giver […]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-07-22
#Zimbabwe A doing well against SA A. Scored 242 for 6 off their 50 overs and have SA 120 for 5 off 27 overs. #Zim #cricket improving rapidly # I am sad that #Zim #Cricket A side let things slip against SA A to let them win at the end of the match. Notwithstanding this, […]
Pupils stranded as Ministry cracks down on unregistered colleges
The Chronicle By Midlands Correspondent 22 July 2012 HUNDREDS of pupils enrolled in private colleges in Gweru are stranded after the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture cracked down on unregistered colleges, ordering them to close. At least 10 colleges that have been illegally operating in Gweru have been closed following the crackdown, which […]
Coltart directive on national teams gets nod
The Sunday News 21 July 2012 THE Sports and Recreation Commission  (SRC) has endorsed a directive by the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart, to have all national teams’ games spread countrywide. The SRC said sports associations in the country have agreed to facilitate the rotation of the games so as to […]
No Victoria Cup defence for Sables
The Sunday Times 21 July 2012 THE Zimbabwe senior national rugby team, the Sables will not be able to defend the Victoria Cup tri-nations tournament against Kenya and Uganda due to financial constraints. Bongai Zamchiya, the Zimbabwe Sables committee chairman confirmed that this year’s edition of the Victoria Cup has been scrapped. Zamchiya pointed out […]