Author Archives: David Coltart
Blow to Zimbabwe’s cricket future as MCC cancels fact-finding mission
The Guardian By Matt Scott 10 September 2010 • Foreign Office warns visit would ‘send out wrong signals’ • Setback to Zimbabwe’s hopes of returning to Test arena Zimbabwe’s hopes for a return to the international fold have suffered a setback after the cricket establishment followed government advice not to travel there. Marylebone Cricket Club […]
Temporary teachers must report for duty — Coltart
Newsday By Fortune Moyo 9 September 2010 Education, Sport, Art and Culture Minister David Coltart Thursday ordered temporary teachers to report for duty despite a Public Service Commission (PSC) directive to the contrary setting the stage for a fight between the two arms of government. Coltart told NewsDay in an interview said that the decision to reinstate […]
Primary schools get 13 million textbooks
NewZimbabwe.com 9 September 2010 ZIMBABWE began a major distribution of textbooks and other learning materials as schools opened this week – the result of a partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund. All the country’s 5,575 primary schools will receive textbooks for core subjects, bringing the pupil-textbook ratio to 1:1, down from the current one […]
Books for Zimbabwe’s children
Zimonline By Sebastian Nyamhangambiri 9 September 2010 HARARE – A donor-sponsored programme to provide books and stationery to Zimbabwe’s schools will see the number of children sharing a textbook dropping from 10 to one, officials said on Wednesday. The programme that saw 13 million textbooks and other learning materials worth US$52 million bought for distribution […]
Distribution of key school supplies starts in Zimbabwe with UN and donor support
www.un.org UN News Centre 8 September 2010 A major distribution of school supplies got under way today across Zimbabwe in an effort by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Government and international donors to ensure that every primary school student receives a textbook for all core subjects. All 5,575 primary schools in Zimbabwe will […]
The Festival of Politics – David Coltart and others discuss mediating conflict
BBC 8th September 2010 Former Defence Secretary Des Browne, Zimbabwean Education Minister David Coltart, former UK diplomat Martin Griffiths, and Sir Menzies Campbell MP discuss conflict mediation on the  21 August 2010 in the Scottish Parliament. The link is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00tr62y/The_Festival_of_Politics_2010_Mediating_Conflict/ Regrettably it appears that the link cannot be accessed outside the united Kingdom.
Govt committed to economic recovery: PM
ZBC www.zbc.co.zw 8 September 2010 Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has reiterated the inclusive government’s commitment and determination to deliver on its promises and to rebuild the economy. Addressing guests at the launch of the Education Transition Fund, Mr. Tsvangirai said the inclusive government was formed on a commitment to stabilise the economy and to restore basic […]
Schools bar Pupils over Fees and Levies
ZBC www.gta.gov.zw 8 September 2010 SEVERAL schools in Harare yesterday barred pupils who have not paid third term fees and levies from attending classes. The situation, however, is particularly dire in rural areas where schools reportedly face closure as more than 25 000 temporary teachers have not resumed work following a Treasury directive to terminate […]
Incentives to stay — Coltart
Newsday By Fortune Moyo 6 September 2010 With just a day to go before schools open, there is confusion on the payment of teacher incentives by parents as education officials have dismissed the practice as tantamount to corruption. This is a stark contrast to Education minister David Coltart’s assertion that incentives should stay as they […]
Deputy Minister and members of the President’s Office forced to flee fire at Ministry of Education offices
Radiovop 6 September 2010 Harare, September 6, 2010 -There was drama on Monday morning at the Ministry of Education, Sports, Arts and Culture headquarters in Harare when the Deputy Minister of Education, members of the President’s office who were visiting, senior officials and the entire staff stampeded to get out of 18-floor building after a malfunctioning elevator developed […]