Author Archives: David Coltart
Photojournalism gives voice to the voiceless
Zimbabwean Written by Sizani Weza Thursday, 24 February 2011 Harare – The exhibition, ‘Giving a Voice to the Voiceless,’ featuring images by international award winning photojournalist Ed Kashi opened on Tuesday, February 22, at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. (Pictured: Ambassador Ray with Minister Coltart) The exhibition, which runs until March 23, features striking images […]
Coltart seeks to protect teachers
Daily News By Chengetayi Zvauya, Staff Writer Thursday, 24 February 2011 HARARE – Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart, has put in motion plans to protect teachers from political harassment during elections. Coltart told Parliament on Wednesday that he was working on a document that will be presented to Cabinet, outlining the […]
Speech by Minister David Coltart
Minister David Coltart speaks during the official openning of the exhibition, “Giving Voice to the Voiceless” in Harare on Tuesday, February 23 2011. The exhibition, ‘Giving a Voice to the Voiceless,’ featuring images by international award winning photojournalist Ed Kashi opened on Tuesday, February 22, at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. The exhibition, which runs […]
Cricketers win accolades despite defeat
Daily News By Enock Muchinjo, Deputy Sports Editor 23 February 2011 HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister David Coltart joined cricket fans in reacting warmly to the team’s battling performance in its World Cup opening match on Monday, despite the 91-run defeat to defending champions Australia. Zimbabwe bowled and fielded remarkably well in the Indian city […]
How cricket has led the way in Zimbabwe’s bid to rebuild itself
Guardian By Andy Bull Sunday 20 February 2011 Much has changed in the troubled African country since their last World Cup appearance “Cricket is Zimbabwe in microcosm. But we have had more success in rebuilding our cricket than we have in other areas.” David Coltart should know. For the past two years he has been […]
Taibu sees better days for Zimbabwe
http://onehd.com.au/ 19 February 2011 Zimbabwe wicketkeeper tiny Tatenda Taibu says the World Cup minnows aren’t afraid of anyone, especially Australia. And despite the prospect of having Shaun Tait send down 155 km/h thunderbolts at their batsmen on Monday, the Zimbabweans can justifiably point out they’ve face bigger threats to life and limb. “What we’ve decided […]
Stars of past give Zimbabwe second chance
The Australian February 19, 2011 By Owen Slot IN one of the least likely comebacks in sport, the Zimbabwe squad at this World Cup will be led on the subcontinent by a coaching and management team who recently fell so foul of their country’s politics that it had seemed they were gone for good. Take […]
Corruption in schools angers Coltart
Newsday By Silas Nkala 19 February 2011 Education, Arts, Sport and Culture minister David Coltart has expressed concern over alleged corrupt activities by school development committees (SDC) and school heads and said culprits should be prosecuted. Coltart’s remarks came in the wake of recent corruption reports at Milton High School in Bulawayo where the SDC […]
Schools in danger of collapse- Coltart
Zimbabwean By Fungi Kwaramba Friday, 18 February 2011 HARARE – From the outside all looks well at Dombodzvuku Primary school. The classrooms have a new coat of paint thanks to the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM). But for Dombodzvuku, and most other schools in the country, the money could only make do some cosmetic changes. […]