Author Archives: David Coltart
Festival of Politics report
Christian Allard.org 23 August 2010 I went with great expectations to a session of the Festival of Politics at Holyrood last Saturday to listen to a debate on Scotland’s possible role in bringing those involved in conflict to the negotiating table and facilitating peace agreements. David Coltart, Minister for Education for the MDC Party in […]
Gillespie and Donald start Zimbabwe stints
Sydney Morning Herald by Staff Writer 19 August 2010 Former Test fast bowlers Jason Gillespie of Australia and South African Allan Donald are happy to start coaching in Zimbabwean domestic cricket and are looking forward to helping rebuild the sport in the African country. The pair were presented on Wednesday as head coaches of franchises […]
Textbook bonanza for schools in Zimbabwe
Timeslive.co.za By Vladimir Mzaca 22 August 2010 Primary education in Zimbabwe is to get a shot in the arm with the distribution of 13million textbooks. The textbooks have been made available through the Basic Assistance Module (Beam) programme between the Zimbabwean government and the United National International Children’s Emergency Fund. Funding was made available though the Education […]
Holyrood becomes festival venue
BBC 17 August 2010 The Scottish Parliament is becoming an Edinburgh festival venue, with appearances from political figures such as former deputy PM John Prescott and Tory MP Sir Malcolm Rifkind. The Festival of Politics, which runs at Holyrood until Saturday, is now in its sixth year. It features 47 events, which are held in […]
Olonga asks for renewal of ties with Zimbabwe
Cricinfo Staff Writer 16 August 2010 Henry Olonga, the former Zimabwe fast bowler who famously protested against the Mugabe regime during the 2003 World Cup, has called for renewed cricketing ties with his country ahead of proposed visits by the Scotland and Ireland teams. Olonga moved to London after a black arm-band protest during the World […]
Government secures 13 million school textbooks
Sunday News by Sunday News Reporter 15 August 2010 The Government has sourced 13 million textbooks for primary and secondary school pupils countrywide as part of its continued effort to counter the shortage of resources in the education sector. In an interview, Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) focal person, Mr Godfrey Mudzengerere, said the Ministry […]
Beyond Borders discussion on Zimbabwe: David Coltart, Henry Olonga and Magnus Linklater
www.vimeo.com 15 August 2010 By Beyond Borders Zimbabwe MDC Minister of Culture, David Coltart, and Zimbabwe’s first ever black test cricketer, Henry Olonga, join Magnus Linklater to consider Zimbabwe’s future. View the video at http://www.vimeo.com/17667867 .
Did I Really Do That?
Wisden Cricketer by Emma John 11 August 2010 Henry Olonga was the man who, alongside Andy Flower, risked everything standing up to Robert Mugabe at the 2003 World Cup. Now he’s ready to tell his story. For those of a nervous disposition, Henry Olonga needs to carry a health warning. Within minutes of meeting him, he has demanded […]
Unique scheme helps poor children back into school
The Standard 11 August 2010 by Jennifer Dube MASVINGO — Nyelet Makaya and Rumbidzai Marume may be young but they are fully aware that they have been rescued from a possible life of misery. The little girls from Rujeko primary school recently recounted how a local non-governmental organisation rekindled their hope for a better future […]
Britain leads Zimbabwe constitutional exercise in the UK
Zimbabwe Guardian by Staff Reporter 10 August 2010 THE Zimbabwe “constitutional reform initiative” in the United Kingdom is not wholly independent and the final communique that will be submitted to Copac in Zimbabwe might not represent the views of the majority of Zimbabweans in that country, a source has told the Zimbabwe Guardian. Last week we […]