Author Archives: David Coltart

The Herald Ellina Mhlanga 18 June 2009 Harare — The Government has hailed young motor racing driver Axcil Jefferies for his recent victories in the 2009 Formula BMW Pacific series in Malaysia. Jefferies (15) did the nation proud when he swept to victory in Round 3 and 5 of the series which were held during […]

Zimbabwe Independent By Nqobile Bhebhe Thursday, 18 June 2009 AMNESTY International Secretary-General Irene Khan yesterday said the government had failed to improve the country’s human rights situation and economic conditions, which she described as “precarious” and “desperate”. Khan’s assessment after a six-day fact-finding mission in the country comes when the United States and its Western […]

Radiovop Reuters 18 June 2009 HARARE, June 18 2009 – Zimbabwe’s government has failed to improve its human rights record but Western donors should not use that as a reason to hold back aid, Amnesty International said on Thursday. “Although the level of political violence is significantly less compared to last year, the human rights […]

Afrik.com Wednesday 17 June 2009 By Alice Chimora Amnesty International’s secretary general Irene Khan who is in Zimbabwe has not yet met with President Robert Mugabe as their meeting is awaiting approval from the President’s staff. They are afraid she could ask “damaging questions” It emerged today that there is growing worry in the presidency […]

VOA By Patience Rusere, Washington 16 June 2009 The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe said Tuesday that youth militants of the ZANU-PF party of President Robert Mugabe have set up bases in rural schools in a worrisome repeat of activities that occurred during last year’s period of post-election violence. Sources said there has been no […]

The Herald 16 June 2009 Harare — THE Iranian Embassy yesterday donated 22 tonnes of maize meal to disadvantaged students in the country. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart received the consignment at Ira-Zim Textiles complex in Chitungwiza from Iranian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Rasoul Momeni. Ambassador Momeni said the donation was in […]

The Standard By Beaven Tapureta 14 June 2009 THE Zimbabwe International Book Fair returns to the Harare Gardens at the end of July with Professor Hope Sadza, the Vice-Chancellor of Women’s University in Africa, set to provide the keynote address. The ZIBF will run from July 27 to August 1, under the theme “Reading and […]

The Chronicle Chronicle Reporter 13 June 2009 THE Government has finally given in to pressure from both parents and school authorities to allow pupils that failed last year’s Ordinary Level examinations to continue with Lower Sixth lessons while they write supplementary examinations. In an interview yesterday, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Senator […]

Zimbabwe Telegraph By GETRUDE GUMEDE Published: June 12, 2009 ZIMBABWE-BULAWAYO-Zimbabwe recorded one of the worst Ordinary Level pass rate in the history of the country prompting the government to allow pupils who failed last year’s Ordinary Level examinations to continue with Lower Sixth lessons and write supplementary examinations Zimbabwe Telegraph Reports. Minister of Education, Sport, […]

Radio VOP 12 June 2009 HARARE, – The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) is alarmed that schools have registered failed A Level Students, a situation which will seriously compromise Zimbabwe’s education standards. The government early this year gave schools the go ahead to enrol A Level students, using mid term results. In an interview […]