Author Archives: David Coltart
Cont Mhlanga attacks Matabeleland Ministers
Bulawayo 24 News By Sehlule Zondo 27 November 2011 Renowned playwright and artist Continueloving Mhlanga of Amakhosi Township Square in Bulawayo has lambasted Cabinet Ministers from Matabeleland region accusing them of having a hand in marginalizing the arts sector. In an interview, Umalume – as Mhlanga is affectionately called in the arts sector said, “I […]
Coltart endorses Artists’ Charter
By Sharon Muguwu 27 November 2011 Harare - In a milestone for the local arts industry, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, David Coltart, endorsed the Artists’ Charter that was compiled last year in April. The charter will see to it that the rights and interests of artists are protected by law in the […]
David Pocock flying the Zimbabwean flag in Australia
Bulawayo 24 News By Noel Munzabwa 25 November 2011 Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart has congratulated Zimbabwean born Qantas Wallabies and Western Force flanker David Pocock for being named Western Australia’s Young Australian of The Year. The Gweru-born 23-year-old was named Western Australia’s Young Australian of the Year at a ceremony at Government […]
This year’s Jikinya winner
The Zimbabwean By Zwanai Sithole 24 November 2011 Matjinge Primary School in Matabeleland South was crowned this year’s national winner of the Jikinya Primary Schools Dance festival. The school walked away with a cash prize of $1 500. The school also scooped the best coach of the year award. The second prize went to Chifamba […]
Opening of NZEVE, Mutare
Speech by David Coltart at the Opening of NZEVE Mutare 24 November I am delighted to be in Mutare today. This is an important day in the history of NZEVE. NZEVE is opening a new workshop for deaf youth as well as expanded office space. The extensions will increase the capacity of the organisation – […]
Civil servants pay rise ruled out
Newsday By Blessed Mhlanga 23 November 2011 Government has ruled out a salary review for civil servants in January amid reports that unions are pressing for another pay rise. Finance minister Tendai Biti and Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister David Coltart said Treasury could not afford another increment six months after government was forced […]
Politicians from Matabeleland in Zimbabwe need to ‘break the deputy mentality’
Bulawayo 24 News By Phithizela Ngcobo 22 November 2011 African politics and landscape is plagued by one disease: tribalism. This disease has brought untold misery and calamity to our motherland. Zimbabwe is no exception and what makes our situation interesting is that there are virtually ‘two tribes’ the Shona and Ndebele- yet the reality is […]
Mutambara ‘can hallucinate and dream’ he has MPs: MDC-N
Bulawayo 24 News 22 November 2011 State newspaper reports of tension in the MDC factions led by Professors Welshman Ncube and Arthur Mutambara over ownership of parliamentarians who were elected on the party ticket. The two are already immersed in an acrimonious legal wrangle over control of the party with Prof Ncube seeking to replace Prof […]
Mat South wins Jikinya Dance Festival finals
Daily News By Jeffrey Muvundusi 21 November 2011 Harare -Â Matjinge primary school from Matabeleland South province are the new 2011 Jikinya Dance Festival champions after they shrugged off the stiff competition from nine other contestants. The win saw them pocket a whopping $1 500 at a colourful ceremony held at Large City Hall in the […]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-20
#Zimbabwe Warriors beat South Africa's Bafana Bafana 2-1 in Harare tonight – well done lads. Zim sport is on the up! # RIP Basil D'Oliveira. Thank you for your courageous struggle for justice through #cricket You exposed the insanity of apartheid in sport # David Pocock wins WA Young Australian of the Year http://t.co/GLBTvNf6 Well […]