Government Should Buy Helicopters, Not Fighter Jets For Air Force – Coltart
Pindula.co.zw 24th March 2019 Bulawayo Lawyer and former Education Minister, David Coltart, says a poor country like Zimbabwe does not need fighter jets, as they will be destroyed in a war with a major power anyway. He says what the country really needs are helicopters which can be used in search and rescue operations. Said
#CycloneIdai: Death toll in Zimbabwe soars to 150, about 2000 missing
IOL.co.za 19th March 2019 CHIMANIMANI – Tropical Cyclone Idai started easing off in landlocked Zimbabwe on Tuesday but left in its wake massive devastation, loss of lives and destroyed infrastructure. At least 150 people are confirmed dead – although residents say the figure is much higher – and over 2000 missing in Zimbabwe after the cyclone
Coltart dismisses MDC infiltration claims
The Chronicle 11th March 2019 By Nqobile Tshili A member of MDC party Senator David Coltart has said the opposition party has a problem of labelling members that show ambition to contest for posts Zanu-PF agents. Mr Coltart last week told CBNC Africa that the fake infiltration narrative has been commonly used in the MDC
Coltart says sanctions on Zimbabwe have exceeded their sell-by date
The Zimbabwe Mail 10th March 2019 Former Education Minister David Coltart says sanctions on Zimbabwe, which have been on for nearly two decades, have long exceeded their sell-by date and are now benefitting the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front. He told CNBC that sanctions had an effect when they were imposed in the early 2000s
Zimbabwe’s Coltart Says Mnangagwa Acts `in Concert’ With Army
Bloomberg 8th March 2019 Opposition leader Coltart dismisses leaders criticism of army  Coltart says Mnangagwa depends on military for survival Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is working with the military to ensure his own survival, an opposition official said, dismissing the leader’s criticism of the army’s heavy handed approach in quelling riots over fuel prices in
Monetary Policy Statement Is Rubbish – David Coltart
Pindula.co.zw 27th February 2019 Former Minister for Primary and Secondary Education David Coltart has lambasted the Monetary Policy Statement presented by the Central Bank Governor John Mangudya on Wednesday last week. Coltart was not even impressed by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s presentation. Said Coltart: This is poppycock – the monetary policy is vague and confusing. No
How Zimbabweans Reacted To Gonyeti’s Arrest
Pindula.com 26th February 2019 Bus Stop TV actor and social media commentator Samantha Kureya was on Tuesday arrested while she was at her home in Mufakose, Harare. Twitter users were full of outrage over the arrest of the popular ‘Gonyeti’. Below are some of the comments made over the arrest:MDC Zimbabwe†We are being informed
Riot police sold a dummy
Bulawayo News 24 12th February 2019 Residents in the western areas of the second city woke up yesterday to see a huge presence of riot police who were anticipating another round of protests. Apparently, the police were reacting to fake news posted on WhatsApp. While the police and army have for the past three weeks
Moyo laments attack on city shops
The Standard 10th February 2019 United Refineries CEO Busisa Moyo has lamented the extent of damages suffered by Bulawayo businesses during the January 14 protests, citing the destruction of retail shops especially in high-density areas. A number of shops were looted after the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions-organised stayaway turned violent. “This shopping complex with
Zimbabwean President Invites Opposition Leaders for Talks
Bloomberg By Desmond Kumbuka and Godfrey Marawanyika 6th February 2019 Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa invited opposition leaders for talks after a violent crackdown on anti-government protests over an economic crisis. The meeting will take place on Wednesday at State House in the capital, Harare, Madock Chivasa, a spokesman for the opposition National Constitutional Assembly, said