Author Archives: David Coltart
Zim Cricket cash woes force switch of test match venue
SW Radio Africa By Alex Bell 5 September 2013 Bulawayo will not get a chance to host the second international test cricket match against Pakistan, after officials announced this week that the match will instead take place in Harare. The Zimbabwe Cricket board said in a statement on Wednesday that the test match, scheduled for […]
‘Zanu PF likely to abandon Education Transition Fund’
Southern Eye By Southern Eye Reporter 5 September 2013 ZANU PF’S election victory has heightened fears programmes such as the Education Transition Fund (ETF) would be abandoned to the detriment of the education sector that was brought to its knees before it was rescued by the formation of the inclusive government in 2009. Coltart said […]
Zim Cricket moves second Test from Bulawayo
News Day By News Day Reporter 5 September 2013 ZIMBABWE CRICKET (ZC) has moved the second Zong presents Haier Cup Test cricket match against Pakistan from Bulawayo to Harare because of logistical reasons, torching a heated debate on Twitter yesterday. While ZC claims Queens Sports Ground is not in a condition to host the match, […]
Minority Groups Push For Language Use
The Financial Gazette By Financial Gazette Reporter 5 September 2013 BULAWAYO — Minority groups in Matabeleland have intensified programmes aimed at promoting their previously marginalised languages in the wake of the adoption of the new Constitution of Zimbabwe in June this year. The new supreme law, which repealed the Lancaster House charter, accords official status […]
Will minority languages get due recognition?
Southern Eye By Divine Dube 3 September 2013 CIVIC groups have warned that the incoming government might not have the political will to promote and advance minority languages as enshrined in the new Constitution. Zimbabwe Indigenous Languages Promotion Association (Zilpa), an independent association that promotes ethnic languages rights, has been clamouring for the recognition of […]
Coltart’s successor has big shoes to fill
Southern Eye By Southern Eye Reporter 3 September 2013 PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is this week expected to announce his new Cabinet and it is almost certain that he would appoint a new Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister. Mugabe has described his outgoing Cabinet as the worst he has presided over since the country’s independence […]
Coltart passes the baton
News Day By Nduduzo Tshuma 2 September 2013 OUTGOING Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart has urged the new Zanu PF government to retain the Education Transition Fund (ETF), which he said was instrumental in reviving the country’s education sector. President Robert Mugabe is expected to announce a new Cabinet this week […]
I still have a dream — Coltart
News Day Guest Column with David Coltart 2 September 2013 August 28 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream†speech. He has always been one of my heroes and I have taken great inspiration from his speeches for many decades. While rereading his “I have a dream†speech, it […]
Ndlovu challenges new govt
The Zimbabwean By Mkhululi Chimoio 28 August 2013 Former national team rugby player Likang Ndlovu has challenged the new government to revive the waning standards of the game in the country. “Whoever will be appointed Minister of Sports should cast his net wider and turn around the fortunes of our rugby, which is now almost […]
I still have a dream
Southern Eye 28 August 2013 August 28 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s I have a dream speech. He has always been one of my heroes and I have taken great inspiration from his speeches for many decades. While rereading his I have a dream speech it struck me that it applies […]